Hi, how can I delete a file in \Windows folder? it seems complaining that the file is in ROM, I had tried many way even using other File Explorer or via ActiveSync. None of them work.
How can I delete a file in \Windows folder in my Microsoft Windows Mobile 6?
Maybe Resco Explorer or Total Commander CE will help.
if it's built in the rom, you might be unable to delete that file.
Please be more specific: which file do you wish to delete?
Maybe you'd have to recook the ROM without that file.
Regards,
EquinoXe
Things built into the rom are "READ ONLY MEMORY" therefore cannot be deleted. if the file is only marked as system and readonly though you can change its atributes using total commander. just long click on item to bring up menu and go to properties. there you need to uncheck everything and delete
I had downloaded Total Commander and installed it, the checked file attributes are 'read only' and 'in rom'; so I guess the file shall be consider undeleteable.
Now I had to learn how to recook, any good guide how can I recook the ROM that I have?
similar problem
I downloaded some software and it came up as being faulty software. The file was a zip folder titled : res_ppc-custom.icons
I tried through my windows mobile device center to uninstall it, but it was never actually installed completely in the first place.
I then tried to delete the file a few times. Once directly from my pda, once through the device center and again through my pc windows explorer. All three attempts were unsuccessful.
How can I get rid of this thing?
Thanks in advance
perhaps you may want to check if the file being accessed by other software, easiest way is to soft reset and try to delete it.
That did the trick! Thanks so much
Move files to storage card
OK I want to move some files (not ROM) in Windows and keep getting error. For example Opera.exe is not marked as anything in properties yet I can't seem to delete the file. I did copy it to my storage card without any issue but can't delete the original from Windows directory. Any suggestions since Total Commander won't delete it. Will edit registry to find it on the Storage Card.
Deleting files in Windows folder
mynullvoid said:
Hi, how can I delete a file in \Windows folder? it seems complaining that the file is in ROM, I had tried many way even using other File Explorer or via ActiveSync. None of them work.
How can I delete a file in \Windows folder in my Microsoft Windows Mobile 6?
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I have the same problem - I have colpilot.wm6ppc.cab in my Windows directory. It's 12.6mb, I don't want it, and it's taking up a lot of storage space. My phone is a T-Mobile MDA and it obviously came with CoPilot as an option, but I think it's really unfair that the cab is right there in the Windows dir and I can't get rid of it....
Any help gratefully received....
Cheers,
Ed.
The cab is cooked in as part of the rom; there's nothing you can do about it, except flash a custom rom (this is one of the main reasons people flash custom roms). Be glad it was installed as a cab and not as a full package-at least cabs are compressed are a single file.
Farmer Ted said:
The cab is cooked in as part of the rom; there's nothing you can do about it, except flash a custom rom (this is one of the main reasons people flash custom roms). Be glad it was installed as a cab and not as a full package-at least cabs are compressed are a single file.
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I think the issue is not on the files in ROM.
I have the same problem. I've copied a file under Windows folder and after that I'm unable to delete it.
Strangely I'm able to rename it, which should mean that file is not in use, however deletion is not possible.
I've used TotalCommander, the built-in Explorer and also connected the phone via ActiveSync, but still nothing happens and access seems to be denied.
The exact message is "deletion error".
Any idea?
Thanks.
Cheers...
-nOra-
A very common problem with Windows explorer is reported on all Windows help forums. I've seen people complaining about problem with long path files deletion.
Some common problems with Windows Explorer people talk about:
- Doesn't allow to delete files with long path names
- Pops up error while deleting unwanted files or unnecessary files
- Errors like: Access denied, sharing violation, source in use etc.
I've found a very simple but smart solution for all these above mentioned common problems. A very simple but powerful tool to overcome these problems. Everyone who plays with the files must have this tool. Its compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows.
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A very common problem with Windows explorer is reported on all Windows help forums. I've seen people complaining about problem with long path files deletion.
Some common problems with Windows Explorer people talk about:
- Doesn't allow to delete files with long path names
- Pops up error while deleting unwanted files or unnecessary files
- Errors like: Access denied, sharing violation, source in use etc.
I've found a very simple but smart solution for all these above mentioned common problems. A very simple but powerful tool to overcome these problems. Everyone who plays with the files must have this tool. Its compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows.
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Could you please tell us the name of this wonderfull tool, and how to have?
djulen said:
Could you please tell us the name of this wonderfull tool, and how to have?
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Based on how he said it, I have to really wonder if he really does have such a tool...
badbwoydes said:
Based on how he said it, I have to really wonder if he really does have such a tool...
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Use Total Commander to modify the contents of the \Windows directory.
Yes, but you won't be able to delete a ROM file anyway.
In the \Windows folder, you commonly encounter three kinds of files :
- Pure ROM files (can't be deleted nor renamed nor moved, nor even copied, but can be overwritten, consuming internal storage memory space in the process to store the new copy, that will become used instead) ;
- Files put there by installation CABs or else (can be freely deleted, renamed or moved, provided they're not currently used by a running process) ;
- Files put on top of previously existing ROM files, wearing the same name (deleting, renaming or moving them will thus make the original ROM file undertneath to reappear with its original contents and attributes).
Once you've understood that, you'll be more aware of what's cooking there.
ROM files can't even be copied, but you can use ROMExtractor to copy them elsewhere, in case you want to study them, or use them in your own ROM (useful to get up-to date versions from another HTC device to cook your own ROM).
