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I have iGo8 in my htc touch hd but the problem is when i want to run it i have to go to File Explorer to run it every time,, how i can put a short cut in start menu or in Manila

thedeathblow said:
I have iGo8 in my htc touch hd but the problem is when i want to run it i have to go to File Explorer to run it every time,, how i can put a short cut in start menu or in Manila
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Using your file explorer on your HD, browse to the location where you installed iGo8, i.e. /program files/iGo8 or storage card/program files/iGo8
Create shortcut of .exe file. Copy this file and put it into /windows/start menu/programs
Now when you go to Start menu your icon should appear

here's where the iGo is
Storage card / iGO8 and inside it all of the maps and content
i copied the iGO8.exe and put it in
MyDevice/ windows/start menu/programs
it shows in start menu but when i clicked it it build two files in the start menu " saved" and " custom" and also it didn't work
did i do something wrong?

thedeathblow said:
here's where the iGo is
Storage card / iGO8 and inside it all of the maps and content
i copied the iGO8.exe and put it in
MyDevice/ windows/start menu/programs
it shows in start menu but when i clicked it it build two files in the start menu " saved" and " custom" and also it didn't work
did i do something wrong?
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Don't copy the iGO8.exe file, create a shortcut to it and copy the shortcut to /windows/start menu/programs

Fallen Spartan said:
Don't copy the iGO8.exe file, create a shortcut to it and copy the shortcut to /windows/start menu/programs
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I know you ganna be pissed off coz of me
but how i can create a short cut ,,, there's just copy and past but no create short cut
thank you for you help my friend

thedeathblow said:
I know you ganna be pissed off coz of me
but how i can create a short cut ,,, there's just copy and past but no create short cut
thank you for you help my friend
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Try using either file explorer 2 or total commander. I've attached both for your convienience

you made my day man!!
thank you ... i was using File explorer so i couldn't find a" create short cut"
therefore i used T.commander

thedeathblow said:
you made my day man!!
thank you ... i was using File explorer so i couldn't find a" create short cut"
therefore i used T.commander
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No problem
Thread closed

how to add a shortcut icon to the start menu?

Hi, i have copied manually an application to the memory card of my htc touch diamond2, but i can't figure out how to link manually the executable of the app to the start menu.
Is there a way to do it?

Go to File Explorer, "copy" the executable file, go to "Windows\Startmenu\Programs\" and then "paste shortcut".
Don't know the exact english terms as i use a german device, but all you have to do is pasting *not* the executable, but only a shortcut to it.
After that, you can rename the shortcut to whatever you want

Click in the icon until it show the options, then click on copy, go to your desired location click menu and theres a option that says paste shortcut, thats it.

use Resco explorer,then go to the source folder.click in the icon until it show the panel,then click the send to->start menu,over.

htcd2fan said:
Go to File Explorer, "copy" the executable file, go to "Windows\Startmenu\Programs\" and then "paste shortcut".
Don't know the exact english terms as i use a german device, but all you have to do is pasting *not* the executable, but only a shortcut to it.
After that, you can rename the shortcut to whatever you want
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Thank you very much for the tip. It is very helpful

Youtube on Pure

Ok so I found the youtube file burried in the phone and can open youtube but how the heck to i get that on my programs page with all the other programs i use a lot. I am not trying to search through every file each time i want to go on youtube. Any insight would be amazing. Thank you!!!!

roush611 said:
Ok so I found the youtube file burried in the phone and can open youtube but how the heck to i get that on my programs page with all the other programs i use a lot. I am not trying to search through every file each time i want to go on youtube. Any insight would be amazing. Thank you!!!!
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I'm kinda confused. Where is it burried? What page that has all your other files?
It's not on the main Start page? Where do you have to navigate to get to it? Start>Media>Youtube. Help me out. Mebe get a screen shot of where you want it.

Well that is interesting... I do not have a media folder to select after i hit the start tab. The way i found it before was file explorer > windows > youtube

roush611 said:
Well that is interesting... I do not have a media folder to select after i hit the start tab. The way i found it before was file explorer > windows > youtube
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Sorry, I wasn't saying u have a media folder or should have one. Different Roms from Carriers and cooks have different folders. Be sure to check all folder in the start menue.
Since you found the youtube app here is how to get it on the start page. Very easy.
-In file explorer go to where the app is.
-long press on the app and copy it
-Now go to Windows>Start Menu>Programs
-when u get there press menu.
-scroll to edit and select paste
-close file explorer.
-hit start and enjoy
You can also creat new folders and nake ur own nedia folder and put all ur media apps there. just cut and paste instead of copy and paste.

HTC Touch Freak said:
Sorry, I wasn't saying u have a media folder or should have one. Different Roms from Carriers and cooks have different folders. Be sure to check all folder in the start menue.
Since you found the youtube app here is how to get it on the start page. Very easy.
-In file explorer go to where the app is.
-long press on the app and copy it
-Now go to Windows>Start Menu>Programs
-when u get there press menu.
-scroll to edit and select paste
-close file explorer.
-hit start and enjoy
You can also creat new folders and nake ur own nedia folder and put all ur media apps there. just cut and paste instead of copy and paste.
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Thank you!!! That worked perfect

Creating shortcuts .

