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Wait Cursor

Hello everybody
I searched 10 times this forum but i could not find it
IS there a way to change animated wait cursor ?? in HTC wizard ??
I found this program http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=14638&associateid=162
but i don't think it will work with WM5
thanks,
DNO

yes there is a way. the icon is in a dll. so you need a dll editor. there´s a topic here somewhere in the forum. i read it the other day. just can´t remember where. Just look for dll editor or something like that. i think vijay555 changed his once to a hamster. just keep looking.

Yes there sure is.
It is in GWES.EXE and can be edited using a resource editor (google for Resource Hacker)
There are 16 bitmaps in the Bitmap section, running from 1024 to 1039 for QVGA and from 1040 to 1055 for VGA.
QVGA resolution in 32x32, VGA is 44x44
So change them with the resource editor and copy back GWES.EXE to
your device.
Cheers

thanks tweakradje
got it and I sure knwo how to change pics in dll, and exe
thank you very much

I found only gwes.exe.0409.mui in /windows
is this the one ??
tweakradje
I think you are using WM 2003
becuae in WM5 there is no file name gwes.exe

dno555 said:
I found only gwes.exe.0409.mui in /windows
is this the one ??
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could be in there also
I think you are using WM 2003
becuae in WM5 there is no file name gwes.exe
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I think you need to extract it from a ROM.

the file gwes.exe does exist. i can see it if i´m in resco file explorer. but i can´t copy it. i always get an encryption error. and if i go through activsync i can´t see it. then i only see the one you see. with the 0409 on it.

freezor said:
the file gwes.exe does exist. i can see it if i´m in resco file explorer. but i can´t copy it. i always get an encryption error. and if i go through activsync i can´t see it. then i only see the one you see. with the 0409 on it.
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same here

yes it is in gwes.exe.0409.mui (US)
Some examples can be found here:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=25257
EDIT 8 feb 2007: Check this out http://www.masellis.com/wait/cartoons.htm
Cheers

Been looking into this for a while here, but have had no luck in WM5. I had this great Cartman eating Cheesy-Poofs animation in WM2003 that was so much fun.
Both "gwes.exe.0409.mui" and "gwes.exe" contain the icons that make up the animation for the busy/wait cursor.
Using Resource Hacker I made the change for those 16 icons in gwes.exe.0409.mui. Finally got it to overwrite the existing file in the /windows folder by creating a cab that replaced it after a restart. Unfortunately, even though the new file is now where the old one was, I'm still getting the old animation.
Did the same with gwes.exe using Resource Hacker, but for the life of me, I cannot find anyway of overwriting the file on my PPC. When I tried to overwrite by using the cab file install method, I get a message that says the install was unsuccessful because I didn't have permission to modify the file. I wish there were some way to overwrite the file while it was resetting, or even after a hard reset. I spent quite a bit of time trying to find a way to replace it via the Kitchen Rom avenue, but I couldn't do it.
Any ideas?

Hi,
You only need to replace \windows\gwes.exe.0409.mui in this case (rename the old one first) Then after a soft reset the new animation will show.
Mui must be activated though. Check
HKLM\MUI
Enable dword 0x1
Syslang dword 0x409
Cheers

Thanks tweakradje for the tip to rename gwes.exe.0409.mui first. I removed the read-only and system attributes, then renamed it to .old and it accepted that! Then copied my new file over, and I've got my Cartman back!! Wahooo!

Nice to hear. Can you share it here?
I am always interested.
Cheers

Hi,
You only need to replace \windows\gwes.exe.0409.mui in this case (rename the old one first) Then after a soft reset the new animation will show.
Mui must be activated though. Check
HKLM\MUI
Enable dword 0x1
Syslang dword 0x409
Cheers
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I did that and was able to replace the file with the new one checked the reg settings, I also removed the gwes.exe.0409.old file and I still get the old animation. am I missing something?
do I need to edit the gwes.exe file too?

