Howdy All,
Firstly i hope I'm putting this thread in the correct folder. If not, could the powers that be do some magic and move it to the appropriate topic.
Preamble: Using blackSTONEhenge (cookie and now slim) it bugged me that I had to have quicklinks to specific programs and not to specific folders e.g. Games or Office. After lots of searching, and I do mean lots, I managed to do this. credit must go to pgriffith in the Touch Diamond forum, and others.
Solution (for Games Folder shortcut): Unzip the _FolderView.exe in the zip file found by following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416092 post #3
Using Notepad, create a .lnk (that's .Lnk) shortcut file with the following:
66#"\Windows\_FolderView.exe" #\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\?shellres.dll,-8229
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and save as Games.lnk. Don't forget the .lnk at the end.
Copy and Paste to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. You can now add the Games folder to your Quicklinks. The beauty about this is that uses the ROMS start menu and not File Explorer.
I tried the same with Office folder and it worked, except the icon is, as you can imagine, the games folder. My next challenge is to identify the Office icon number from shellres.dll and even better the HTC Sense icons. If anyone can help, it'd be much appreciated.
PS: If this has already been discussed, kindly ignore.
smungai said:
I tried the same with Office folder and it worked, except the icon is, as you can imagine, the games folder. My next challenge is to identify the Office icon number from shellres.dll
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its not in "shellres.dll"
its here "officeres.dll, -3"
Rn
Thanks Raving Nanza. I realised my error.
For an Office Shortcut use
67#"\Windows\_FolderView.exe" #\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Office Mobile 2010\?officeres.dll,-7690
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. Funnily enough when I changed it to -3 as per your suggestion Nanza, it was the same icon.
Any ideas on using the Sense Games icon that looks like a game controller instead of the Windows folder + card icon? Anyone know what the .dll file for the Quick folder is(i.e. the one with the toggle switches for BT, Wifi etc)?
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smungai said:
Thanks Raving Nanza. I realised my error.
. Funnily enough when I changed it to -3 as per your suggestion Nanza, it was the same icon)?
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ok i dont know how you got -7690 but it could be your version of officeres.dll is differant to mine, obviously coz in mine its icon number 3....
if its just the icon you want to change then make an icon and put it in the windows folder, name it something random and create a link to the icon then lable the link - icon.lnk... now put the icon.lnk into the folder you want to have the icon for, eg games/office... any folder to be honest.
but.. swiftly moving on:
when i made my rom i created my own dlls and icons for folders, using icofx.exe and reshacker.exe .... ive uploaded my dlls below..
the icons inside my dlls are:
windowsfoldericon.dll, -1 = WINDOWS FOLDER ICON
windowsfoldericon.dll, -2 = OFFICE FOLDER ICON
windowsfoldericon.dll, -3 = TOOLS FOLDER ICON
gamesicon.dll, -1 = GAMES FOLDER ICON
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Is it possible to change the icon of an EXE, a folder or a shortcut to an icon in the format .ICO or .BMP or something similar?
I know that it is possible to do this if your desired icon is inside a .dll file, but whats about a simple ICO file or a small BMP image? can they be assigned?
On my HD .ico files are opened with Opera and look like a regular Opera file - red "O" in the Explorer ... ugly...
Can someone help?
I want to change the folder icons in the start menu and to use this wonderful icons in TF3D:
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Has no one an idea (((((
A last try to revive this topic.
I just can't believe Windows Mobile doesn't support ICO files!
Can I convert some ICO files to a DLL library using a tiny easy-to-use EXE?
i am also interested in changing folder icons for example.
tried copying a win vista dll to the pocket pc - and use SK Shortcut manager to open it. it worked but the icons were low res, no go for my hd.
i also tried making my own shell library but again encountered a problem. sk shortcut manager opened them, but found out that the icons where lacking transparency - bummer.
i was certain resco explorer could change icons (like windows on your pc can do from win explorer), but when i tried, theres no option i also tried file explorer w/ext's.. no go.. you might try total commander
sounds like you need something like
http://www.shelllabs.com/change_exe_icon.htm
though this is for windows
GOT IT !!!
Now I can customize my own icons
Look into my thread! Here is my DLL! In alpha state Try it out! Use Code: 1 to 17
justr modify the shortcut path of an *.INK file!
for example: "Blablabla\asdfasdf\Prog.exe"?windows\KSicon.dll-1
I maybe have a better idea to change a icon to own customized picture
1. go to http://www.shelllabs.com/iconchanger_download.htm and download the file IconChanger38.exe
2. Customize your own picturer (jpg, bmp, png)
3. Go to http://www.coolutils.com/Online-Image-Converter.php to change the
file extention (jpg, bmp, png) to .ico
4. Copy the (programname).exe from your phone to the Desktop
5. Right click on the (programname).exe and press Change icon
6. Search for the (filename).ico you want to have as icon (search on your desktop)
7. Then press Set and your (programname).exe icon will change
8. Put the changed (programname).exe file on your phone and reboot your phone
That's the trick
Restorator is best way to change icon for any filetypes.
http://www.bome.com/Restorator/
Just open file, search old icon, change with new and save file.
