Hello. I installed Sprint's release of WM6.1. I have the HTC Vogue and I want to use Vista Cube2. I have successfully edited the Registry to make non-working icons point to the proper executable but I don't know what to point to for Settings and Programs. Those two icons give the "file cannot be opened... components cannot be found" error. The registry shows that they point to "\windows\htcsettings.exe" and "\windows\htcprograms.exe". Neither of those files appear in my windows directory. Can someone PLEASE take a moment to tell me to which executables the icons should be pointing? Without Settings and Programs working, I will have to go back to Sprint's Cube.
I just did a quick search for htcsettings.exe with resco explorer. that file isn't found on my device. hmm
I need a real GURU.
Thanks Dannysportbike. Apparently the programs that call Settings and Programs have a different name on some phones. The files htcsettings.exe and htcprograms.exe are not on my phone either. Does anyone know the alternate names for these programs or how I might figure out the names?
Treasure58 said:
Thanks Dannysportbike. Apparently the programs that call Settings and Programs have a different name on some phones. The files htcsettings.exe and htcprograms.exe are not on my phone either. Does anyone know the alternate names for these programs or how I might figure out the names?
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The files can be downloaded from HERE and dropped in the windows directory. Soft reset and they should work fine.
ssolomon said:
The files can be downloaded from HERE and dropped in the windows directory. Soft reset and they should work fine.
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DUH! I should have thought of that sooner. Thanks much! Unfortunately there is still a problem with htcPrograms.exe. It will only run once. When I click on it a second time (even from the File Explorer), nothing happens. If I reboot it will work one time again. Any ideas?
Don't know about settings, and it sounds like you want the default Programs launcher, it's in the "\Windows" directory as "folderview.exe"
TheChampJT said:
Don't know about settings, and it sounds like you want the default Programs launcher, it's in the "\Windows" directory as "folderview.exe"
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YOU ARE MY HERO! No one else seemed to have the answer for me. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
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I have tried to install the Good Mobile messaging application on the S620 and the installer identifies the phone incorrectly. So the functionality of the Good Mobile messaging is not like it should be. The installer seems to only understand what type of phone it is if it returns the "T-Mobile Dash" words from the ROM. is there a way to modify the ROM Name even temporarily so that the app will install.(crazy idea but thought i would ask)
any help would be greatly appreciated.
There's a text file: \Windows\ModelName.txt, that you can copy out of the handset, edit and drop back in. At the prompt to overwrite, say yes. Should take care of it.
~Cheers~
P.S. Here it is attached.
That's an excellent suggestion... but I how do i get the file deleted? it's read-only and it won't let me change that....
cgg
You just drag it into the window and click ok to overwrite it. It'll do it AND add the appropriate attributes automatically.
~Cheers~
P.S. By window, I mean, open up My Computer, open Mobile Device, and navigate to the Windows folder.
If it doesnt let you overwrite it from your desktop, try doing it on the device with a thirdparty file program, like totalcommander or similar, just put the edited file in the root directory, and copy it and paste it on the device itself.
I had to dl'd the TotalCommander to get the file changed. Thanks for the suggestion!
Still doesn't seem to solve the problem. The information being retrieved from the phone must still be returning something other than T-Mobile Dash
I was able to have it replaced without issue, and straight from the desktop. Weird how you guys had to use an app to do it.
~Cheers~
Did you ever get GOOD to work? I am on WM6 and can't get the OTS installer to work on my device. Do I need to go back to WM5? How do i do that?
i could be wrong but i don't think good officially supports WM6 yet.
Thanks for the tip about the file, now my phone has got it's original name.
Ka.
Yah GOOD does not work on WM6
I had to go back to WM5 for GOOD to work, and now it works great with my companies exchange server. There are some things i don't like, but i can live. Does anyone have any different themes or homepages that are compatible with the GOOD software?
Just installed this. I used to use this headset to call people with voice commands on my old Nokia, is there a way to do this in wm6? Without launching an app of course, or it would hardly be handsfree.
I use this: ContactManger. Looks and works awesome and its all black!
Thanks for the quick response, how should this be installed?
Fatila said:
Thanks for the quick response, how should this be installed?
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Its a CAB. Have you ever installed a CAB file before? Just sync your device to your PC. Click Explore. Click on My Windows Based-Device, open the Storage Card folder (if ya have one) and just drag the CAB from your desktop to your folder. Then go into your device, open file explorer, locate the CAB and click on it. It'll ask ya where to install. Choose Device not Storage Card(though you could try it from the SC if ya want). That's it.