Hi,
Check in your registry if the MUI values are present and that SysLang is set to 0x409. Of course the file must be in \windows.
No need to change gwes.exe if MUI is working.
Cheers

tweakradje said:
Hi,
Check in your registry if the MUI values are present and that SysLang is set to 0x409. Of course the file must be in \windows.
No need to change gwes.exe if MUI is working.
Cheers
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i also have a problem doing it. i am sure registry values are right as you said. but when i'm trying to rename the file it just won't rename, or change attributes... i'm using total commander... any ideas?

can somebody please post the original here? WM5
I kinda overwrote it by mistake

leepriestenator said:
can somebody please post the original here? WM5
I kinda overwrote it by mistake
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how could you overwrote it? it's in rom so as far as i understand thac cannot be done... someone please put some light on the matter ;]
i would post the original, if only i could copy it anywhere outside windows folder... :/

Please, how to rename the gwes.exe.040C.mui.
I try under explorer and Resco explore, I can't, when I change properties of files, it came back to system and read only.
Thx.
JaY

Seems that with my WM5 it does not want to work with the Reg OK and the MUI files changed. It is still going with the icons in GWES.EXE and I cannot copy it from my device to change those icons and EVEN if I could, I would have to copy it back!
Any ideas how to copy over my GWES.EXE?

Change shortcut icons on WM6

Hey guys...I have searched and search the forums for a way to change the shortcut icons for my programs...can anyone help me with this? I downloaded resource editor but I cannot get it to work...I cant believe something that should be so simple is this much of a pain!!
Anyways, I appreciate any help that you guys/gals can offer.

try this
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
it's exactly what you are looking for..

EAsy!!!
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/

AWESOME!!! They both work like a charm!!!
Since you have to pay for SK Tools I guess I will go with the freeware...but thanks again this was exactly what i needed and very user friendly!

Here's Pics
Checkout some of mine!!! Vistaized!!!!

mrram said:
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
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Ive got a question about using ResHacker...what file format do the icons have to be in? Ive got them in .ico also I am trying to put a icon to an application that doesnt currently have one do you know how I can do this in Res Hacker
In SKtools: I'm having problems with the icon format as well...any idea what format its looking for?
I guess I spoke to soon about them running perfect

How to
In ResHacker open file u want to change the icon of, then hit the action button, and then replace icon. However, with some .exe or .dll files u cannot change there icons.

any help on this one. I have shortcut creator and for some reason when i point it to the Lnk file then to the ico file it just makes a duplicate and renames the old .bak. the icons don't change?
I tried the sk iconmaker and it won't show any of my ico files in the folder.
how can you change icons?

Well, You could do it manually. To change the icon of all shortcuts download a registry editor (PHM RegEdit is free and great), Then goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\inkfile\defaulticon.Edit the string value "default" to the path to the icon you whant all shortcuts to have. The path must lead to a exe, dll or ico file.
DOWNLOAD rViwer TO MANAGE ICON IN dll FILES
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-rviewer-v0-2.html

this stuff is gold thanks for all the links.

Has anyone tried to sucessfull take out the dll file from the folder to the storage card....
kindly help if yes..

vikasraj said:
Has anyone tried to sucessfull take out the dll file from the folder to the storage card....
kindly help if yes..
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Look at this post:
jmckeejr said:
Are you trying to extract the files from the ROM? You can use ROMExtractor to copy hard to get files from device. just run the exe and select the filesyou want.
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Tools for hacking dll, exe, etc. for shortcut icons.
Add one more tools:
Restorator,
Restorator is an award-winning utility to edit windows resources in applications and their components, e.g. files with .exe, .dll, .res, .rc, .dcr, extension (see PE files and RES files).
Change, add, remove resources such as text, images, icons, sounds, videos, version, dialogs and menus in almost all programs.
Restorator is used for translation/localization, customization, design improvement and development.
This resource editor comes with an intuitive user-interface, complete documentation with many examples and prompt user support in the discussion forums or via email.
Download: [trial version] - [patch for full version]
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besides we got:
SK Shortcut Manager
ytsejam_ said:
try this
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
it's exactly what you are looking for..
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Resource Hacker
mrram said:
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
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Resource Editor
Colin Wilson has written an open source Resource Editor which may interest those looking for source code.
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RViewer for PPC
WhiteRussianBC said:
Well, You could do it manually. To change the icon of all shortcuts download a registry editor (PHM RegEdit is free and great), Then goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\inkfile\defaulticon.Edit the string value "default" to the path to the icon you whant all shortcuts to have. The path must lead to a exe, dll or ico file.
DOWNLOAD rViwer TO MANAGE ICON IN dll FILES
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-rviewer-v0-2.html
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RomExtractor(PPC exe)
jmckeejr said:
Are you trying to extract the files from the ROM? You can use ROMExtractor to copy hard to get files from device. just run the exe and select the filesyou want.
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wg5566 said:
Add one more tools:
Restorator,
besides we got:
SK Shortcut Manager
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Great useful thread. Thanks.
Concerning icons I like to add this thread

Date Format TouchFLO 3D - manually how ?

