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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
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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?
I have access the to the files through WINRAR and can change the pics with Minila Editor. But How does one package them for install through a .cab file?
i hav downloaded packages_creator5.exe and also have the msceint.exe file in the same folder as i installed the ervius program, but how on earth does one put it together to work?
Please teach me?
Well there are a few ways to create .cab files but one quick method would be to use a program called QuickCab... Very easy to use it walks you though the process, makes life a whole lot easier if you are new to it.
go here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400221
ProphecyXR said:
Well there are a few ways to create .cab files but one quick method would be to use a program called QuickCab... Very easy to use it walks you though the process, makes life a whole lot easier if you are new to it.
go here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400221
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looks promising, thanks, BUT, only that it says "cannot find Cab file, here it is the output from CabWiz:
Windows CE CAB Wizard
Error: Section [DefultInstall] key "CESetupDLL" - file "setup.xml is not a DLL so cannot be used as the special Setup.DLL"
solution? what did i do wrong?
went through installation it but no difference is made, it did not show the 'restart device' either. what is the 'setup.dll file for, where do i find such a file or what are the settings ?
HTCDiamond22 said:
went through installation it but no difference is made, it did not show the 'restart device' either. what is the 'setup.dll file for, where do i find such a file or what are the settings ?
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hmm...
So you are trying to package some manila files to a cab file, so that you can install it on the phone.. right?
start QuickCab
Enter Application Name and Author(you)...
Don't check 'use custom setup.dll
Next->
Chose witch files to have in the cab ( Add-> ) to windows dir
Next->
No registry edit!
Create...
This works fine for me...
and about the 'restart device'... I don't know how to set it... on some cabs it says it ond on some it dont..
NisseDILLIGAF said:
hmm...
So you are trying to package some manila files to a cab file, so that you can install it on the phone.. right?
start QuickCab
Enter Application Name and Author(you)...
Don't check 'use custom setup.dll
Next->
Chose witch files to have in the cab ( Add-> ) to windows dir
Next->
No registry edit!
Create...
This works fine for me...
and about the 'restart device'... I don't know how to set it... on some cabs it says it ond on some it dont..
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I've done that but it still does not work, I think that it may be the files i selected, should one only place in the files as showed in manilla?
no extra files to be added?
HTCDiamond22 said:
I've done that but it still does not work, I think that it may be the files i selected, should one only place in the files as showed in manilla?
no extra files to be added?
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ok... where does it go wrong? on your computer or on the phone?
because you first say that Cabwiz is giving you an error and then you say that you cant install on the phone?
If it doesn't say that you have to restart our phone... just restart it yourself
...and you have .Net Framework 2.0? (on your computer)
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ok... where does it go wrong? on your computer or on the phone?
because you first say that Cabwiz is giving you an error and then you say that you cant install on the phone?
If it doesn't say that you have to restart our phone... just restart it yourself
...and you have .Net Framework 2.0? (on your computer)
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.Net 3.5
I've uninstalled all the clocks and have restarted, going to try again
I've uploaded the file, does it work?
restarted device and reinstalled. still not working
aha .. ok.. now I see your problem...
You can't extract the files directly from a cab file with ex. winrar....
They will end up like this ... '4E6705~1.002'
use package-creator-v2.7 if you want to extract the files from a cab...
you can find it here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=388883
Just run that and press 'Open Cab file'
I have been trying to follow several XDA threads regarding changing icons on the taskbar. The general order goes like this:
1. Run sdkcerts.cab and icone demarrer.cab on phone
2. Rom Extractor to copy .dll
3. Unsigner to un-sign .dll
4. ResHacker to edit .dll
5. Multiple File Signer to re-sign .dll
6. Total Command to move copy new .dll file into Windows folder on phone
However, after each time following those instructions and performing the soft reset, the phone freezes right when (I think) it is loading the Start Menu Button (I "know" this from watching it boot up without editing the .dll file).
I am using an HTC Imagio, with stock ROM - WM6.5 build 21849. If anyone has had failures/successes altering the taskbar using the method above for the Imagio, I could use some suggestions and assistance. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I have had problems also. Things I have noted are;
sdkcerts.cab appears to still be installing certs that are not what is in the msigner. The msigner certs expired on 12/31/09 and I think the sdkcert cab is based on those. I have also noted that when unsigning a dll from my imagio the files size remains the same, the dll should be smaller after unsigning.
