I HAVE tested a nice tool . you can get in Windows store :
search for:
Pocket File Manager
it is a real file Manager.... some less fuctions are missing but it is very very nice.. and all they have told me it is impossible.... it is possible how you can see it
it works fine and great .... it can follow: send every file by Bluetooth... you can open every file it is legal docx, rar, zip txt . jpeg, mp3 , mp4 ... realy legal ... it opens what is on the device! !!! and you see a great file structure and you can use skydrive........ everyone who says it is impossible im think that they doesn't try whats possible ...
I have find somtehing interessting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290261
maybeee it should us help to get a Explorer to wp8
Have you looked at the description? It is limited in exactlly the same way as described around here all the time.
Limitation (Please read it!):
Windows phone has some limitations which prevent third party applications from accessing parts of files system. You cannot access video files, music files, Document folder. So, until Microsoft open it, please do not ask us to implement this feature. It is impossible right now.
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It can access SkyDrive, FTP servers and it's own private storage. You CAN NOT access the phones Documents Folder and other Folders. You can launch an Office Document and edit it but it will then be saved to the Office Hub and the Explorer Application will still retain the old version prior to editing.
So while this does look like it works around it a file explorer in the way that people are demanding is still not possible.
StevieBallz said:
Have you looked at the description? It is limited in exactlly the same way as described around here all the time.
It can access SkyDrive, FTP servers and it's own private storage. You CAN NOT access the phones Documents Folder and other Folders. You can launch an Office Document and edit it but it will then be saved to the Office Hub and the Explorer Application will still retain the old version prior to editing.
So while this does look like it works around it a file explorer in the way that people are demanding is still not possible.
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i have tested the tool ! and it works .... it reads out some lokal files and the complete Photo and Video library!! it is a tool for lokal the link in the link it is development of it that will be release in future
but that what im testing it works everything what im saying.. and it is a file Explorer for local and for skydrive!!!! as i tested some other tool too ... it is a pdf Reader... not the Microsoft one! another one ... it can be read out the pdf files of sdcard and on local phone ... .. so im think it is possible to do a great file Explorer but we have to try it..
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/file-explorer/
Oh boy
I wish it were trued, but it aint.
Second, what Stevie said.
presumption
im think we can use one trick ... srry im not a guy who can much develop
but the idea is maybee great?
if i can Open a file of the Folder of the pocket Explorer so maybee Folder Pocket Explorer\docs\Alice in wonderland.docx in word mobile 365 /15 opend it ... but the Office hub can't find the file if im opened...... but in the functionality it opend................ im think the "lock" isn't realy a lock....... im think it is something like a key in the Windows regestry of wp8 ...that disable the Show of other Folders... but every tool can be Access all the Folders that are on the phone...... if it was a real access lock it isn't be possible to open a docx file in word from a Folder outside it is registered in Office hub ... in the tool it is added the photo hub ...
im think a clever developer shouldbe can solve the Problem without to Bypass the "lock" of MS ... Note ... In Real Windows 8 it has security informations .... but if the locked for some users you can't see the files and you can't opend it.... but im think in wp 8 there isn't this the Problem ... the Problem is it disabled in the regestry to Show something that can be accsess all the Tools
No the developers can't bypass this, as far as I am aware. It isn't just the registry key (you may be right about that one), but the runtime itself does not allow these kind of things. I have been looking for way to break the file associations, and there seems to be none, other than jailbreaking and hacking into system settings.
Yep tested this one today on my new Lumia 520 and it even does not show the music folder -_- ... Stupid limitation from MS.
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Hi All,
What is the best way to password protect (and even encrypt) some of your files (in particular excel and word files) on the XDA EXEC ?
It looks like Windows Mobile 5 doesn't support this, so I assume I will have to get a third party software for this ? Which one do you recommend that does just this ? any Freeware ?
Thanks.
This one is worth resurrecting anytime:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41464&highlight=penny+arcade
V
I was gonna say that my WM5 has encryption option in the built in File Explorer - tap and hold the file. I guess though it appears because Resco Explorer is installed.
It costs, but it's good
http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/default.asp
Give it a try - that's free !
Rick - how do you unencypt those files? Do you have to access them through Resco, or just access them normally eg in Pocketword, and it asks for a password? That'd be cool...