Hello there.
Ive been giving my hd2 a nice overhaul today and added a couple of apps which were not in a .cab format.
E.g just cpied all the program files over to the sd card. They both work fine but im having a problem linking shortcuts to the home screen quick links. Is there a program that lets you explore the entire folders to link them to quick links or a way around this. Ive had a browse and not really found anything helpfull. I have total commander and am able to edit the registry if that helps.
Thanks for replies in advance

Kipz162 said:
Is there a program that lets you explore the entire folders to link them to quick links or a way around this.
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You could try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=275577

oruam57 said:
You could try this
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I can make the shortcuts fine, its just pairing it up the the quick links, in HTC Sense.
For example, when you touch an empty quick link square there are three options, Program, Contact, and bookmark.
Maybe a program that adds a browse through folders option.

press and hold the executable, choose copy, browse to the windows/start menu/programs folder , press and hold, choose paste as shortcut and now it will show up when you do the quick link.

samsamuel said:
press and hold the executable, choose copy, browse to the windows/start menu/programs folder , press and hold, choose paste as shortcut and now it will show up when you do the quick link.
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Thanks alot mate got it now

I'm trying to get shortcuts made to folders on my storage card and am having the hardest time. I want one that goes straight to "Movies" folder and I've tried using sktools shortcut manager and nothing shows up in the start menu though. If I just copy and paste a shortcut into start menu programs, then it doesnt launch and just says the file cannot be opened.......Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

press and hold on the music folder, choose copy, browse to windows/start menu press and hold, choose paste as shortcut. It will now show up for you to assign when you press a blank quick link

samsamuel said:
press and hold on the music folder, choose copy, browse to windows/start menu press and hold, choose paste as shortcut. It will now show up for you to assign when you press a blank quick link
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been searching for an answer to this and haven't gotten one yet.
i do exactly as instructed above (no problems if i am making shortcuts to individual exe, pdfs, etc.) problem is when making a shortcut to a folder (whether the folder is on the device or storage card makes no difference).
when i place a shortcut of a folder into the start menu it works if i 1) get to it via total commander 2)get to it by file explorer however it fails if 1) i get to it by pressing the start menu or 2) assign it as a quick link (get a message stating: "The file "XXXX" cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file.")
any ideas?
thanks!
HD2/TMoUS stock ROM

bump...anyone have ideas??
thanks!

I've the same problem! I can create shortcut to programs, a single file etc but can't create any shortcut to a folder.
When I clicked on the lnk for the folder in fexplorer or total commander, fexplorer will open with the folder listed. But if I clicked on the lnk from the launcher, the message : "The file "XXXX" cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file." appeared. I tried to create another lnk shortcut to a file and put it in the launcher and it works perfectly. Just that it dosen't work when the lnk is for a folder. Strange..........

applefruit said:
I've the same problem! I can create shortcut to programs, a single file etc but can't create any shortcut to a folder.
When I clicked on the lnk for the folder in fexplorer or total commander, fexplorer will open with the folder listed. But if I clicked on the lnk from the launcher, the message : "The file "XXXX" cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file." appeared. I tried to create another lnk shortcut to a file and put it in the launcher and it works perfectly. Just that it dosen't work when the lnk is for a folder. Strange..........
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6490385#post6490385

Hi samsamuel,
Thanks for your reply. I followed exactly what you had written on post #35. But it did not work either. One strange thing I've noticed is that the .lnk file I've created and pasted on \Windows\Start Menu\ will auto disappear by itself! To be exact, I highlighted the .lnk file I've created and paste it in \Windows\Start Menu\ folder. Under file explorer, I browse to \Windows\Start Menu\ folder and I can see the .lnk file there. I proceed to close file explorer and reopen it and browse to the same folder but the .lnk file had disappear all by itself!!!

shortcut problem

Hi guys,i am new in the forum.I have a problem putting igo on the start menu,i have tried to copy and paste it,but unfortunately it does not work.Also i tried with solitaire,got the same result.It is impossible to paste on the start menu along other icons.Can anyone help please?

patyka said:
Hi guys,i am new in the forum.I have a problem putting igo on the start menu,i have tried to copy and paste it,but unfortunately it does not work.Also i tried with solitaire,got the same result.It is impossible to paste on the start menu along other icons.Can anyone help please?
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What are you using to copy and paste??
You should use file explorer or one of the 3rd party file tools to copy and "Paste Shortcut"
You browse your device to the program directory and copy and the browse to /windows/Start Menu/Programs and either past it there or into the folder of your choice under that ...
You can also do a cut and paste if you just want to move an existing shortcut ..
and just to be sure , we are talking about the "start menu" what you get when you hit the windows key?

Hi,when i hit the window key,i get a list of all the program installed such market place,you tube,email,messenger...
I would like to have igo and solitaire there as well.
on my pc i can't see the folder windows for the htc,so i directly copy and paste from the phone and it doesn't work.

patyka said:
Hi,when i hit the window key,i get a list of all the program installed such market place,you tube,email,messenger...
I would like to have igo and solitaire there as well.
on my pc i can't see the folder windows for the htc,so i directly copy and paste from the phone and it doesn't work.
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You have to do it ON the phone, and paste shortcut not just paste ...
also if you cannot see the windows folder on your pc, you need to select activesync as your connection type, your phone will show up in your Computer, if your phone is not asking you what type of connection when you plug it in you go to
Settings>connections>USB to PC, and check the bottom box that says "Ask me ......"
It is no different than creating shortcuts on your pc, but it has to be done ON the phone with file explorer or the like ....
I do it alot so I know these steps do work ...

patyka said:
on my pc i can't see the folder windows for the htc,so i directly copy and paste from the phone and it doesn't work.
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as said above, you should be doing this on the phone, not the pc.
start - file manager - menu - show all files - browse to windows - find solitaire.exe - press and hold - choose 'copy' - scroll back up and click the folder start menu - press and hold blank area of screen - choose 'paste shortcut'
press home hard key, find a blank quicklink, press it, now you should see your shortcut available.
As for why you cant see your windows folder on the PC, , , open up file manager on the PC, browse to your phone - click tools - folder options - change to 'view' tab - scroll down the list and TICK 'show hidden files and folders' and UNTICK 'hide protected operating system files'