Hi,
Hd2 is fantastic fast... But browsing "Windows folder" from WM7 Synchronization Center via USB is so slow!
Does somebody know a way to speed up the this "windows folder" browsing.
I did not find a way to fix this in xda or Google. May be i missed it.
Using explorer or Resco explorer from Hd2 is ok, no slowdown.
Thanks in advance.
I can't even browse the Windows folder from Win7, it freezes up the explorer window, my computer and the phone until I unplug the USB cable. Very strange.
For me in W7 I can't even get to the Windows folder, it's hidden even with hidden files and system folders set as shown.
To answer, it just takes very long to enumerate the 10'000+ files in the windows folder with the rather slow activesync protocol.
@kilrah - in folder options there are two tick boxes that control visibility.you need to both tick show hidden files and folders, and also a few entries further down untick hide protected operating system files.
plus don't forget to apply settings to all folders.
@OP its always been slow over active sync.personally if I'm dealing with files in windows I copy them to sd with resco on the phone and only then browser the sd from the pc.
samsamuel said:
@kilrah - in folder options there are two tick boxes that control visibility.you need to both tick show hidden files and folders, and also a few entries further down untick hide protected operating system files.
plus don't forget to apply settings to all folders.
@OP its always been slow over active sync.personally if I'm dealing with files in windows I copy them to sd with resco on the phone and only then browser the sd from the pc.
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Thanks for your suggestions, but does somebody knows a way to realy speed up browse of "Windows folder" from WM7 explorer?
I dont think there is a way to "speed" it up through sync center. Even browsing the directory from your phone itself takes moment to populate all of the files in there.
First time I loaded that dir from my old old phone I thought it was frozen too but after a few minutes everything came up lol.
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look inside the windows folder on my comp...ive tried on windows xp and vista...is there a sertain program?...
I don't understand the question. Are you trying to browse to your computer from your PDA?
If you are sitting in front of your computer, and you can't use Windows Explorer to navigate to your Windows directory, and you can't do it on XP or Vista, then I think you aren't doing something correctly.
killacam13 said:
look inside the windows folder on my comp...ive tried on windows xp and vista...is there a sertain program?...
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let me answer with a link to a thread with similar question to which i replied lately
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=304627
i use network drives sharing via wifi or usb cable - works great. good luck
the windows folder on my phone on my comp
like connecting my phone to change my phones windows folder...threw my computer...
killacam13 said:
...threw my computer...
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Dont physically abuse the computer just because you cant operate it. Perhaps you cant see the files because they are hidden?
LOL but seriously how would i access the t-mobile mda windows file from my computer?
Bring up activesync click explore then click My Windows Mobile-Based Device then click the windows folder. Sometime it takes a while for it to come up so all you'll have is a white screen. I've seen it take up to 45 seconds to bring it up finally so don't get impatient if it doesn't come right up. If that doesn't work then there's something definitely wrong somewhere.
I kno wut u r talking about it just doesn't sho up...any way else?
Do any of the folders on your phone show up when you browse your phone through activesync? Does it show the files in it when you browse to it on your phone itself using either file explorer or total commander?
Just as I was writing this I had another thought that it might be. It's possible that they are just hidden. Click on browse on activesync, then in the window it opens on your computer click on the tools link at the top and then folder options and then on the View tab at the top then go to the Hidden files and folders option and change it to show hidden files and folders.
If that doesn't fix it then it's probably time to uninstall and reinstall activesync and try again.
yes all files show up except windows...ill look and c if it is hidden...TY!
Update - Yes they were just hidden but thanks for the guidance!
I've updated with no problems several times but can't for the life of me find any way to add programs such as vncviewer and putty which are on my storage card to the programs menu.
can it be done?
actually i had this question too *bump* haha
cmccarter said:
I've updated with no problems several times but can't for the life of me find any way to add programs such as vncviewer and putty which are on my storage card to the programs menu.
can it be done?
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Sure. Easiest way: in ActiveSync (on your PC), "explore" your PocketPC. Find the executable you want to have in the programs screen, then drag it WITH THE RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON to the Windos\Start Menu\Programs folder of your PocketPC. When you release the right mouse button, chose "create shortcut". That's all. Oh, you may want to rename the shortcur you just created to something nicer.
Cheers
tadzio
cmccarter said:
I've updated with no problems several times but can't for the life of me find any way to add programs such as vncviewer and putty which are on my storage card to the programs menu.
can it be done?
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Some programs do not create a nice shortcut in your program list. You can however create one and put it there yourself.
There are different ways to do this but what I do is:
Connect to PC with active sync
Use the explorer option on PC part of active sync.
Track down the place where your program is. (maybe in it's own folder on storage card or or in a programs folder on the sd card.
When you find the executable file that launches the program - create a shortcut (right click mouse to get the option)
Right click to "cut" the shortcut you have created and go navigate to:
The Windows folder on the Hermes. Keep navigating to the Start Menu folder and then the Programs folder.
In the programs folder right click and paste the shortcut you created.
Now when you go to programs you will find your program listed.
Mike
Having now had the HD2 for many weeks I have built up a large set of applications. As before in my HD, I tried to move some into sub-folders of windows/start menu/programs, e.g., sub-folders called "multimedia", "tools", "reference" etc.