I have looked into making a new sdkcert cab, its admittedly not my specialty. I understand how to do this but havent had time to really try. Along with the fact that the hspl will be out soon so I am waiting for that before playing with the taskbar.
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sdkcerts.cab appears to still be installing certs that are not what is in the msigner. The msigner certs expired on 12/31/09 and I think the sdkcert cab is based on those. I have also noted that when unsigning a dll from my imagio the files size remains the same, the dll should be smaller after unsigning.
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Well, thanks for the reply. I finally got it to work, using the steps above. The only differences I made were as follows:
.:. I used the old msigner program, with the expired certs. I just changed my computer's date setting to 2009 at the time of signing it.
.:. I installed the Total Commander from my computer, whereas before I was simply copying the .exe to my phone and running it. Not sure if this made any difference.
So for now, I will just use the old msigner and change the date as needed to re-sign .dll files.
And also, the unsigner may not be needed, as I read somewhere that ROM Extractor automatically unsigns the file. Now, having said that, I still used unsigner, but the file size didn't change on mine either.
Hallo everybody,
I just want to ask how I can built in SDKCERT directly into ROM.If I want to convert SDKCERT.CAB to EXT then after I have again CAB so newerending story.
You won't need to use the SDKCERT package. If you are using Ervius Visual Kitchen for example, all you need to do is ensure that Disable Cert(ificate) checking is selected. This way, your compiled ROM will already have Certificate checking disabled allowing you to install updated drivers and such.
This tutorial discusses some of the changes you'll likely need to make:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=526610
HTH,
if you still need it ,here its is. just add to any package.
faria said:
if you still need it ,here its is. just add to any package.
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Thank you very much!!!
Johan Kraczmar said:
Thank you very much!!!
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Np.
Here is a little tip for future...
most certificates are in cab form,open the cab with winrar,you will see a file called;_setup.xml, that is the cert info.
just rename _setup.xml to mxip_999_certname.provxml and you done.
faria said:
if you still need it ,here its is. just add to any package.
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Did I understand correctly that I would need to add this to each package that needs a certificate?
Thanks
He said that you need to add this in every cab that need certificates, if you use EVK or Oskitchen you dont need anything because they auto patch the certs.
Lewy1 said:
Did I understand correctly that I would need to add this to each package that needs a certificate?
Thanks
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af974 said:
He said that you need to add this in every cab that need certificates, if you use EVK or Oskitchen you dont need anything because they auto patch the certs.
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Thanks. The problem is that I've tried quite a few times to install the Vogue Camera as an EXT with EVK, and I always end up with the "The file 'camera' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found." etc.
Did you tried the solution in post #3?
For which device are you trying to install?...from Vogue to -> ?
Sometimes from different devices isnt a certificate fault but some missing dll.
Check for this app Dependency walker and search if you have all the modules to make run camera Vogue.
Lewy1 said:
Thanks. The problem is that I've tried quite a few times to install the Vogue Camera as an EXT with EVK, and I always end up with the "The file 'camera' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found." etc.
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Lewy1 said:
Thanks. The problem is that I've tried quite a few times to install the Vogue Camera as an EXT with EVK, and I always end up with the "The file 'camera' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found." etc.
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Hi Lewy1,
You are missing a package dependency. If you navigate to the .\Windows folder using File Explorer on your device and try and launch the Camera application, you will encounter an error - confirming that you have dependency issue.
Have a look at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4259031&postcount=1070
HTH,
Lewy1 said:
Thanks. The problem is that I've tried quite a few times to install the Vogue Camera as an EXT with EVK, and I always end up with the "The file 'camera' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found." etc.
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Yeah, that is just a generic error message, and it almost never has anything to do with certs. You could be missing dependencies, or it could just be that you have a broken shortcut. One of the problems with the 6.5 start menu is that you can't always tell just by looking that the shortcut is effed, because you may have an ico assigned through the registry. Use Total Commander to see if you have the correct shortcut path.
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Hi Lewy1,
You are missing a package dependency. If you navigate to the .\Windows folder using File Explorer on your device and try and launch the Camera application, you will encounter an error - confirming that you have dependency issue.
Have a look at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4259031&postcount=1070
HTH,
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Farmer Ted said:
Yeah, that is just a generic error message, and it almost never has anything to do with certs. You could be missing dependencies, or it could just be that you have a broken shortcut. One of the problems with the 6.5 start menu is that you can't always tell just by looking that the shortcut is effed, because you may have an ico assigned through the registry. Use Total Commander to see if you have the correct shortcut path.
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First of all, thanks guys for your help!
