This isn't really "hacking" but if you have WM6.5 and you want folders I've got good news for you! iOS is no longer the only OS that can do this (it never really was, WM could do this long before iOS ever could). It's really easy once you get the hang of it, and you can even have a folder inside of a folder inside of a folder, and so on.
So here's how:
1. Go into the Start Menu
2. Tap file explorer
3. Tap "Windows"
5. Scroll down and tap on "Start Menu"
6. Tap on "Programs"
7. Tap "Menu" then "New Folder"
8. Name it whatever you want, there's your new folder!
Now that you have an empty folder, you want to put things in it, so here's how:
1. From step 6 above, find the app you want to move
2. Tap and hold until you get a menu
3. In the menu, tap cut
4. Tap the folder you want to move it to
5. Tap and hold in the blank space and tap paste
6. That's it! Do this accordingly for whatever you want!
I successfully did this on my HTC HD2, if you can't get it to work, mess with it or comment below. I intend on making a video tutorial so you can probably expect that in a few months (sorry for the wait, I am very busy).
OR you can edit the registry:
Example:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\Home\14]
"DispName"="Games"
"IconPath"="\\Windows\\Start_Icon_Games.png"
"ExePath"="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Games"
"IsFixedIcon"=dword:00000000
"HomeServiceType"=dword:00000001
"IsSet"=dword:00000001
"Index"=dword:00000003
"IsReadOnly"=dword:00000000
"ContactFavorType"=dword:00000000
"ContactOid"=""
"IsNeedRefresh"=dword:00000000
Edit those in blue. ExePath is the folder name.
PS I have these cooked in my ROM a long time ago
Folder
Whatever floats your boat, dude
Nice... But does anyone have a tutorial in a nutshell for managing the shortcuts in "Settings" ? As we all know, they are not in the "Settings" subfolder, but in registry. There are some default ones that You can change there, but as for the OEM ones, they are not always in the registry too, at least in the default location.
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I upgraded with a cooked rom, and want to know how to make new folders or catagories in the "programs" folder off of the start menu. For instance, I used the "create misc folder" from stephans kitchen and would like to create additional folders, such as office and accessories inside the programs folder.
If I create or copy the items/folders I want into the //windows/programs dir, nothing appears when I open progs folder off the start menue.
I have them on the start menu as items to launch, but would also like them to appear in the "programs" link off the start menu.
Any ideas?????
so you want folders in the start bar like in windows ?
or do you just want dirs in your program files dialog when you open it ?
i recall some program which made the start bar work like it does in windows and it was pure agony to use
You need to create your folders under //Windows/Start Menu/ these will then be displayed on your start menu.
I'm an idiot.
Ignore this thread.
But thank you for the help, you made me look a little differently, and I saw the err of my ways!(I only put my custom folders into the start menu, not into the start menu/programs/ dir)
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.
Sorry...As a former Symbian user (and Mac user) I am not so familiar with Windows Mobile file management.
How can I organize my apps into the folders I have in my "Start" menu?
Whenever I install something, it just dumps it there. I assume there must be a way to do it, but I cannot figure it out.
Thanks.
(Hoping it is not a registry tweak...why is nothing simple on Windows?)
try going through file manager and creating a new fodlers and move apps to that?
as above answer, but don't try moving anything pre installed because they will re appear when you soft reset.(I'm thinking particularly of the htc apps. there is a tweak to prevent it, but it can be surprising the first time you see it happen)
Sorry, but can I just move the apps to the pre-existing folders, say....
"Games"
or
"Internet," etc?
I want to just move them. How do I do that using the file manager?
I see a "Send..." option, but I am not sure what part of the file to send. IS that how I would 'move' something to a folder?
donalgodon said:
Sorry, but can I just move the apps to the pre-existing folders, say....
"Games"
or
"Internet," etc?
I want to just move them. How do I do that using the file manager?
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It's a bit of a pain with file manager as you can (usually) only do 1 file at a time. Long-hold a shortcut and select cut. Then go to the folder you want it in and do menu, edit, paste.
If you use something like Resco Explorer or Total Commander then you can do multiple files at a time.
donalgodon said:
Sorry, but can I just move the apps to the pre-existing folders, say....
"Games"
or
"Internet," etc?
I want to just move them. How do I do that using the file manager?
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from what i understand you just want to reorganize your start menu to look cleaner.
in the start menu you have shortcuts and folders. to access them you need to start file explorer and go to: my device > windows > start menu > programs. then just cut & paste
if you want, you can also make new folders - just tap on menu in file explorer.
some of the shortcuts/folders will reappear after reset. to prevent this you need to do a trick you can find under the "tips, tricks and reg tweaks" thread.
Thanks to all...got it...so far!
donalgodon said:
ahem......
How can I get to my device > windows > start menu > programs?
If I just boot my HD2 and go to the Start menu... all I see is the list of programs that I wish to move. If I long press on them, it says, "move to top"
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Open file manager and navigate to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs then follow the instructions above to cut and paste the shortcuts.
I assume you'll want to create folders to put some shortcuts in, and you do that by going to menu and then new folder.
i'm a newbie at this so please excuse my extremely basic question.
how can i create a shortcut in the start menu for an application i manually installed on the sd card?
browse to where you installed the prog. press and hold on the main file, choose copy, go to windows/start menu press and hold, choose paste as shortcut.
The way I usually do it is to go in through any File Explorer such as the one that comes with the device, and go into the Windows Folder and find the program you want Copy it and then go to Windows/ Start Menu/ Programs and then Paste Shortcut.
thanks
was so easy and so not obvious
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'