i just had my phone in sync with the computer and i deleted the 2 demos,(prince of persia and ferrari gt)
but the icons in the game section wont go away..
anyone have any ideas?.
Hi there, just go to file explorer and open the windows directry folder, then locate start menu folder > programs > games
then locate the sortcuts and delete them.
Should be gone
nope, not there lol..
i see the games folder on the storage card but not on device and in the games folder i cant find them games.
ok, i found them in a gameloft folder, deleted them and folder, the icons are still there grrr
Lahmian said:
ok, i found them in a gameloft folder, deleted them and folder, the icons are still there grrr
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The Start Menu folder is in the Windows folder.
and also check the option to show hidden files
You said you removed these when you had the phone connected to your PC. I don't get that. Did you not go to "Remove programs" in the settings menu?
rp-x1 said:
The Start Menu folder is in the Windows folder.
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i know, and thats where i deleted em from, after restarting the phone it just has 2 white boxes in the place of the icons, still saying ferrari gt and prince of persia hd.
Lahmian said:
i know, and thats where i deleted em from, after restarting the phone it just has 2 white boxes in the place of the icons, still saying ferrari gt and prince of persia hd.
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How did you uninstall them?
rp-x1 said:
How did you uninstall them?
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long press then delete, after removing them from the folders via the pc via sync.
i just found all the ferrari files in win explorer but when i long press it, it wont let me delete any of them.
Lahmian said:
long press then delete, after removing them from the folders via the pc via sync.
i just found all the ferrari files in win explorer but when i long press it, it wont let me delete any of them.
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You'd be better off reinstalling them, then removing them through
Settings -> Application -> Remove Programs
All you've done is remove the files, so the HD2 still thinks they are installed.
rp-x1 said:
You'd be better off reinstalling them, then removing them through
Settings -> Application -> Remove Programs
All you've done is remove the files, so the HD2 still thinks they are installed.
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ouch, how can i reinstall them? they are demos that came with the phone.
Lahmian said:
ouch, how can i reinstall them? they are demos that came with the phone.
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In that case, try removing them through
Settings -> Application -> Remove Programs
anyway.
It'll probably bring up errors, but it might work.
they are not even there lol...
Lahmian said:
they are not even there lol...
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In that case, its a series of registry entries you'll need to remove.
You'll need a registry editor installed on your HD2.
I use TotalCommander (there are loads out there, like Resco etc)
TotalCommander registry tool instruction + download link
Then open TotalCommander go to:
\\Plugins -> registry -> HKLM -> Security -> Shell -> StartInfo -> Start
I'm guessing the icons are in the Games folder, so go in there.
You'll have a file named Ferrari (or something similar) -> delete these.
Once you have done that, press the ' \ ' button in the top-right of the TotalCommander window.
Now go into:
\\Plugins -> registry -> HKLM -> Software
You should find a folder in there which is named after the program or the software house who made the game. *Double check* this is the folder which is to do with the game, and delete it.
i found it and its all gone!! thank you for your help.
Lahmian said:
i found it and its all gone!! thank you for your help.
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I've edited my post above as there is another step at the bottom to pretty much finish removal.
Related
I have installing the new software from de Sony Ericsson Updater. But i can't remove handango from the softwarelist now.
Where can i find handango, and can i remove handango!
yes, I'd like to know as well. It's just taking up space and it's not on the list after the R2 update
It is not actually installed, the shortcut in Programs is just that...a shortcut that lunches Opera to download the client from Handango.
You can simply remove it by going to Windows > Start Menu > Programs and delete the shortcut from there.
Thanks mkouk, it's gone and I'm a happy man.
i cant delete the shortcut from there any other possibilities?
GearX said:
i cant delete the shortcut from there any other possibilities?
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what message do you get when you are trying to delete it?
If it has to do with file attributes (e.g. it is read-only) you can change those attributes using Total Commander
Total comander......ahhhh thank you!
The delete option is just greyed out in RM2.
I will hunt down the TC cab now.
Thanks again!
How can I unhide system files in HD2?
stef2000 said:
How can I unhide system files in HD2?
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In File Explorer, click "Menu" and then "Show all files".
That should do the trick
johncmolyneux said:
In File Explorer, click "Menu" and then "Show all files".
That should do the trick
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It does'nt work.
I tried to do what in "Leo Hints & Tips" for exp:
"1. Enable Hidden Default Games
Go to the Windows directory and copy bubblebreaker.exe and solitaire.exe to the games folder as shortcuts in Windows\Start Menu. Make sure to unhide system files to see the games listed."
I can't copy files as instructed (working with total commander) and if the files were copied I can't reach/see them.
I think you may have misunderstood the original instructions.
Open file manager (not total commander) and navigate to Windows folder.
Locate the file BubbleBreaker (it's 46K, not one of the others)
Highlight it and keep it pressed till you get the menu with "Copy" in it. Do Copy.
Scroll back to the top and go into "Start Menu\Programs\Games".
Do "Menu, Edit, Paste Shortcut".
As I'm a pedant, I renamed the shortcut, removing the "Shortcut to" prefix.
Then, when you go Start Menu & then Games, BubbleBreaker is in there.
Now I've just done that exactly as typed above, whilst describing it for you, so it should work for you.
Let us know if you still have a problem.
Hi,
It works!
Now I got the idea.
Thanks.
stef2000 said:
Hi,
It works!
Now I got the idea.
Thanks.
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Glad to help
hidden "eT9MyWords.exe"
Hi,
I've made the change & so could shortcut the Games as suggested (great tip btw) - but when i go to do the same thing with "eT9MyWords.exe" i can't see it in the Windows directory or find it when i search.....
Any suggestions?