Yes, your right that the problem is also when I try launching the camera from the windows directory. Now the problem is that I don't understand too much when it comes to digging into the contents of these files, so I think I'll need some help.
I assumed I needed Dependency Walker which you wrote about in your Kitchen Utensils review, so I opened the camera.exe and the results are attached as a Dependency Walker Image. The camera EXT I have come from converting a cab that's been floating around XDA. By the way I had the same problem when using the mega camera.
Thanks so much for the patience and help.
Had a look at the .DWI file you attached. Your next steps:
Create a folder on your system (ex: C:\WINMO_OS)
Copy all of the camera package files to the folder.
In DEPENDS, remove all of the "Module Search Order" paths - Options menu.
Add the folder path (ex: C:\WINMO_OS)
Search your kitchen for each file that is listed in CAMERA.EXE and copy them to the folder.
Once you have the files from CAMERA.EXE in the folder, open each of the yellow ( ? ) files.
Repeat the steps above until you have examined all of the files in the folder you created.
Essentially, you want to locate all of the files listed in each .DLL, .EXE, etc. that is displayed in DEPENDS.
If the files appear in the .\SYS or .\OEM folder, it's likely those aren't the issue. Some files may be modules; it's likely those aren't the issue as well - I usually RECMOD a copy of the file and place it in the folder or I copy it from the device when connected using USB. This will reveal additional files that are "missing". I suspect you will discover the missing dependency to be in another file. If you find the files in packages, it's likely the entire package is a dependency. If you can't find a file, make note of it and continue on. At the end, post the list of files you couldn't find.
Lastly, examine each of the .REG files for references to other files; you may need to do a global search through the kitchen to find other packages that may be writing to the same keys ... these will likely be dependant packages as well.
HTH,
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If at all possible, it would be beneficial for you to find the official source ROM that the package originated from.
hilaireg said:
Had a look at the .DWI file you attached. Your next steps:
Create a folder on your system (ex: C:\WINMO_OS)
Copy all of the camera package files to the folder.
In DEPENDS, remove all of the "Module Search Order" paths - Options menu.
Add the folder path (ex: C:\WINMO_OS)
Search your kitchen for each file that is listed in CAMERA.EXE and copy them to the folder.
Once you have the files from CAMERA.EXE in the folder, open each of the yellow ( ? ) files.
Repeat the steps above until you have examined all of the files in the folder you created.
Essentially, you want to locate all of the files listed in each .DLL, .EXE, etc. that is displayed in DEPENDS.
If the files appear in the .\SYS or .\OEM folder, it's likely those aren't the issue. Some files may be modules; it's likely those aren't the issue as well - I usually RECMOD a copy of the file and place it in the folder or I copy it from the device when connected using USB. This will reveal additional files that are "missing". I suspect you will discover the missing dependency to be in another file. If you find the files in packages, it's likely the entire package is a dependency. If you can't find a file, make note of it and continue on. At the end, post the list of files you couldn't find.
Lastly, examine each of the .REG files for references to other files; you may need to do a global search through the kitchen to find other packages that may be writing to the same keys ... these will likely be dependant packages as well.
HTH,
* EDIT *
If at all possible, it would be beneficial for you to find the official source ROM that the package originated from.
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Thanks, that was quick. Looks like I got a lot of work ahead of me.
First of all, sorry for openeing a new thread; but surely i have searched all of chef central din't find anything much or maybe din't understand which one was my solution.
The problem is after boot of my ROM ( regardless of which boot ie 1st 2nd or 10th ) i get 2 pop up errors:
1) "The file 'programs' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found.If the problem persists please try reinstalling or restoring this file."
2) "The file 'Tools' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found.If the problem persists please try reinstalling or restoring this file."
I have a folder called "Tools" in the start menu, and it works fine, and everything inside also works good. But still this error.
I'm pretty sure all the Packages cooked which are meant to go in this folder do go in.
And the programs error is it anything to do with the fact that in the APP.DAT in almost all packages i have used similar naming:
Code:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-Directory("System")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Tweaks"):-File("Flip_IT.lnk","\Windows\_Flip_IT.lnk")
and also added similar REG in the REGS :
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Tools\Tweaks\Flip_it.lnk]
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As i was not sure which one will decide the location, so some packages have only .REGs, some have only APP.DATs and some have both ( but all the locations are same that is sure !)
Please help me with this.
Thanks alot.
