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Spell Check app

This is my first tinkering with a Window Mobile application.
I found instructions for modifying the spell check DB for WM5 at TiltMobility and thought that would be a good start.
I was really thinking of the word completion, so if I can find that file, I will turn this into that application.
Basically, this goes through the spell check 10 word pairs at a time, and has a check box for each line, allowing you to check the word pairs you want to delete.
[My 90 day trial of Visual Studio is expiring Tuesday, and the last thing I won't have time to complete; that is actually replacing the spell check file with the modified file.
The basics of the app are this:
1) find the spell check file (it is in the Windows directory, and called somthing like autocorrect.0102.txt, but I have found that the numbers can be different)
-it also makes a copy of this file i nthe Windows directory calling it backup*.*.*
2) read in 10 words at a time, and display them
3) if any are checked, don't those to the temp file, and copy all those to be kept in the temp file (mine had about 880 word pairs)
4) if the user selects save and quit (menu item) save the remaining unviewed word pairs into the temporary file
5) Now, this was supposed to be the part that replaces the original file with the temporary file, but I was not able to figure that part out; the file is a system & hidden file (Oh, it is also a ROM file!!! DOH), and any of the functions to change its attrbutes or move or delete it failed; so I just display a message at the end as to what file to delete and move; but I can't do that, even though the TiltMobility atricle says you can, perhaps you will be able to
I am a software engineer, used to programming embedded C. Visual Studio uses C++, but it still allows you to use straight C (mostly) with the C++ compiler/debugger,.... So, that is what this is programmed in. [So, if anyone has suggetions or comments, just keep that in mind.]
In the three screen shots:
1 - start up shows your Spell Check file
2 - shows a list of words
3 - shows the message at the end that tells what files to delete and move (if you want to)
Just ask if you have any questions.
This was really an exercise in tinkering with WM development, but I thought I'd share it if anyone is interested.
I have ideas for more apps, but the 90 day trial of Visual Studio is just days away, so I'm not sure what I'll do.

I have ideas for more apps, but the 90 day trial of Visual Studio is just days away, so I'm not sure what I'll do.
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Uninstall it, and re-install it. There you go, 90 more days of "trial". or search Bit Torrent. Or use the legitimate free version: Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition/

k-semler said:
Uninstall it, and re-install it. There you go, 90 more days of "trial". or search Bit Torrent. Or use the legitimate free version: Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition/
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The Express Edition (appearantly) does not allow WM development.
I would think the guys at MS are smart enough to make it a little more difficult that allowing the 90 day trial to be uninstalled and reinstalled and then work for another 90 days.
But, I don't really know.
Cheers.

im sure you can do something with setting the clock back
or, if you are a student or know soimeone who is a student.. use this:
https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/product.aspx?productid=1

[WARNING] To all CoPilot users

Dear CoPilot users,
Over the last month I have been having a bit of a battle with the makers of CoPilot 8, ALK, with regards to my license which I purchased in early 2010.
Like many of you here, I'm a bit of a compulsive phone updater, be it new windows builds, android or this new android NAND stuff.
Anyway, every time I flashed a ROM, I'd have to reactivate Co-Pilot over the internet. No problem. However, one day, it stopped working, saying that my code was invalid!! Much to my horror, I sent ALK an e-mail asking what had happened. Here was my response.
Discussion Thread
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Response (Brandt) - 08/11/2010 11.45 AM
Dear Jon,
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
Unfortunately the reason why you are no longer able to continue activating CoPilot is our Activation server has seen that you have reached the maximum permitted activation limit for a product.
Unfortunately there is nothing further I can do to unlock your Product Key Code to allow for further activations as this falls under excessive uses of activation.
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Well, I didn't realise I could only activate so many times before the product was no longer mine. So I did some fishing through my T&C's for CoPilot 8 and there is no actual figure to indicate what "the maximum permitted activation limit for a product" is.
So I replied with an e-mail to that effect, saying that there is nothing in black and white for me to have known this. A month later they finally got back to me and said that I can now reactivate my code.
Now - I can understand what's happened. From their server's point of view, lots of people could be using my code on a large number of devices. So how do you get around this?
Well, every time you go to flash a new ROM, **MAKE SURE YOU DEACTIVATE YOUR LICENSE FIRST**!!
In settings (assuming you have show all settings selected), you will see a license button. Select your map in the list of things and press deactivate.
If you do this then you will be okay. But I suspect ALK will be updating their T&C to prevent this from occurring again.
Anyway, I hope that saves some of you from some potential trouble in the future.

why dont you backup & restore using titanium?
works for me
as far as im aware the activation code is linked to your phones IMEI, so it doesnt matter how many times you change your build, (with the same os) if restoring from backup

this is common practice with drm'd software.
the solution is just not to use it.