Since the new ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=504094) the Opera Browser Icon is very ugly.
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Is there any way to change it? I prefer the transparent one...
Here a bigger picture, to proof that the new opera icon is quite ugly...
Anyone any idea how to replace it?
Ain't it though?
Step 1:
Create a .REG file with the contents below and import the .REG file:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Opera9ICO]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Opera9ICO\SelectIcon]
@="\\windows\\OperaL.exe,131"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Opera9ICO\DefaultIcon]
@="\\windows\\OperaL.exe,131"
Step 2:
Adjust the contents of .LNK (Opera Browser.lnk) icon file as follows:
Code:
39#"\Windows\OperaL.exe"?:Opera9ICO
Power off/on your device ... should do the trick.
HTH,
hilaireg,
thanks, though i have to ask again a bit. sorry!
step 1,
so i copy paste the whole content
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Opera9ICO]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Opera9ICO\SelectIcon]
@="\\windows\\OperaL.exe,131"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Opera9ICO\DefaultIcon]
@="\\windows\\OperaL.exe,131"
into a .txt-file, rename it to .reg and import and run it?
step 2,
because in the reg-file OperaL.exe is mentioned, I looked it up.
Seems as if the OperaL.exe has the same 'stupid' icon.
And how or where do I
Code:
Adjust the contents of .LNK (Opera Browser.lnk) icon file as follows:
Hi DaM79,
Step 1:
That is correct, create a .REG file with the complete contents of the "Code" window in the post. You'll need to use a utility to import the .REG file - ex: PHM Registry Editor, FdcSoft (dotFred) Task Manager, etc.
Step 2:
It does, the .REG file and the adjustment to the .LNK file instruct the system to use a different icon that is embedded inside the OPERAL.EXE file. An .EXE/.DLL file can typically contain many icon resources ... which is the case with OPERAL.EXE. You can use a utility to view icon resouces - ex: ResView.
The Opera Browser shortcut (.LNK) is usually found in .\Windows\Start Menu\... - you can use File Explorer to navigate to the folder location on your device - you may need to enable Show All Files in File Explorer.
HTH,
I tried to change it, but on my side I can't change the icon settings.
So I can't get the icon change to work one bit.
Do I need software to do it?
I also tried to import the registry file with PHM editor, but it grey's the option for it.
Everything you need is attached to my previous response.
Cheers,
Thank you for pointing that out to me.
I don't know why I haven't checked that post and tried the software you mentioned.
It works like a charm now. Thank you!
Today 06:18 AM
Arunia I tried to change it, but on my side I can't change the icon settings.
So I can't get the icon change to work one bit.
Do I need software to do it?
I also tried to import the registry file with PHM editor, but it grey's the option for it.
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Looks like you have the same problem I have ... nothing works right until after my 7 am cup of coffee.
hi guys i have this program extracted from my friend touch dual
it let you scroll and view your programs folder very fast and smooth
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Name : htc programs
Size : 150kb
Info : 3X FASTER than the original program folder
Comparing Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWlZC_ZPIXA
so now i need your help to change the original programs folder path to this EXE
YOU NEED TO TRY IT
installing: unzip it and copy it anywhere in your diamond and make shortcut to startmenu
Very smooth indeed. Nice one mate.
Got a question though. How do you create a shortcut in the start menu to a program like this that hasn't been installed?
look at this - Link Creator 1.3 ... it should do the job... (if u are using english rom)
Wonderful
Is there the settings.exe?
I think this is the same as something that should already be on your phone. Check in \Windows for a file called folderview.exe (it's on my Fuze and I presume it's in Diamond's as well). I've seen this in the past since the tweak to get 4 columns in the programs directory will not work for this file. What I've done n the past is set this as a soft key to make it quicker to get to.
Aqrab said:
so now i need your help to change the original programs folder path to this EXE
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Renaming this file to folderview.exe and cooking it in the ROM overwriting the existing file wont help?
DevilzGtr said:
Very smooth indeed. Nice one mate.
Got a question though. How do you create a shortcut in the start menu to a program like this that hasn't been installed?
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use resco explorer
1-hold on the file you want to make shortcut for
2-a screen will popup
3-press send/send to startmenu
wow thanks for this! makes such a big difference
Where did you get the background from?
Thanks guys for the solving my shortcut program. It was really bugging me that I didnt have a shortcut to the TomTom 7.9.
i have a bug on my rom because of an image.
the image is on the dial pad screen.
im searching for the image of the button to make the dial keypad/keyboard popup/down?
(ill be able to supply a screenshot later but not atm)
whats the image name and where can it be found in my evk?
cheers dudes, muchly appreciated
Rn
Did you check in your phone canvas package? If it's not visible in there it may be in one of the .dlls like phcan.dll or phcanrc.dll (I can't remember their exact names), but I'm pretty sure it's an image that you can see if you open up your phone canvas package. If it's in a .dll, you can use a program like Rezhack to open and edit .dlls.
Anything like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10697671#post10697671
If this is the same issue I have then I believe its the .dlls phcanhtc.dll & phcanrc.dll that need modifying, however I don't know how to nor have I had any help in how....