PS: I have enabled NoCert in EVK, and also cooked in the latest ( 2015 ? ) SDKCerts EXT. And after that no other apps give an unsigned problem.
Just a question, this isnt the full app.dat right?
Code:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-Directory("System")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Tweaks"):-File("Flip_IT.lnk","\Windows\_Flip_IT.lnk")
If yes, you miss some lines,this app.dat is just copying a link to startmenu but i guess that you need the program in Windows.
i'm afraid that is the full App.DAT
here is another one
Code:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-Directory("System")
Directory("\Windows"):-Directory("appdb")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_end_mid_2.png","\Windows\_end_mid_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_end_mid_8.png","\Windows\_end_mid_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_folder_2.png","\Windows\_folder_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_folder_8.png","\Windows\_folder_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_folder_8_2.png","\Windows\_folder_8_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_lock_gray.png","\Windows\_lock_gray.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_lock_green.png","\Windows\_lock_green.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_lock_red.png","\Windows\_lock_red.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_logo_2.png","\Windows\_logo_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_single_2.png","\Windows\_single_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_single_8.png","\Windows\_single_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_start_2.png","\Windows\_start_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_start_8.png","\Windows\_start_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_suite_2.png","\Windows\_suite_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_suite_8.png","\Windows\_suite_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_ack_2.png","\Windows\_ack_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_ack_8.png","\Windows\_ack_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_compiling.png","\Windows\_compiling.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_disable_2.png","\Windows\_disable_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_disable_8.png","\Windows\_disable_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_dt_2.png","\Windows\_dt_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_dt_8.png","\Windows\_dt_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_dukeok_2.png","\Windows\_dukeok_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_dukeok_8.png","\Windows\_dukeok_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_empty.png","\Windows\_empty.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_end_ams_2.png","\Windows\_end_ams_2.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_end_ams_8.png","\Windows\_end_ams_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\appdb"):-File("_logo_8.png","\Windows\_logo_8.png")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\\Tools\System"):-File("Java.lnk","\Windows\Java.lnk")
This seems to be correct right ?
Can you please tell me does APP.DAT decide the position or REG ? and what if both exist.
Thanks.
Can an incomplete app.dat cause those errors ?
EDIT: i have identified 3 packages have incomlete app.dat
1) task manager
app.dat says :
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\"):-File("Task Manager.lnk","\Windows\dotFred Task Manager.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Utilities"):-File("Regeditor.lnk","\Windows\dotFred RegEdit.lnk")
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reg also defines a location.
2) flip it
app.dat says
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-Directory("System")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Tweaks"):-File("Flip_IT.lnk","\Windows\_Flip_IT.lnk")
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reg defines location and settings.
3) torch
app.dat says
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Utilities"):-File("hTorch Flashlight.lnk","\Windows\hTorch Flashlight.lnk")
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reg defines settings only.
4) reg editor
app.dat says:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tool\Utilities"):-File("PHM RegEdit.lnk","\Windows\PHM RegEdit.lnk")
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reg defines sttings and location.
Can anyone of the above cause the issue ?
can some please help me correct them ?
Thanks.
EDIT: can someone please tell me the REG to enable Call Waiting Tone.
I don't hear any tone it when i have a call waiting.
The app.dat decide the position of file and folders.
I found thi " Flip-IT" from a Tom Codon thread and i used Cab Converter for extracting it.
This is the App.dat that i got:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools"):-File("Flip_IT.lnk","\Windows\Flip_IT.lnk")
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In red are the subfolders that doesnt come with the original.
There are some difference with your but i dunno if this is the problem but worth try.
Umm well i have defined those locations as to fit them lnk in the place i want in the start menu.. isn't that the way ?
Im Quoting you from 1st post:
1) "The file 'programs' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found.If the problem persists please try reinstalling or restoring this file."
2) "The file 'Tools' cannot be opened. Either is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cannot be found.If the problem persists please try reinstalling or restoring this file."
you got this popup error automatically, no need to open any folder\file?
It seems that you put a wrong shortcut to files called "Tools and programs" in your StratUp folder.
Check some other App.dat
i have checked all APP.DAT in the EXT can't find any which i cook and does not get cokked in the correct location ?
Umm and the two errors are seperate not in one only.
So i guess the conflict is there with 2 seperate folders "Tools" and "programs" respectively.
Ideally it should not conflict with tools, because i do have a tools folder in the start menu.. so everything should go there :/
any other help?