Since ROMExtractor is a very minimalistic tool (you have to type in all the files names with their path, same for the target copy, all one by one !) manually extracting hundreds (even thousands) of files is a very tedious taks, I made a MortScript to automate the process in order to extract all those DLLs, EXEs, MUIs, etc. files that can't be directly copied from a phone's ROM.
On the other hand, you absolutely can't delete a ROM file to make room. Overwriting it with a file wearing the same name will jut result in actually adding the new file, thus consuming even more room. The new file will just be used instead of the original one (so you can still update or personalize the ROM).
As a direct consequence, the only way to get rid of unwanted ROM files or permanently replacing them with up-to-date ones is to cook a ROM and flash it to the device to replace the old one.
That's way how operating systems can become better and better, and save space at the same time.
And no, Windows Mobile isn't dead : I'm not quite finished with fixing it until it's perfect, so it's not over yet. LOL
I'm a little new to this but I'm not TOTALLY new. I've flashed other people's ROMS before but never have I done my own. I've downloaded everything that the creator of "Pandora Naked 9b1 w/Big Storage - WM6.1" stated that I would need. But where do I put the cabs that I would like to be installed automatically? Also, if one of my desired programs is a .exe file that I have to install off of my computer, can this be automated somehow or will that have to be done old fashion way -- by me? Thanks for any help you can provide and I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread to post this issue in...
the cabs can be automatically installed if you put them on the root of your storage card the create a config.txt to instruct it to install them do so. it will then install them like the ext rom when you turn on for the first time
Actually you'll want to name the file SDConfig.txt
Search the kitchen for a file called "PreConfig.txt"
Hopefully that get's you pointed in the right direction.
Hey, guys. I dropped my phone recently and got a new one from Asurion and I am trying to extract my game save files from Gun Bros because my back-up with Titanium restored me to level 12 and I was almost at level 40 before I got my new phone. I know.....I'm a f*cking nerd.
Anyway, here's where I'm at:
I downloaded unyaffs and the cygwin1.dll and was was able to successfully extract the data.img contents into the desired folder on my computer. Upon navigating through the data folder, I find two folders titled com.glu.android.gunbros_free and com.glu.android.skob2_free both of which contain a folder inside of it called "app_save" that has a number files.
I thought it would be as easy as finding the same folders on my phone and simply replacing the contents with the files I just pulled from my NAND. However, when I navigate to the data folder in my phone, I can't find these file names. I tried searching for them using control-F by typing the name of the file and searching the the entire SD card, but it turned up empty.
I'm sure I am missing a step here somewhere. Can any of you advanced users point me in the right direction? Sorry if my question is missing info, but honestly, I don't know wtf I'm doing. I'm trying to make something out of nothing here.
I REALLY don't want to start over in the game. lol Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: I'm using these as guides:
http://www.htcblaze.com/how-to-extractingaccessing-nandroid-backup-img-files/
http://dus.org.pl/forum/t-219620/recovering-data-from-nandroid-backup
In the second link, the last step says:
- you can list content of this database using sqlite3 command line tool or presumably (haven't tried it myself and it may depend on what application data you are recovering) copy it back to your Android device running current ROM (rooted phone may be needed).
However, I can't get that command to work. I'm not sure if that helps any, but I thought I'd throw it out there to offer more info.
Oh, I thought of something I wanted to add in case it will be easier. The phone that created the NAND I am trying to pull the files from is still available to me with the game at the stage that I left it in. Maybe I should try replacing the game files on my phone with the ones from that phone?
In theory, it sounds easier than what I'm trying to do here, but does anyone know if that will work?
bumpity-bump.....
Anyone?
So at the moment I'm going through NeroYoung's "How to make a custom ROM." The problem is, when he made it, he only showed the file extension for Xperia devices running Gingerbread, which is ftf.
Through his method, it is vital that you know the file extension.
I have two questions, if you know the answer to one but not the other, feel free to answer, I won't bite. :fingers-crossed:
My first is, what is the file extension for system files for the HTC Evo 4G.
My second, which could be used to find the answer to the first, is How do you find the file extensions for your own system files?
Thanks for your time, because without you guys, I'd look like bug eyes right here ->
thebeastglasser
Hi everyone, I have massive clockwork backups on "Sdcard0" which is the internal space on my GSIII (I assume yours are named the same). Well since 4.3 update I cannot access that space to delete the roms (or most files for that matter) like I could before. I managed to use a root explorer and found one of them but not the other one I had on there. My question is this, what can I do to get full access back to this drive? Thanks, Jeff.
GSIII Stock 4.3 Rooted
jeffdaman said:
Hi everyone, I have massive clockwork backups on "Sdcard0" which is the internal space on my GSIII (I assume yours are named the same). Well since 4.3 update I cannot access that space to delete the roms (or most files for that matter) like I could before. I managed to use a root explorer and found one of them but not the other one I had on there. My question is this, what can I do to get full access back to this drive? Thanks, Jeff.
GSIII Stock 4.3 Rooted
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If you have flashed any custom ROMs in the past, look for a folder called "0" on the root of your internal storage, and look inside of that. Also make sure "show hidden files" is checked in whatever file explorer's settings in which you are using.
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If you have flashed any custom ROMs in the past, look for a folder called "0" on the root of your internal storage, and look inside of that. Also make sure "show hidden files" is checked in whatever file explorer's settings in which you are using.
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Well on ES I have that checked and I can look around to find things but what's really bugging me is when I hook up to my computer I can file manage like I used too. It looks as if folders are empty when I know they aren't. I think more than anything that's what I'd like to fix or at the very least verify everyone else has the same issue.