The images are 'Dialer_Contact_down.png' & 'Dialer_Contact_up.png' and should be in the phonecanvas package.
Andy
help for help
cheers dudes, ill see what i can find from the info you mentioned.
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and yeah, its that little f*cka, ive wasted pure time lookin for that!
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however I don't know how to nor have I had any help in how....
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to edit dll's you need 'ResHacker' (resource hacker)
quick tutorial:
drag and drop the dll OR exe you want to edit onto the ResHacker.exe and it will open. everything inside the dll OR exe will be shown and you can edit it, eg icons
select the icon and right click
now replace resourse with your custom icon
*the number on the folder is the icon number - not the number on the icon
to make your own icons i suggest you use 'IcoFX'
install IcoFx and open it.
got to TOOLS/BATCH PROSESS
add images to that you want as icons
*dont use transparent images, it will turn out crap
select 48x48 and XP Colours
save
now go to TOOLS/RESOURCE EDITOR
click the 'add icon' and add the 'new' icons
now save but put .dll at the end of what ever you name it as
this creates a dll with your custom icons
cba explaining the rest but if ya realy wana know - pm
Rn
update
found it
to save you editing them:
Rn
(no dll's need modifying for this btw just thought id mention it, ive searched the dlls mentioned and none contain icons)
(infact i searched all the dlls in the canvas folder )
BIG thanks!
OK, so what does your dialer look like now? Is there no dialpad icon at all now?
I understand how reshacker works, however I don't think its Icons that need editing in the .dll's - its other stuff?
I have lived with the annoying cut-off for a while now but would be keen to see it fixed....
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found it
to save you editing them:
Rn
(no dll's need modifying for this btw just thought id mention it, ive searched the dlls mentioned and none contain icons)
(infact i searched all the dlls in the canvas folder )
BIG thanks!
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yeah, there is basicly no image now, my images are fully transparent..
which is what i wanted, ill upload a screenshot later, AFK = using blackstone at the moment and cant upload a screenshot but i will when im back home, ill show you what its like on my rom.
Rn
*btw im using wm6.1 if it makes a differance?
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yo dude
Rn
I didn't think I was going to like it, but I do. I might have to jack your idea! Thanks for posting the screenie!
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hi dudes,
i finaly released my rom
if you want to check out what i done with those canvas images
there are screenshots for most of the open windows
link in signature
let me know what ya think
Rn
fyi, i have added you guys to my "thanks list" on the rom thread for helping me find the image
Guys,
after playing around wwith rom cooking couldn't find what is causing incompability:
after a long phone call backlight turns off (black screen) and the only way is to reset. Short call are ok. Any suggestions where to dig and what files or registry keys should I check?
Skyguar said:
Any suggestions where to dig and what files or registry keys should I check?
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try digging in this .rgu, it seems to have most of the other power registrys inside:
EVK OEM/DEVICE/COMMON/OEMDRIVERS/bcdce8f2-eeed-407d-96c4-7b91608061b0.rgu
OSK BUILD/OEM/OEMDrivers/bcdce8f2-eeed-407d-96c4-7b91608061b0.rgu
raving_nanza said:
try digging in this .rgu, it seems to have most of the other power registrys inside:
EVK OEM/DEVICE/COMMON/OEMDRIVERS/bcdce8f2-eeed-407d-96c4-7b91608061b0.rgu
OSK BUILD/OEM/OEMDrivers/bcdce8f2-eeed-407d-96c4-7b91608061b0.rgu
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thanks mate,
but I can only find this rgu in that particular folder in my oskitchen:
21b6ed86-a505-4ad7-a4aa-b8bb93c926d9.rgu
it is probably a hidden file, have you got the hidden files toggle on in folder options?
the .rgu is definatly in both kitchens
i attatched an untouched bcdce8f2-eeed-407d-96c4-7b91608061b0.rgu from OSK/BUILD/OEM/OEMDrivers..
i have seen hidden files not show when the hidden files toggle is on.
i use acdsee photo manager to untick the hidden properties
(dont trust windows,acdsee photo manager shows all files regardless of the hidden attribute, the only reason i use that app )
you can download the acdsee version i use (v9) from here
raving_nanza said:
it is probably a hidden file, have you got the hidden files toggle on in folder options?
the .rgu is definatly in both kitchens
i attatched an untouched bcdce8f2-eeed-407d-96c4-7b91608061b0.rgu from OSK/BUILD/OEM/OEMDrivers..
i have seen hidden files not show when the hidden files toggle is on.
i use acdsee photo manager to untick the hidden properties
(dont trust windows,acdsee photo manager shows all files regardless of the hidden attribute, the only reason i use that app )
you can download the acdsee version i use (v9) from here
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Very strange, I usually use total commander, but it also can't find such file... Will try to find out why...
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I think skyguar might be getting a bit confused here. I think he is talking about trying to find the file on the phone its self. Skyguar you need to find the file in oskitchen its self before you build the rom. It probably is a hidden file in windows explorer. Its like editing the app.dat files or an app.reg file.
he is looking in his kitchen
Skyguar said:
but I can only find this rgu in that particular folder in my oskitchen
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