Try to cook a rom without one of the latest apps that you have add and if the problem gone then you have find the issue,after that post here the responsable so we can look at it.
madnish30 said:
i have checked all APP.DAT in the EXT can't find any which i cook and does not get cokked in the correct location ?
Umm and the two errors are seperate not in one only.
So i guess the conflict is there with 2 seperate folders "Tools" and "programs" respectively.
Ideally it should not conflict with tools, because i do have a tools folder in the start menu.. so everything should go there :/
any other help?
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Try to cook a rom without one of the latest apps that you have add and if the problem gone then you have find the issue,after that post here the responsable so we can look at it.
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I'll try and cook without the 5 EXT i identified with wrong app.dats ?
I have had this problem since long, but i din't bother much, so i really don't know whats the issue..
it has been there basically since i tweaked the start menu locations.
now i have to get rid of it cuz any ROM user won't like to just press ok and continue with the ROM.
I'll try.
My suggestion is to try one by one but ofcourse this way you need to flash 5 times your phone.
Did you ,maybe,tweaked your Initflashfile.dat?
madnish30 said:
I'll try and cook without the 5 EXT i identified with wrong app.dats ?
I have had this problem since long, but i din't bother much, so i really don't know whats the issue..
it has been there basically since i tweaked the start menu locations.
now i have to get rid of it cuz any ROM user won't like to just press ok and continue with the ROM.
I'll try.
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No i don't play with initiaflash... because i don't know much about it..
I guess i will not cook anyone of them so that if its one of them i will just download fresh CABs for them and convert them into EXTs rather than flashing my phone 5 times..
Thanks alot.
i tried cooking without those apps no luck
Same 2 errors hence those 2 apps are ok..
Attached my Initflashfile.dat if that helps.
Please help.
You really need to look in your startup folder to see what is in there. That's the first thing to do. Then, look in the start menu and see if anything weird is going on. Particularly, look for corrupted files or folders. If there are any files that look like folders, that could be the issue.
You're initflashfiles.dat is effin' huge!! Learn to make a cab, or relocate apps to windows. You must be wasting a ton of storage space.
thanks for the help Ted,
In the startup i see 2 folders
1) programs in which there is tools->system->Arkswitch.
2) tools -> system -> XDA_UC.
rest are the normal i guess.
Then in the startmenu it seems fine.
but one problem there i see in the start menu i see a system folder which is empty AFAIK i did not create and such path why is that there ?
You're initflashfiles.dat is effin' huge!! Learn to make a cab, or relocate apps to windows. You must be wasting a ton of storage space.
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I'm not good with initflashfiles.dat i don't know much about it.
Can you please link me to a thread where i can learn about it.
Also what do you mean by CABs ? does that mean using UC to install via CABs ?
And how can i reloacte apps to windows ?
can you give a little explaination please.
thanks alot for the help.
The app.dat for Arksswitch is
Directory("\Windows"):-Directory("StartUp")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-Directory("Tools")
Directory("\Program Files"):-Directory("ArkSwitch")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch"):-Directory("Theme")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch"):-Directory("NLS")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\NLS"):-File("1033.xml","\Windows\1033.xml")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\NLS"):-File("1036.xml","\Windows\1036.xml")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\NLS"):-File("1040.xml","\Windows\1040.xml")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\NLS"):-File("1049.xml","\Windows\1049.xml")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\Theme"):-File("config.xml","\Windows\config.xml")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\Theme"):-File("status-bar.png","\Windows\status-bar.png")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\Theme"):-File("x-deselected.png","\Windows\x-deselected.png")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch\Theme"):-File("x-selected.png","\Windows\x-selected.png")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch"):-File("Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Gestures.dll","\Windows\Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Gestures.dll")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch"):-File("ArkSwitch.exe","\Windows\ArkSwitch.exe")
Directory("\Program Files\ArkSwitch"):-File("ArkSwitchNative.dll","\Windows\ArkSwitchNative.dll")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\System"):-File("ArkSwitch.lnk","\Windows\_ArkSwitch.lnk")
Directory("\Windows\StartUp\Programs\\Tools\System"):-File("ArkSwitch.lnk","\Windows\_ArkSwitch.lnk")
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and the app.dat for XDA_UC is
Directory("\Windows\StartUp\Tools\System"):-File("XDA_UC.mscr","\Windows\XDA_UC.mscr")
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Please help me correct the two in order to remove the warning.
Will try and cook without them to see if they cause they problem.
I don't use xda_uc, but delete the sub-folders in startup and the problems go away.
