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Is there some way to excise Internet Explorer from my Blue Angel? I don't like IE, never did, never use it, and use XPlite to remove it from WinXP as well. And is it so tightly integrated with the operating system that if it were to be removed I'd have a hard time getting other programs to run? Thanks.
it is into rom, if you made custom rom and remove ie files this is the only way, you can always delete ie shortcuts from \windows\start menu. There is no software like nlite for windows mobile
Thanks, xplode. I'll have to try that sometime. When I do, I'll come back to this thread and report my success/failure.
this is my first experience with a pocket pc or anything running windows mobile and i must admit that i'm hooked to the platform/os. its great. have one problem though... i used to have a palm device and the installations of palm software was so much simpler. i like the fact that pocket pc software comes with the option of .exe installation, or .cab installation. but why did they make the .cab installation so tedious? you should be able to drag the cab file over to the activesync window and have it install. simple.
is it just me?
not sure what you mean... i prefer to see cab instalations, cause i hate using activesync, i prefer just load it to my wizard and execute it on WM5... i hate all that activesync thing... another thing is when i download some new stuff directly on my xda, and it appears to be activesync exe instalator... it drives me mad, cause i have to wait until i get to my pc... see my point?
banannq said:
not sure what you mean... i prefer to see cab instalations, cause i hate using activesync, i prefer just load it to my wizard and execute it on WM5... i hate all that activesync thing... another thing is when i download some new stuff directly on my xda, and it appears to be activesync exe instalator... it drives me mad, cause i have to wait until i get to my pc... see my point?
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maybe i didn't explain it properly. i figure since you have to click explore on the activesync window anyway and drag over the cab file then go to file explorer in the windows mobile device and then run it, it would be so much easier to drag the cab file over to the activesync window and let activesync install the cab file for you.
as for your issue. most sites will have a choice to download either the exe installer or the cab file.
i only use cab too
ppl who download directly to their pda also cant use activesync
when i wanna install a program i just pop my sdcard in my reader and copy the cab's to the pda and install them
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=248516
when that's installed right click on your cab file and select 'Cab via Activesync'
Midget_1990 said:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=248516
when that's installed right click on your cab file and select 'Cab via Activesync'
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Yep hiimcliff, now i get you, and your right. this would be cool - most of the times i download cabs on my pc rather then pda directly, and then it would be a good idea. that link in previous post would be a good one to check ;]
Midget_1990 said:
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=248516
when that's installed right click on your cab file and select 'Cab via Activesync'
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oh thanks... thats great.
why on earth would ms not have this as a built in feature? it seemed like a no brainer to me.
Because cabs are for the device, and installers are for your PC. The fact that we generally prefer to use cabs for more control over the install is a positive side effect, but not necessarily an intended consequence.
It's like living next door to a sexy 18 year old who sunbathes a lot.
V
you know you are a true geek, when:
you are comparing 'a sexy 18 years old sun bathing' with 'a cab file installation'
Rudegar said:
i only use cab too
ppl who download directly to their pda also cant use activesync
when i wanna install a program i just pop my sdcard in my reader and copy the cab's to the pda and install them
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that's exactly the way I do it.
and I have Never thought about an 18 year old while doing it.
hmmmm
vijay555 said:
Because cabs are for the device, and installers are for your PC. The fact that we generally prefer to use cabs for more control over the install is a positive side effect, but not necessarily an intended consequence.
It's like living next door to a sexy 18 year old who sunbathes a lot.
V
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i can dig it. but lots of ppc apps dont even have an .exe installer.
you know you are a true geek, when:
you are comparing 'a sexy 18 years old sun bathing' with 'a cab file installation'
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i have no problems being a geek.
Call me dumb, but how do I install a CAB? I looked at wiki and several forums
A little help
tl_bull said:
Call me dumb, but how do I install a CAB? I looked at wiki and several forums
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You really need to look harder or just try and experiment...
Now that I've fired off the mandatory chastisement, let me try to be somewhat helpful....
When your phone is connected to your Desktop, Right click on your active sync icon in your Desktop Windows taskbar. Select "Explore". You'll get a windows explorer. You can just drag and drop the CAB file from your Windows Desktop to that folder, and viola! a Cab file is now on your PPC.
From there, explore to that same directory from your PPC using File Explorer (if you haven't figured out how to get CABs installed on your PPC yet, you probably aren't using Resco Explorer yet, either ). From the the PPC explorer, just click the CAB file and it'll install.
I hope that helps.
-Humbert
Ah see, mine is having issues as I am on Vista Ultimate... and well it isnt Ultimate with syncing, Guess if I use the XP comp I may have seen this with no issue.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH THOUGH! That was a big help!
obcviously your new to ppc's, Welcome to xda-devs and a world of a love and hate relationship!
just keep in mind .cab's install within the ppc and .exe's usually install with activesync while your device is connected to your pc. If you have a .exe give you a Win32 error, that means it runs on the ppc as well.