V
Rick - how do you unencypt those files? Do you have to access them through Resco, or just access them normally eg in Pocketword, and it asks for a password? That'd be cool...
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Can't believe this is happening - I'm gonna give Vijay some information !!!
Anyway - after a bit of testing, the encrypted file can only be seen and decrypted in File Explorer or Resco File Explorer. It isn't recognised (and doen't appear) in PWord. Phew !
Thank you. I don't use too many apps that aren't mine really, so I'm grateful for the info!
Just my thought was, how'z about someone writes a custom device driver to interact with encrypted files to permit transparent encryption/decryption. Otherwise, the resco plugin is just equivalent to zipping (with "store" I guess, given WinCE's built in compression) and password protecting? Obtrusive but effective I suppose.
Another Offtopic thought I had. Anyone interested in doing a root kit 'sploit for WinCE? I was doing some R&D, but couldn't find any "honest" use for it, other then a la Sony, root hiding files from the OS. But this could be useful...
V
Does anyone have a hack that would allow me to view and save data files at a lower folder than the first level?
I.e. my folder structure is \Personal\Financial\ but excel and word can only see files stored under \Personal\ and not the next folder down. I need to be able to access this second level from within the application.
Would be a great help to me.
If you haven't installed Mad Programmer's dialog changer, you're not using your pda properly.
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17133
V
Thanks vijay555 but this is not in relation to installing apps.
There is a particular problem in WM2003 whereby if I store for example my pocket excel files in the folder:
\Financial\Spreadsheets\
I cannot access this folder from Pocket Excel but only from File Explorer. Pocket excel will only show the files existing in the folder "Financial" here. It means that when I create a new excel (or any other document) from within the application, I have to save it to the "financial" directory first, then manually move it to the next folder down.
Same applies to Pocket Word, Listpro etc files (any files in fact).
Paul
pauldcullen: although the link I gave is talking about installing cabs and stuff, Mad Programmer's dialog changer hooks into the OS and changes all of the rubbish OS dialogs (that only allow you to see My documents etc) and replaces them with the more advanced kind that let you navigate anywhere.
The link I gave is a useful one on installing the app itself, because Mad Programmer's website is generally Japanese. But hopefully, try installing the app and you should be able to navigate anywhere for saving files.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039
Ensure you use the right version for your OS.
V
thanks a lot I'll give it a shot - any stability problems with it?
I've never had any and used it for > 1year on both Wm2003 and Wm5.
V
vijay I've installed it and it seems to work for SAVING new files into a sub-directory which in itself is great!
However, as soon as I OPEN pocket excel etc, I cannot see these files in the subfolders, only those in the parent folder - any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
Paul
Hmm, I just noticed that...
It seens mad programmer only hooked the saving, not opening dialogs.
Not the best option I know, but I never open files using word, I use gsfinder to locate them and open directly by double clicking.
Other then that, I don't think Word was "designed" to show the subfolders as you've got them configured. PITA I know.
V
Anyone know how to associate .txt & .doc files with Word?? Or associate a file type to a certain program??
I dont know what happened, some how they got disassociated with Pocket Word. But than a strange thing happened, I connected my 8125 to my PC and synced with it. I transferred a couple of .doc files over to it and somehow they got associated with Word :-/. I tried to do the same with .txt files but no luck.
Does anyone have any insight on this?
This really chaps my nipples as well.
On Pocket PC X-2003 you could go into file explorer and change file associations right there. Apparently now they don't give people the option by default. What happens when some shmuck program hijacks a filetype? When I saw this functionality missing on my Cingular 2125 Smartphone I wasn't too dissapointed, but it's rediculous that they took this off the PPC platform also.
I think you can still do this with various tweaking programs. Just make sure that they support WM 5 before even thinking about it. Not sure if you can find this in freeware or commercial. If you spot anything good that's freeware, please let us know.
RESCO Explorer can do it
Cheers
hrb
or you can have a look at the reg fr word, i have found powerpoint and excel, not sure where word is!!
I think gsfinder can do it, for free.
V
I couldn't find an option with GsFinder to associate apps...but i did one one with Resco Explorer.
Is there anway to change the icon to Pword for a file?? Its still the same as before, but it's working nonetheless. Thanx
GSFinder:
(Menu) - View > Options > File Types (tab)
V
I have created on Note Containing some diagram in NOTES Application in Windows MObile 6.1
The file saved is of extension .pwi.
