For some reason my Internet Explorer program never appeared on the
start menu or in the programs folder. Every time I want to open it I need
to use file explorer and open it from the folder. Does anyone know how I
get it into the program folder? I've even tried cut and paste but can't.
thanks
Brett
Start > Settings > Menus* > [x] Internet Explorer
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Internet Explorer doesn't appear as an item to be checked. That's my problem.
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Start > Programs > File Explorer
browse for "iexplore.exe"
tap and hold on "iexplore.exe", then choose "Copy" from the popup.
browse to Windows\Start Menu\Programs
choose Menu, then Edit, then Paste Shortcut
rename the shortcut to just "Internet Explorer".
You'll then find IE in Start > Programs > Internet Explorer
And you'll also find it in that list to add it to the Start Menu.
Thanks for the idea but unfortunately it didn't work. I have tried the copy-paste idea on the xda and I get the message "Cannot copy 'iexplore': Executable and resource files in ROM cannot be copied."
If I try to do the copy-paste thing through the PC the "iexplore" file doesn't even show in the place I can clearly see it in the windows folder on the xda!
It's got me stumped.
cheers, Brett
Those phpBB errors are getting quite annoying.
/me re-types
Silly protectionisms in Windows Mobile...
Try the attached file - it contains a shortcut to IE. Just place the shortcut in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ - should do the trick.
PRESTO!!
Thanks ZeBoxx. Worked a treat.
Been searching for about an hour now. Is it possible to make shortcuts to folders?
For example- I'm trying to make a shortcut to the Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder, but every time, it can not find the file.
Is there a solution to this?
Thanks in advance.
Use Resco Explorer
I use Resco explorer all the time, that´s why I did never find it difficult..., It´s easy as use the desktop. Select the folder ("Programs", in your case), tap and hold, "Copy", go to the desired place where you want to add a link, tap and hold, and "paste as shortcut". Done!
There is an easier way, select the folder ("programs") an "send to" > "Start menu as shortcut". Done!
Download a trial on website!
The folder you want is located in Your device\windows\start menu\programs
also to see all files on your device you need to enter options in resco explorer, to do this click menu at the bottom right when resco explorer is open then click options then click general, now click browser then make sure all boxes have no ticks next to them. then click ok and you will now be able to see all files on your phone.
How do i create a program icon shortcut? I have tried searching but It must be too simple lol
Open file explorer
click and hold the program until the pop-up windows shows.
Then navigate to the location you want.
select 'menu' -> 'edit' -> 'paste shortcut'
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.
I've been searching,
Is there a way to associate previously installed apps on my SD, to the app menu?
press and hold app.exe
choose copy
browse to windows/start menu/programs and choose menu edit paste shortcut
samsamuel said:
press and hold app.exe
choose copy
browse to windows/start menu/programs and choose menu edit paste shortcut
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Thanks...I got a alot of work ahead of me...lol