BGM said:
Hi,
I've made the change & so could shortcut the Games as suggested (great tip btw) - but when i go to do the same thing with "eT9MyWords.exe" i can't see it in the Windows directory or find it when i search.....
Any suggestions?
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Don't know what to say mate - it's in my Windows folder. There's a bunch of files called eT9.Rhodium.xxxx and then eT9MyWords is after them (directly after eT9DeadKeys).
I take it you did unhide system files as previously suggested? (I'm not sure if you need to do that for the games suggestion).
I have a slide deferent question. I would like to delet exe file from thew windows folder but I can't because I can't select Delete, have anyone some advice?
delete exe file
it has been awhile since i have done this, also some files are impossible or almost impossible to delete.
if you have been trying to do it from ur phone, go instead, to your active sync/windows mobility center. click file mgt and browse contents of device, navigate to the exe u want to delete. i have done it before and it has worked on several ocassions. be careful on what u r deleting, you may want to do a google on it b/f u do it
if this does not do it, i got no clue hope this helps someone
johncmolyneux - special thanks to u for the hidden games trick, ? are there any other hidden games in the hd2 winmo 6.5 professional, or where i may find out?
AaBoyXX said:
I have a slide deferent question. I would like to delet exe file from thew windows folder but I can't because I can't select Delete, have anyone some advice?
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Thanks johncmolyneux,
Got there in the end - I had shown system files, but seems like it somehow "reverted".
Cheers!
Sorry...As a former Symbian user (and Mac user) I am not so familiar with Windows Mobile file management.
How can I organize my apps into the folders I have in my "Start" menu?
Whenever I install something, it just dumps it there. I assume there must be a way to do it, but I cannot figure it out.
Thanks.
(Hoping it is not a registry tweak...why is nothing simple on Windows?)
try going through file manager and creating a new fodlers and move apps to that?
as above answer, but don't try moving anything pre installed because they will re appear when you soft reset.(I'm thinking particularly of the htc apps. there is a tweak to prevent it, but it can be surprising the first time you see it happen)
Sorry, but can I just move the apps to the pre-existing folders, say....
"Games"
or
"Internet," etc?
I want to just move them. How do I do that using the file manager?
I see a "Send..." option, but I am not sure what part of the file to send. IS that how I would 'move' something to a folder?
donalgodon said:
Sorry, but can I just move the apps to the pre-existing folders, say....
"Games"
or
"Internet," etc?
I want to just move them. How do I do that using the file manager?
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It's a bit of a pain with file manager as you can (usually) only do 1 file at a time. Long-hold a shortcut and select cut. Then go to the folder you want it in and do menu, edit, paste.
If you use something like Resco Explorer or Total Commander then you can do multiple files at a time.
donalgodon said:
Sorry, but can I just move the apps to the pre-existing folders, say....
"Games"
or
"Internet," etc?
I want to just move them. How do I do that using the file manager?
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from what i understand you just want to reorganize your start menu to look cleaner.
in the start menu you have shortcuts and folders. to access them you need to start file explorer and go to: my device > windows > start menu > programs. then just cut & paste
if you want, you can also make new folders - just tap on menu in file explorer.
some of the shortcuts/folders will reappear after reset. to prevent this you need to do a trick you can find under the "tips, tricks and reg tweaks" thread.
Thanks to all...got it...so far!
donalgodon said:
ahem......
How can I get to my device > windows > start menu > programs?
If I just boot my HD2 and go to the Start menu... all I see is the list of programs that I wish to move. If I long press on them, it says, "move to top"
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Open file manager and navigate to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs then follow the instructions above to cut and paste the shortcuts.
I assume you'll want to create folders to put some shortcuts in, and you do that by going to menu and then new folder.
I have just installed the application but it does not show on start menu can some one tell me why?
Thanks.
i dont know why, but u can create an own shortcut to it.. just copy the .exe file and paste it as shortcut in windows/startmenu/programms..
btw, there is a new HDWobble now, the HD2Wobble )
Yeah thats the one i got mate, its in program files hmm wierd.
Start Menu > Programs > Games....
Normally
It is there but the shortcut is not there, I wish I knew why....
like i said...
start explorer and go to: mydevice/program files/hd2wobble
then copy the hd2Wobble.exe file and go to: mydevice/windows/start menu/programs/games and select "paste as shortcut"
there u go, now u have it in the games folder in ur start menu
Metta24 said:
I have just installed the application but it does not show on start menu can some one tell me why?
Thanks.
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It shows up in the games folder... at least it did for me. check there.
Hello!
I am returning to Windows Mobile from Android. I purchased a T-Mobile Dash 3G, and am liking it so far, however I'm having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to remove a lot of the applications from the start menu because they're really cluttering things and I want them gone. I can't access them through the File Explorer. When I find something, for example TeleNav, that I want to delete, the option to delete it is grayed out.
If anyone knows of a tweak, a hack, or a .cab I need to install to get this done, I would be GREATLY apprecative!
Have an awesome day!
here is the app called totalcommander download it install from phone. then you can go into the windows folder and then go into the start menu folder and from there you can create new folders to uncluter or delete what you dont want.
You can remove elements in Windows/Start Menu
You can also make folders and sub-categorize items to make the start menu clutter free.
The file explorer all ready on your device will support this.
You can change the start menu order using a registry editor and editing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenu\Order
can i change the folder icon?
Devora said:
can i change the folder icon?
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Yes you can, Just kidding you cant...
Have you searched? Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567080.
I hope that helps,
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You can change the start menu order using a registry editor and editing HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenu\Order
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i have tried to use this method and changed the order but the start menu order still isnt changed. any ideas why?
flamekid said:
i have tried to use this method and changed the order but the start menu order still isnt changed. any ideas why?
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You may have to restart.