I want to open the file and copy the contents from it on to my Laptop.
Please Help..
Ashu
Just open it with Word..
Wouldn't life be easier...
It would be so nice if it were that simple... I have Word 2007. Do I have to install any plugin?
Thanks
when you open it with MS word,the system will warn you to download a new patch,then go on,IE will open the page of MS automatic, ok, guy, download the file ,you can open the File Format pwi
my ENGLISH is so poor,but i belive you konw what i mean....
didn't work right
I tried both openign this in office word 2007 in which I was promted to pick and encoder either ms-dos or windows 9default or other and non of those did anythign but show the .pwi as code not a drawing and office word 2007 did not ask for me to download said patch do you know were I can get the patch manually
I also tried opeing it with IE with no results please help
.Pwi
.Pwi In 2002
.docx In 2002
Allowing Microsoft office 2002 to open a document that is 2007 docx.
also pwi documents, & .Txt
*this convertor available from microsoft will hopefully allow you to open
.docx
.Pwi
.Txt
.and a few more i cant be asked to list...
in microsoft office 2002
Available from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...70-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displayLang=en
**I personally use Office 2002, and it works fine, should also work seemlessley with office 2007
Casper the friendly ghost the friendlyiest ghost in town
If for any reason it doesnt work please feel free to contact me directly, as i have mine working absolutely fine and am now going to try and make 2007 do the same thing... I actually only do this so i can scribble up how to's and resolve compatability issues so if you have a problem Please bug me, if my one works so can yours!
*excuse the title but life behind a machiene gets a lil boring!
Can't open PWI files with Word 2007
I've got the same (or a similar) problem to others in this discussion. I've got lots of Note (PWI) files created on my XDA using Windows Mobile 2005. I want to open these with Word (or any other desktop application). I've only got Word 2007 running on Vista, which doesn't recognise these files. OneNote 2007 doesn't recognise them either. I can't believe it's a good idea to try to install a converter that was written for Word 2002 into Word 2007, as suggested here. I don't feel like taking this risk unless someone has actually done it and can say it works...
Surely there _must_ be a way of accessing these files on a Vista/Office 2007 PC?
Thanks - Rowan
how to open psi file in XP or Vista
Hey, try to use My Mobiler to open your .psi directly from your computer,
highlight the content of your whole file by selecting all,
copy n paste the text onto a new notepad.
There you are.
Above all, you need to download My Mobiler and install it. It's a freeware n has been around for quite sometime.
For details can refer to
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?soft=1866
or google for it.
Thanks for this idea. I've downloaded this package and it does work, as you say. But it's a very roundabout and tedious way of opening a PWI file that I have on my desktop PC. I've got to:
1. Connect my mobile up to my PC.
2. Copy the file from my PC to my mobile.
3. Open up the virtual window on my mobile using MyMobiler.
4. Open the document on my mobile, via the virtual window.
5. Select and copy the text.
6. Paste it into a document on my PC.
Why on earth can't there just be an import filter into Word 2007, or a notepad-like application that can open PWI files as text? Why, for that matter, can't I open them in OneNote 2007? Are Microsoft trying to punish me for moving to Office 2007 or something?
I know other people need to import "ink", but I hardly ever use this, so I'm just interested in text.
Thanks - Rowan
This is simple:
1. Open Word (2007)
2. look for the file pwi to open
3. open it!
If you do this just by clicking the file it won't work. Why? Because some knucklehead in Microsoft didn't think things through.
mikexmyers said:
This is simple:
1. Open Word (2007)
2. look for the file pwi to open
3. open it!
If you do this just by clicking the file it won't work. Why? Because some knucklehead in Microsoft didn't think things through.
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THAT DOES NOT WORK!
Not opening in word by clicking it is simple and easy to fix. It's called file association.
But Word 2007 does not recognise the pwi file format. I've recently installed both office and the converters (which do say that they are for 2007 BTW).
(edit) OK - after that I got it to work.
You HAVE to have activesync installed on the machine you are trying to open it on.
It didn't work - I installed activesync - it still didn't work.
I connected the PDA - and copied over a pwi file to the PC. I could then double-click the file, and word did recognise the file format then.
g.turner said:
THAT DOES NOT WORK!