In The windows ver .. there is a file called : licp8.dat
That keeps your lic Info ...
Wonder if there is one for thr Android ???
then it will not matter
Just Found This ..
Requirements:
- A *LEGAL* copy of CoPilot 8 for Windows Mobile and the license key
- The latest version of CoPilot 8 for Android (works in Froyo now) Link to ALK Web Site
I bought it about 8 months ago for my HD2, for Windows Mobile 6.5. Great piece of software. I contacted ALK to ask if I could transfer between OS's and they said no, it wouldn't work! It also clearly states on their web site that transfers don't work:
Link
So being stubborn, I thought I'd take my own license from WinMo and deactivate it, stick it into Android and needless to say - it works and I have a fully legal copy of CoPilot 8 running on my Android Froyo device. Those cheeky beggers at ALK!!!
So how to get it working:
•Make sure you still have CoPilot installed under Windows Mobile and activated;
•Launch CoPilot. Go to the Menu|Settings|Licensing (NOTE: If you can't see this, find "More Settings" and select that first to show Licensing);
•Select your Map Region from the list (Mine was UK and Ireland), then press "Deactivate";
•CoPilot will now shut down;
•Boot into Android and using an installer, install the APK file which is in the requirements section at the top of the page or here;
•Open CoPilot from the Menu and it will ask for your license info. Enter this as you did when you first bought CoPilot (usually a username and password);
•Bada Bing. That should be it, all working!
Just to clarify one further time, this is only for legally purchased licenses. No questions about dodgy software please. Thank you.

WarlockW said:
Just Found This ..
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LOL Warlock, that was my original post

[Q] Windows Phone Device Manger

Anyone using WP Device Manager on HD2 WP7 from touchxperience? It seems to make it works with registration key with donation.

You can use it even without key since the public beta is now open. It's very promising even not every functions are finalized.
You only need a chevroned hd2

The program showed my HD2 is connected but i cant use any of the function inside. Any idea?

Finally i'm done with it. Thanks!!

can you plz tell me how you did that?? Ive got the same problem !!

I guess it would work in one of three cases:
Making your phone unlocked: Using CheveronWP7 software. However, you can not use it if your phone is updated UNLESS YOU ROLL IT BACK as the developers themselves agreed with Microsoft to fix this bug and remove their tool.
Registering your phone via Microsoft APP Hub: you can register either as developer and then you have to pay about 65 british pounds or as a students with proof on DreamSpark for free
Getting registration key after donation (not sure about unlocking): it is supposd to unlock your phone even if it is updated.
Hope it helps

[Q] Annoying ( Elevated Command Prompt ).

There is a lot I like about Windows 8 Developer, and a lot I don't like.
Number One Annoying is , Everytime I Run a Program or install something, You have to execute with administrator rights.
I can't see why I have to do this, because I am the only User and in users it shows me as administrator.
Also I find it almost impossible to install programs that are located on a HDD on another computer on my network.
ie-- I have large collection of apps located in a folder on another pc on the network.
In windows 7 I can install any of these apps from tha PC, But not in 8 , it just won't let me.
Any help would be appreciated.

Admin rights are messed up in Windows dev preview. so you will have to live with that or go back to win7. if you get too annoyed by that
even in software like vmware you wont be able to run a virtual machine if you dont run it as admin.
in 3dsmax i get an error because it cant read a file from a plugin.
and UAC disabled means nothing, only you dont have to get the message. but it doesn't mean it changes something.
i already got used to that, but when you have to run programs as admin, you dont get drag and drop. so sometimes its hard to do stuff without it and i get annoyed. but oh well. thats something they will fix for beta but since its a preview for developers. dont expect a fix for that.

can anyone help me with mine

sparks79 said:
There is a lot I like about Windows 8 Developer, and a lot I don't like.
Number One Annoying is , Everytime I Run a Program or install something, You have to execute with administrator rights.
I can't see why I have to do this, because I am the only User and in users it shows me as administrator.
Also I find it almost impossible to install programs that are located on a HDD on another computer on my network.
ie-- I have large collection of apps located in a folder on another pc on the network.
In windows 7 I can install any of these apps from tha PC, But not in 8 , it just won't let me.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Have you tried disabling UAC ?
Start --> type "UAC", click on "Settings", then on "Change User Account Control Settings". Then slide the bar all the way to the bottom (Never notify), click OK twice.
If you REALLY need to run something as admin, Right Click --> "Run As Administrator"

Keeps asking for Activation

I have a couple desktops in my house and both were installed with Retail Windows 8 with keys. They were activated without issue. Now, one of them is constantly asking for activation. Every time I activate it, it says it is activated and then the next time you sit at the PC, it asks again.
Any ideas?
Thanks!