You could also send the CAB file using bluetooth OR by e-mail. Then simply receive the mail on your ppc, detach the attachment (the CAB file) and proceed from there.
By the way: after you install the CAB, you can delete it from you ppc, to save space.
Oh, and should this thread not be in the general forum in stead of WM6?
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Ah see, mine is having issues as I am on Vista Ultimate... and well it isnt Ultimate with syncing, Guess if I use the XP comp I may have seen this with no issue.
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WINRAR.... is installed on my machine and cab's were viewed as RAR's (I figured everyone rar'd or zipped em, so I was unpacking them and trying to install that way of the setup.xml But I put one unpacked on the PPC and it looks like an executable so I confirmed and then installed, I am no tracking... MicroSD card... Nokia carries mainly Mini's I have 3 minisd's with only a little need for any of the three...
CANT DELETE (tried top thread normal BB Code spot in advance, admin or mod if you see this please delete I figured it out with help from the fine board members you have.)
tl_bull said:
Ah see, mine is having issues as I am on Vista Ultimate... and well it isnt Ultimate with syncing, Guess if I use the XP comp I may have seen this with no issue.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH THOUGH! That was a big help!
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There is a tutorial around here somewhere that someone created to explain how to get AS working or at least to change the drivers for the tool that Vista uses to the AS drivers so that you can sync in Vista.
I haven't read it myself as I am still using XP Pro and haven't needed to, but have heard several people say that it solved their Vista nightmares as far as their Hermes devices go.
The technique is described in my guide HERE give it a go, however if it doesnt work this technique is the same as described elsewhere in the forum and as such you should try to get access to an XP machine until vista is conquered.
Ive had many PMs saying it works fine so it is definatly worth a shot
In Vista, the process of copying a cab or other file from the PC to the WM device is even easier. Vista has default USB drivers that show the WM device in Vista File Explorer and you can drag and drop items from one system to the other when they are connected over USB.
If you connect a WM device and then run Windows Update, the Vista Mobile Device Center update will automatically download and you will have all the features of ActiveSync automatically.
The procedures described by Mr Vanx are of course if you want to use your Vista PC to upgrade the ROMs on your WM device and other such advanced technical things that you should avoid until you've gained some experience!
Hope this helps.
tl_bull said:
Call me dumb, but how do I install a CAB? I looked at wiki and several forums
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If you having problems with Vista you could install the cab file onto your memory card if you have a card reader, and then run it from your device by tapping on it. I can vouch for the Vista fix that mrvanx pointed out as I have used it myself, it is all clearly described with full screenshots and I think you should give it go, just follow each step and do exactly as it says!
Is there a driver out there I can slap onto C:\ so that the computer will see my phone and let me drag files to it? I don't need ActiveSync atm just a driver so that the phone is recognized.
OS is XP btw
l0lcats said:
Is there a driver out there I can slap onto C:\ so that the computer will see my phone and let me drag files to it? I don't need ActiveSync atm just a driver so that the phone is recognized.
OS is XP btw
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WM5torage if not in the ROM you using install it on device mem then you can see your storage card like a flash drive.
stylez said:
WM5torage if not in the ROM you using install it on device mem then you can see your storage card like a flash drive.
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Turning off active sync on the phone and disabling auto connect on desktop active sync should force Windows to install your device as a flash storage device.
Well, the thing is that I want to use my phone on the desktop I use in the office. It's a company asset without Sync Center and it only sees the phone as a Generic RNDIS so that's why I'm looking for a simple solution.
Would WM5torage be the best thing? Would that have been in the Rose ROM 1.6 by Stylez and Ricky?
l0lcats said:
Well, the thing is that I want to use my phone on the desktop I use in the office. It's a company asset without Sync Center and it only sees the phone as a Generic RNDIS so that's why I'm looking for a simple solution.
Would WM5torage be the best thing? Would that have been in the Rose ROM 1.6 by Stylez and Ricky?
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Yes if you click USBtoPC in the settings panel it there also in program group
I just found WM5torage on the device and activated it...not sure what that does with the phone.
It's all good now. That did the trick. Thanks guys.
any body have apps for touch hd like iphone?help..............
Hi there,
it depends really... what kind of apps are you looking for exactly?
Even though it is limited at the moment, have you tried going to Windows Marketplace apps store? some free apps there...
HDtweak is a must - Lets you fine tune many settings on the device. To install, just copy the cab file over to your phone when connected to your PC and run them like an .exe file from the file manager. Some are exe files. These will run on your PC and install onto your phone when connected by Activesync.
You can try his link also: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/
Other than that, I would suggest you search the forum/google if you are in search of specific apps.
Regards.