Ok I extracted the zip into my documents, and executed it. Came up with a list of contects. Tried speaking into the phone but nothing happens, this does support voice dialling and is always listening right?
Fatila said:
Ok I extracted the zip into my documents, and executed it. Came up with a list of contects. Tried speaking into the phone but nothing happens, this does support voice dialling and is always listening right?
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Ok, correction. It's not a CAB. I gave you the entire folder which you need anyway. Unzip it to your desktop. Drag the entire folder into your device via activesync. Rin the exe from your device. It'll load everything for you. It can't "hear" you either. All it is, is a contacts app that scrolls.
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Ok, correction. It's not a CAB. I gave you the entire folder which you need anyway. Unzip it to your desktop. Drag the entire folder into your device via activesync. Rin the exe from your device. It'll load everything for you. It can't "hear" you either. All it is, is a contacts app that scrolls.
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Well did you not read my post at all then? I need to be able to voice dial people without touching my phone.
Fatila said:
Well did you not read my post at all then? I need to be able to voice dial people without touching my phone.
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Sorry bro, was flipping between TABs on my PC and posted this app in the wrong thread. Lemme see what stuff I have and see if I have what you need.
Yesterday I tried to access accessibility in the settings folder and it says
"ERROR THE SETTINGS COULD NOT BE OPENED". Any ideas?
Thanks
"Clay"
I am having the same problem could someone help out please...
hi open resco registry editer
go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System------>\SettingsApp\ <--- and delete this key hope it helps
rickwyatt said:
hi open resco registry editer
go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System------>\SettingsApp\ <--- and delete this key hope it helps
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Works thank you so much...
i got a folder called settingsApp. should I delete the whole folder?
tomiglio said:
i got a folder called settingsApp. should I delete the whole folder?
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Yes you can, but store it in another place if you can do that... just in case...
perfect.thanks a lot mate.
tomiglio said:
perfect.thanks a lot mate.
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No problem man, if you need help let me know.
Guess I'm the first
This isnt working for me I deleted the settingsApp folder rebooted the phone and still can't access accessibility. I know its smartool kit that causes this. This solution fixed the problem last time it did this but not this time. Anyone ideas would b e very welcomed. Thanks!
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This isnt working for me I deleted the settingsApp folder rebooted the phone and still can't access accessibility. I know its smartool kit that causes this. This solution fixed the problem last time it did this but not this time. Anyone ideas would b e very welcomed. Thanks!
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You cant just delete the folder, you need to delete the reg entry as well.
confused
I went into registry editor and deleted the settingsApp folder there is a bunch of reg entries in the folder and I followed what everyone said above. Am I missing something or misreading?
No that should have worked. One of the reasons I dont use smart tool kit, too many problems.
Does anyone know how to stop the Airtime Provider from installing a link in my Windows/Start menu/Programs folder so that a widget appears on my Programs screen? If I delete it, it re-appears. Thank you.
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Does anyone know how to stop the Airtime Provider from installing a link in my Windows/Start menu/Programs folder so that a widget appears on my Programs screen? If I delete it, it re-appears. Thank you.
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You can't actually remove the program, but you can unlock the shortcuts you see so you can delete them (and they'll stay deleted). It involves some registry edits, but I've attached a .cab that should do that for you. Copy it to your phone (I suggest to the storage card), and run the .cab from there. It will make the reg changes for you, and then you should be able to go to start-programs and delete the shortcuts to whichever of the carrier-provided apps you don't want to use.
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You can't actually remove the program, but you can unlock the shortcuts you see so you can delete them (and they'll stay deleted). It involves some registry edits, but I've attached a .cab that should do that for you. Copy it to your phone (I suggest to the storage card), and run the .cab from there. It will make the reg changes for you, and then you should be able to go to start-programs and delete the shortcuts to whichever of the carrier-provided apps you don't want to use.
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Thanks for this.
Actually I am using an unlocked GSM phone in India and the Airtime Provider keeps installing a widget to access it's services. I don't think there's any program there. I CAN already delete the shortcut and it stays deleted until the next time I switch on the phone when the Airtime provider seems to reinstall it. So I'm wondering if this CAB is the answer or not.