Not opening in word by clicking it is simple and easy to fix. It's called file association.
But Word 2007 does not recognise the pwi file format. I've recently installed both office and the converters (which do say that they are for 2007 BTW).
(edit) OK - after that I got it to work.
You HAVE to have activesync installed on the machine you are trying to open it on.
It didn't work - I installed activesync - it still didn't work.
I connected the PDA - and copied over a pwi file to the PC. I could then double-click the file, and word did recognise the file format then.
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What can you do if you no longer own the PDA that made the .pwi files? I need a way to read these files...
mikexmyers said:
This is simple:
1. Open Word (2007)
2. look for the file pwi to open
3. open it!
If you do this just by clicking the file it won't work. Why? Because some knucklehead in Microsoft didn't think things through.
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It does open but, if you are like me and use it for a mixture of diagrams and handwritten text (all 'ink') don't expect it to display as it does on your device.
Much better to open and simply take a screenshot(s) to import.
The Homer at MS ought to be required to use this for a month so he/she understands the p**s-poor conversion and how irritating it is
my note file from htc hd2 is all grabled(unreadable charachters. microsoft word open but asks to select encoding that makes document readable.. there's TONS and none of them can i read my notes? any help please. i'd like to be able to save my notes from phone to desktop and read them!
Thank you
It seems to work in OpenOffice.org Writer. I can open a .pwi file in Writer and then save it with same name and format. When I open the file on my phone it looks like the text is in another font but that's no big problem.
To sync the file via Windows Mobile Device Center (ActiveSync) I have to close OpenOffice completely.
I've searched internet during whole day for how to restore my notes from my X1 which is sold! Installed OpenOffice, Microsoft Office 2007 - nothing helped!
Nothing except one guy's little program from 4PDA.ru. This guy's name is Mike Sinkovsky, his post is here
I think he won't mind if I post his program here(sources can be obtained from the link above). Attached.
P.S.: If you have lot of pwi files, maybe the my bat-file will help you which contais this line: "PWORD.EXE %1 > %1.html". As you see you must run it and give your pwi file as a parameter to it, and it will make readable HTML file from it.
P.P.S.: Mike Sinkovsky, thank you again!
Could you explain how you're using this pword app? When I open it, I see a command screen flash up for a second then disappear. I don't see any way to use it.
Thanks!
1. Create a shortcut on desktop.
2. Open shortcut properties.
3. To the string which is specified in "Target" add name of your pwi file (assuming that it's situated in the same folder) + " > 1.html" (should look like "C:\pword.exe mynote.pwi > 1.html")
4. Press ok
5. Run the shortcut.
6. Check the newly created 1.html file in the same folder you have pword.exe
the program works like a charm, thanks! You saved me a lot of tedious copy&paste time..
Hi.
Does anyone know if it's possible to security protect files/folders on my the HTC HD2? I have all my bank info, pin numbers etc. which I used to password protect and various files i want to lock in a folder.
I do know you can get software for this, so is there one someone can recommend or the best ones to use??
thanks in advanced
shane
Why dont you use SPB Wallet?
Subsx said:
Hi.
Does anyone know if it's possible to security protect files/folders on my the HTC HD2? I have all my bank info, pin numbers etc. which I used to password protect and various files i want to lock in a folder.
I do know you can get software for this, so is there one someone can recommend or the best ones to use??
thanks in advanced
shane
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i use resco file explorer.
it has the lock/encrypt option in any file in your device!
also (and that is very nice for me) if you make the installation by your pc(and not by cab) the encrypt option is working and at your pc!!
tested years now,in xp and vista
zaharakis said:
i use resco file explorer.
it has the lock/encrypt option in any file in your device!
also (and that is very nice for me) if you make the installation by your pc(and not by cab) the encrypt option is working and at your pc!!
tested years now,in xp and vista
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Cheers guys, im trying the resco file explorer as the SPB one is mainly for passwords, pins etc, im more looking at locking files in a folder etc.
I going to try the 7 day trail and see how it goes =]
FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" transparent disk encryption program for PCs and PDAs.
Using this software, you can create one or more "virtual disks" on your PC/PDA. These disks operate exactly like a normal disk, with the exception that anything written to one of them is transparently, and securely, encrypted before being stored on your computer's hard drive.
http://www.freeotfe.org/mobile_site/index.html
This works great on my HD2.