I was looking for a lot ... but only solution is USE TF3D Config or ACT... but I`m using Rhodium manila and those programs doesn`t work ... how to change Date Format Manually in TF3D ? TIA !

Krzysiec said:
I was looking for a lot ... but only solution is USE TF3D Config or ACT... but I`m using Rhodium manila and those programs doesn`t work ... how to change Date Format Manually in TF3D ? TIA !
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Here you go: extract the file from the zip attached, change the manila file extension to .txt and open with notepad. look for this:
<trans-unit id="IDS_DATEFORMAT">
<source>dddd, MMM. d</source>
change the "dddd, MMM. d" part to your preferred format. Save, change the extension back to nothing AND copy back to your device. Turn off TFLO from today settings, copy the file into \Windows, and do overwrite the existing file if asked.
VOILA

shirreer said:
Here you go: extract the file from the zip attached, change the manila file extension to .txt and open with notepad. look for this:
<trans-unit id="IDS_DATEFORMAT">
<source>dddd, MMM. d</source>
change the "dddd, MMM. d" part to your preferred format. Save, change the extension back to nothing AND copy back to your device. Turn off TFLO from today settings, copy the file into \Windows, and do overwrite the existing file if asked.
VOILA
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Thanks a lot my friend ! U`re great

My pleasure mate, glad to help!
Cheers...

perfect thnx

Perfect big THNX...

Excellent, thanks muchly.

How do i get e.g. Mon, 12. August 2009. I just need the abbreviation, not the whole day (first two letters will be fair enough)
Got it!

Can someone tell me how to get a capitalized day? Like "Monday 25, 2009".

How Can I change Default Folder for Cam?

hey guys, somebody knows how to change the dafault, folder for the camera on X1 - (default is something like this: DCIM/XPERIA/) i just want to setup my own folder for this , how its going on ?

****ing good question.

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hey guys, somebody knows how to change the dafault, folder for the camera on X1 - (default is something like this: DCIM/XPERIA/) i just want to setup my own folder for this , how its going on ?
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I don't think you can change default folder without using some .cab or advaced config settings. The only thing I managed (by only using setting options on the phone) was to change location, from device to memory card. I made a new folder, but it automatically creates a new folder called DCIM and uses that one instead.

it is very easy.
you must find in dlls DCIM string, change on custom, and resign dll if needed. may be in camera related dlls or shellres.mui

banni89 said:
new folder called DCIM and uses that one instead.
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btw you can change DCIM folder to MyPicas using advanced configuration application

Ethermind said:
it is very easy.
you must find in dlls DCIM string, change on custom, and resign dll if needed. may be in camera related dlls or shellres.mui
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VERY easy indeed.
Actually there's a registry key that contains the string; changing it has no effect however and once the camera app runs it changes it back.

Need URGENT HELP with HD2's registry

Guys, I need help please...one of my nephew get a hold of my HD2 and accidentally renamed a registry's folder (Using Total Commander) . And he can't remember the actual renamed folder was.
The folder is located in : HKLM\Software\HTC\(name of the renamed folder). And now my HD2 cannot load my Sense 2.5
Here's some info, inside the renamed folder you got :
-. Folders :
Configuration
Home
HTCService
InternetPush
Music
Update
-. Registry key :
HTCScroll.Enable
ISWM6.5
Version
TriggerTreshold
TextureCompress
Style
And some other keys
Any of you please, I need your help to see what folder name inside HKLM\Software\HTC\ that has the above's registry keys and folders...
Urgent....Thanks before and after guys....

might be
HKLM\Software\htc\Manila
same folders and keys u listed plus homeLSK and homeRSK settings

It's the Manila folder.

Yup, its Manila folder

Wow...truly a remarkable forum and outstanding helpers....thx guys (and girls). Problem SOLVED...it is the Manila folder...Once again Thanks You sooooo muuuchhhhhhh

incidentally, that folder is the one you most often get to handle to change stuff, so you got kinda lucky because that's what everyone (me included) went to check first

ephestione said:
incidentally, that folder is the one you most often get to handle to change stuff, so you got kinda lucky because that's what everyone (me included) went to check first
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maybe people just did a registry search?