Can you tell me what it does exactly as I don't want to change anything else. Does running this CAB give the option of what to uninstall? But as I say, I am already able to uninstall it. They keep reinstalling!
Hi all
after some great advice from miami_son I have managed to sort out the mess that was my programs start up page.
sadly i also managed to delete the link file for the file explorer program
try as i might (and being very thick) i cant get it back.
can anyone point me in the direction (or tell me how to do it) to get the file link back
many thanks in advance
Use Total Commander to locate fexplore.exe in the \windows directory and select it with a single click. Click on file in lower left corner of Total Commander to bring up the menu. Click on >>>>>> and then click on create shortcut. Use the tree function to place the file in \windows\startmenu\programs.
Follow Kevin's instructions, works for any .exe file you want to create a shortcut for. But I would just skip creating one for that particular file. For one, Total Commander is a much better file explorer and can do more, and the OEM file explorer can cause you to delete things by accident if you aren't real careful.
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Follow Kevin's instructions, works for any .exe file you want to create a shortcut for. But I would just skip creating one for that particular file. For one, Total Commander is a much better file explorer and can do more, and the OEM file explorer can cause you to delete things by accident if you aren't real careful.
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I'm not sure, but I think that many programs use the file explorer to open files, rather than opening it themselves. Or at least this appears to be the case.
stevedebi said:
I'm not sure, but I think that many programs use the file explorer to open files, rather than opening it themselves. Or at least this appears to be the case.
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He didn't delete the program, just the shortcut for it. Once you have Total Commander installed you no longer need the stock shortcut. Like I said, TC is a much better file explorer.
You guys are just brilliant!!!!
Thanks so very much
was on the verge of hard resetting the device to start again!!
thanks again
Me again
new phone ( old one was stolen) so now i have to delete the shortcuts again
try as i mighti cant remember and i have done a search with no joy
so if someone could help me out (again)
I would be so grateful
thanks
stringman said:
Me again
new phone ( old one was stolen) so now i have to delete the shortcuts again
try as i mighti cant remember and i have done a search with no joy
so if someone could help me out (again)
I would be so grateful
thanks
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Delete which shortcuts? Most shortcuts that you see in the start menu are listed in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\.
its the shortcut icons in the programs page
it is accesse by the windows button
its got facebook icons windows market place icones etc
its the icons i want to dump
stringman said:
its the shortcut icons in the programs page
it is accesse by the windows button
its got facebook icons windows market place icones etc
its the icons i want to dump
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The shortcuts (*.lnk files) are located in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs.
The icons for the programs are located (normally) in \Windows.
thanks so how do i delete them?
sorry i know i am being thick
stringman said:
thanks so how do i delete them?
sorry i know i am being thick
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Long press and select delete.
using what programme
Thanks
stringman said:
using what programme
Thanks
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Any file browser application on the device. File Explorer is on every ROM. You could even do it from your PC if you rather.
Install Total Commander. Unzip file, connect device to PC, run the EXE file.
thanks miami son
am i correct in thinking ( from the advice you gave me about a year ago) that you cant actually delete the program but you can delete the icon file (png?)
thanks all
stringman said:
thanks miami son
am i correct in thinking ( from the advice you gave me about a year ago) that you cant actually delete the program but you can delete the icon file (png?)
thanks all
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It sounds like you're just trying to remove some links from your start menu. Is that correct? If it is, then just navigate to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs and delete the ones you don't want to appear in the Start Menu. In File Explorer, tap and hold on the one you want to delete until the menu pops up. Select delete and then tap yes. In Total Commander, do the exact same thing. I don't think I can explain that better without making a video of it.
well i would like to delete the progs but I was under the impression that they were installed on the rom and, as such, they cannot be deleted
(certainly when you delete the icon and then do a hard reset the icon re appears)
i will try to combine (my bad) memory and the instructions and see where i can go
thanks all
stringman said:
well i would like to delete the progs but I was under the impression that they were installed on the rom and, as such, they cannot be deleted
(certainly when you delete the icon and then do a hard reset the icon re appears)
i will try to combine (my bad) memory and the instructions and see where i can go
thanks all
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You can't uninstall apps that are cooked into the ROM whether you use stock or custom ROMs. Deleting the link files as I've instructed will prevent them from showing up in your start menu. If you hard reset, they will be right back where they started.
Thanks for all your help guys
i can start to sort out the phone now
thanks again