Talderon said:
I have a couple desktops in my house and both were installed with Retail Windows 8 with keys. They were activated without issue. Now, one of them is constantly asking for activation. Every time I activate it, it says it is activated and then the next time you sit at the PC, it asks again.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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More info would be needed to answer this. Did you buy the promotion for win 8 at the reduced price? Are both computers on the same key, or two different keys? If they are different, are they legit?
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AlonB. said:
More info would be needed to answer this. Did you buy the promotion for win 8 at the reduced price? Are both computers on the same key, or two different keys? If they are different, are they legit?
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As what AlonB said, yes you need to clarify those things first.
1. Are you using same key on both computers?
2. Is it legit?

Talderon said:
I have a couple desktops in my house and both were installed with Retail Windows 8 with keys. They were activated without issue. Now, one of them is constantly asking for activation. Every time I activate it, it says it is activated and then the next time you sit at the PC, it asks again.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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I would try a manual Product key install. I had the same issue when I went from my Windows 8 Preview to Windows 8 Pro..
I had to put in the key through command prompt..
Step 1:
Run Command Prompt as administrator
Step 2:
slmgr.vbs -ipk 00000-00000-00000-00000-00000
Step 3: go to settings, change pc settings, activate windows.
**optional** step 3: go to desktop, then control panel, then activate windows from control panel.
Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryZqMN5ToPE

Did you add Media Center to the two PCs? If so, did you use the same key for both Media Center installs. I accidently did this on one of 4 computers I upgraded and it kept asking for a valid key. I input a new Media Center key and it fixed the problem.

may be that computer already update automatically to microsoft, so there is update on your system and it need to input your key again...
i'm sorry if this can not help you...
be patient and try some other ways...

Sorry for lateness of reply and thank you all for your help and suggestions.
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More info would be needed to answer this. Did you buy the promotion for win 8 at the reduced price? Are both computers on the same key, or two different keys? If they are different, are they legit?
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These were installed with keys that I get from work (I work for Microsoft).
anazhd said:
As what AlonB said, yes you need to clarify those things first.
1. Are you using same key on both computers?
2. Is it legit?
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Different Keys and it is Legit.
66stang351 said:
Did you add Media Center to the two PCs? If so, did you use the same key for both Media Center installs. I accidently did this on one of 4 computers I upgraded and it kept asking for a valid key. I input a new Media Center key and it fixed the problem.
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Only one PC has Media Center, but that PC is not having this issue.
I will try some of the other suggestions and see what we can manage. I'll also Phone Activation which I have found on other sites.
Thanks all!

>These were installed with keys that I get from work (I work for Microsoft).
I hope you solve your issue. If you need to dig further, I'd suggest a Windows hacking site, eg (http://forums.mydigitallife.info/forums/42-Windows-8). There, you can find any amount of detail about MS' "new and improved" DRM, OA 3.0, that you care to. And if you don't want to take the trouble, there are ready-made solutions for the ADDs.
No disrespect, but it's with considerable irony that an MS employee has to seek help with his legitimately licensed Windows, while the warez peeps can skip all of the ballyhoo with a 5-min Goog search, and another minute to run their very own KMS activation server. No hacks, no cracks. The difference in convenience is so stark that even legit users may want to avail of the warez solution. It's akin to buying a BluRay and then grabbing a HD rip off the net than messing with the Digital Copy.
It's been said many times: DRM afflicts the legit users more than the pirates. Win8 is no exception. That MS is resorting to more and more draconian DRM speaks poorly of its understanding of tech. Perhaps Win8's current travails are a consequence of that myopia.
To elaborate on a previous reply, the basic troubleshooting steps are below. When prompted with the activation request, open an elevated command prompt and check on the status of your activation, with
slmgr -dli (display license info)
then uninstall your key, with
slmgr -upk (uninstall product key)
and try installing it again, with
slmgr -ipk <your_key> (install product key)
slmgr -ato (activate Windows)
Check again with
slmgr -dli
As you said, next step would be phone activation. 3rd step: restore from "Change PC settings". Last step: Clean reinstall. In order of work involved.

Thanks for all that and I agree, a shame that I can't get help internally.
I did find a similarity. My dad's computer started doing the same thing.
BOTH of these machines were Upgraded, not a clean install like mine (I tend to shy away from upgrading).
Still working on it.
Thanks again for the suggestions, I am going to poke around the dark side to see what they have come up with.

Win 8.1 new pc asking over and over to activate windows
Talderon said:
I have a couple desktops in my house and both were installed with Retail Windows 8 with keys. They were activated without issue. Now, one of them is constantly asking for activation. Every time I activate it, it says it is activated and then the next time you sit at the PC, it asks again.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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If you ever figure out why, let me know. I bought a new computer, windows already installed and I've been through the activate windows every day for the last four days.

Weird. Only activated my Win8 key one time here.