It helps me to have these organised into folders rather than a big long list of applications in the top Programs directory. I used JWMD to set the icons nicely for these sub-folders.
But, it seems not all applications transfer across OK. Two examples: SPB Radio and SBSH GoNews I wanted in windows/start menu/programs/multimedia. But just copying the file link to the sub folder does not work - had to reinstall the two programs !
What am I doing wrong ?
Sometimes it works to just move the xxx.lnk file to a sub-folder and sometimes it does not - I'm confused !
Are you copying and pasting or cutting and pasting?
The copy method if its being used may be causing a conflict.
Just out of interest, have you managed to fix this?
I do it via my laptop, browsing to the windows folder and doing from there. If you can't see the windows folder from your PC (assuming you have Windows) then you need to go into Control panel > folder options > View > tick "show hidden OS files".
Hello all,
I have just received a HTC HD2(Leo) from Vodafone and have paired it with my Parrot handsfree, and have set the bluetooth settings to start the Navi Panel. Except it does not start.
I then looked in the Windows folder and can not find Navi.exe , does anyone know if it is not included in a Voda variant?
If not is is possible for someone to send me a copy?
Wan
mine doesn't have the navi panel either
either the original T mobile rom or the new 1.48 rom!
Chaps,
Look here.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581144
Also you may have to use the option of showing hidden files in File Explorer to find it.
WB
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Wacky.Banana
You are correct you have to click MEnu in explorer thencheck Show Hidden Files.
Double clicking the Navi file causes the application to run.
The reason why it doesn't run when connected to my car kit is the HD2 needs to be plugged into a charger
wacky.banana said:
Chaps,
Look here.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581144
Also you may have to use the option of showing hidden files in File Explorer to find it.
WB
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Hi, I cannot find the option to show the hidden files in File Explorer. I also Activesync to my laptop to search for the Navipanel.exe but unable to find it. Please advise.
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Hi, I cannot find the option to show the hidden files in File Explorer. I also Activesync to my laptop to search for the Navipanel.exe but unable to find it. Please advise.
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Morning,
To unhide files in explorer go to Tools>Folder Options>View>Show Hidden Files... to solve that problem.
In terms of finding the Navi Panel file you need to explore the Windows folder on the device (fine doing this via Activesync). Once the files have loaded up (can take some time as there are stacks of files in this directory) scroll through until you eventually come to 3 files all called Navi...
Click on the properties of each file; what you are looking for is the file whose properties are application. That's the one you want.
If you want to use it to access the Navi panel, copy that file into your StartMenu folder, which is a sub folder of the Windows folder.
From here exit these folders, go into the StarMenu folder by tapping on Start at the top of your device screen and you should find the Navi file at the bottom of the items listed on that screen (you can tap and hold to get the sub menu that allows you to move the file to the top of the list).
For greater ease of use you can now copy the file as a quicklink onto your front screen. Job done!
Incidentally these instructions are based on using Activesync to access the device and copy and paste that way, not by trying to do all this on the device itself, which you might find tedious and frustrating.
If you get stuck pm me and I will see what I can do to get you there.
Hope this helps.
WB
hi ive found all that on my htc hd2 and done all that but once ive accessed the application it wont let me choose a voice on the app when runnin
Navipanel is designed to work in conjunction with the HTC hardware car kit, which connects with a terminal under the battery cover. It's quite likely that a lot of the functions (such as speakerphone) only work with the hardware connection.
Ok, dumb question now, sorry :-(
In my haste I copied Navipanel.exe into Startup insted of Start menu. Now I can't delete or move it and it's causing some problems. Can anyone help a dumbo and tell me how to get rid of it pls?
My Start Menu is really crowded. The Custom ROM I had on my TP2 had the icons sorted into folders -- which I really liked -- so I'm trying to do that on my HD2.
Doing that through File Explorer seems tedious, however, whenever I navigate to the Start Menu folder on my PC with the phone hooked up via USB, I can't move icons into folders, I'm told I don't have the permissions.
Any fix?
Also, is there any way to get the Start Menu (and it's folders) to sort themselves like Windows Explorer typically sorts files -- folders first, files second, and after that alphabetically?
I'm using Windows Mobile 6.5.5 if it makes any difference.
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Would appreciate help.
I'm not aware of any editor for the start menu I'm afraid, but I'm happy to be proven wrong.
I've tidied mine before now, but just using the method you suggested and using totaly commander. At least I could multi-select links, rather than move them 1-by-1.
Sorry mate.
Maybe i'm missing something, but I can't replicate the problem? I have just tested this, and I can quite happily browse to the windows/start menu/programs folder of my mobile from my pc, (it takes quite a while to open the windows folder, maybe 2 minutes) , then create folders and move links around without a problem. Is that what you are trying to do?
<Edit>Using windows 7 ultra, and i have the allow all programs tweak from bsb tweaks, doesn't that set the permissions in teh registry to something less controlling?
I´m looking for a tool that not only sorts the icons but also changes the registry settings for the links. That means that if you uninstall the program the start menu icon is also removed and so on...