App.dat copies files from windows to other places. In many cases, an app works fine in windows. You just need to fix paths (shortcuts, registry) so they point to windows. It's a complete waste to have two copies of all your files, especially when the ones in rom work perfectly fine. Personally, I don't even use app.dat's, except to create directories and to copy the important customization links into startup.
Edit: ok, so I'm looking at your initflashfiles.dat. One, there's something weird with your Manila twitter lines. Why does it appear twice? That's kind of a waste, and will slow down 1st boot. Also, you've got a dozen mui files in there. Just put in the one you need (0409 or whatever), and delete the rest. You've to two copies of a bunch of files that you don't use. Remove the lines you don't need from the app.dat.
As far as relocating apps, you've got 20 or so that would work fine in windows. For example, clean ram does not have to be in program files. Just leave the exe's in windows, and send 1 lang file to \windows\lang. The app will work fine. Do you really need 20 lang files for cleanram? Dude, that's a total waste.
Here's an easy one to fix: pocket rar. You've got two copies of it now on your device. Just get a shortcut for it to windows, and you're done. You stick rar.exe in a package, along with the shortcut, and send the shortcut to the start menu as normal. Speaking of which, it looks like you've got a syntax error there:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\\Tools\System"):-File("Pocket RAR.lnk","\Windows\_Pocket RAR.lnk")
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Get rid of the extra \.
Thanks sir i got it, now i will impliment it.
Sir if you don't use app.dats then how do you chose which package shows up where in the start menu ?
I do pretty much everything with morscripts. I put all files and directories in zip files that are unzipped during customization, and all shortcuts are created by a script. This reduces the rom file count by hundreds (I have about 1800 rom files), and the zip files reduce the storage memory for files that have to be inserted elsewhere. There's also a restore script that resores files that change a lot and that aren't practical to cook in.
Anyway, were I you, I'd work on fixing all of your packages to make the rom more efficiently designed (instead of worrying about upgrading build numbers). I bet you could removed 500 files and clean up a crazy amount of memory (like 50 mb). It can be tricky moving an app to windows. Some apps have .ini files or similar settings files, and the app will crash or not load if the setting file is read-only, so you need to get the file into windows without having it read only (do it with an app.dat that copies or renames it to windows). Some apps have their settings in the same damn file name (like settings.txt), so you can't have them both in the same directory.
To relocate to windows, almost anything in the root program folder (like \program files\cleanram) can be moved straight to windows. Sub-folders generally just need to be moved to \windows. Typically, an exe looks for .dlls first in its own directory and second in \windows, so just about any dll can be moved to windows without issue. It will then usually look for the support files in the same directory that it's located in. The only apps I've had problems with are resco keyboard (the skin files seem to be hard coded to program files), and the latest Power Radio (2.4.0.2, or something like that). I had a bunch of power radio packages that worked fine in windows, but the latest wouldn't, so I just didn't do the upgrade.
It's usually easiest just to test things without cooking. In your case, you've already got everything in windows. Just click on exes and see what works and what doesn't. Some apps will need sub-folders relocated to windows, and it looks like your cab-to-ext package unfortunately renamed the rom files, so some files in the program folder will need to be copied to windows. Just do this for testing purposes, to see what works and what doesn't. I bet your rom is effin huge, and you could make it a lot leaner by cleaning your packages up. The cab-to-ext makers all more or less suck; it's better to do things manually (or with kheb 1.1).
Edit: you've got the tachan black theme in there twice, too. You really, really don't need those files copied elsewhere. I'm guessing there's a reg file with all the file locations (in HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today). Fix it!!! All you need to do is do a 'replace all' and replace \\My Documents\\Themes\\tacchan23black with \\windows. Then delete that gawdawful app.dat file (both occurrences). That will remove 101 redundant files.
Do you remember this from your 1st post?
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-Directory("System")
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\Tweaks"):-File("Flip_IT.lnk","\Windows\_Flip_IT.lnk")
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Here is (marked in red) your System folder (empty) in startmenu.
madnish30 said:
Then in the startmenu it seems fine.
but one problem there i see in the start menu i see a system folder which is empty AFAIK i did not create and such path why is that there ?
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Thanks ted & af974.
i will try to do things you suggested.
But Ted, what does the attachment mscr do ?
I attached and EXT package from Chucky's Rom thanks to birkoffsjunk, i guess you will understand what mscr does looking at it.
madnish30 said:
Thanks ted & af974.
i will try to do things you suggested.
But Ted, what does the attachment mscr do ?
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