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Cannot open or save attachments

When I download e-mail in Pocket Outlook, I can see the attachments but I cannot open or save them. I think I'm doing everything as I should: after a "send/receive" the message arrives in my inbox; I hit "mark for download" to get the full version including attachment, and I click send/receive again. But after that, when I click the attachment or tap-&-hold it and click "save as", nothing happens.
Strangely, the attachments do get downloaded to the Windows/Messaging/Attachments folder, where they reside in the form of ".att"-files with long codenames. I can even open them by changing the extension (for instance to ".doc" for word files), but this is a pain as I have to copy them to another folder and try every single file since there's no way of recognizing them by their file names.
I have restored from a Sprite Backup once or twice, and since I understand these mailboxes are pretty complicated structures to recreate, I'm wondering if this could have caused the problem.
I have the following mail boxes in Pocket Outlook:
Text messages and MMS (standard)
ActiveSync, with a LOT of synchronized messages, all without attachments though (to save space)
Two e-mail accounts, one POP3 and one hotmail (with Adriansoft's HTTPmail plugin). This is where I sometimes need to download attachments. These messages usually get deleted pretty quickly, as I store everything in Desktop Outlook and keep my online mailboxes empty. However, I've noticed that even attachments from deleted messages are kept in the Windows/Messaging/Attachments folder.
Operating system is Pocket PC 2003 SE.
Has anyone had this problem before? As I don't have any attachments I need to keep (none in ActiveSync folder, and the POP3 and hotmail accounts are emptied into Desktop Outlook regularly), do you think it's safe to delete all the files in the Windows/Messaging/Attachments folder? Would this perhaps help (by forcing Pocket Outlook into a "clean start" organizing attachments)? Hard resetting and rebuilding from scratch is not an option, I'm afraid, as I use my device intensively and don't have the time to do this.
Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi Robrecht
I have been having the same issue.
Have you mannaged to fix yours yet?
What you can try if you have restored using SpriteSoftware before is using there cleaning software. It will basicly clear and reset all your mail folders, attachment databases..etc..etc.
http://www.spritesoftware.com/downloads/CleanMail.zip
Please let me know how you go and if you have found a way of fixing your problem if you have already done so... This file did not fix my issue but is has fixed others with attachment issues.
FB

Same Problem here.
Anyone find a solution yet??
Thanks!

Change registry keys that points to attachments location
Got the same problem on my iPAQ 5550.
Don't know which application setup caused the problem, but I found a solution changing some registry keys that points to attachments location.
First of all I suggest to backup your pocket pc data.
Open windows notepad or other text editor
Copy and paste the following lines:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Inbox\Attachments]
"BottomDir"="Attachments"
"MiddleDir"="Messaging"
"TopDir"="Windows"
"AttsDir"="\\Windows\\Messaging\\Attachments\\"
"Moving"=dword:00000000
Save the file as FixAttach.reg (or choose a different name mantaining the .reg extension).
Copy the file on your pocket pc, and tap on it.
Let me know if it works.
.:Matrix:.

Change registry keys that points to attachments location
Got the same problem on my iPAQ 5550.
Don't know which application setup caused the problem, but I found a solution changing some registry keys that points to attachments location.
First of all I suggest to backup your pocket pc data.
Open windows notepad or other text editor
Copy and paste the following lines:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Inbox\Attachments]
"BottomDir"="Attachments"
"MiddleDir"="Messaging"
"TopDir"="Windows"
"AttsDir"="\\Windows\\Messaging\\Attachments\\"
"Moving"=dword:00000000
Save the file as FixAttach.reg (or choose a different name mantaining the .reg extension).
Copy the file on your pocket pc, and tap on it.
Let me know if it works.
.:Matrix:.

Registry Edit?

I have the 6.5 rom by nfsfan. Is there a way i can change the registry or settings somewhere so that when i go to the music tab it launches S2P instead of WMP?

The link that is launched is hard coded into manilla. The only way around that is to change the link that is opened. You can use something like vjbrisk to change any actual link - for instance, you can use it to replace the actual wmp.exe (or whatever it is called) in windows so that anything that tries to open that link will instead open S2P. This is problematic, though, if you wanted to continue using WMP for other things in the future. Erasing vjbrisk from the windows folder restores the original link that was replaced automatically, so you don't have to worry about messing stuff up. Use something like total commander or resco explorer to overwrite files in the windows directory.

thanks for the reply!

Upgrading the Opera Browser?

Hey all, I have a Verizon TP2 and the browser tab launches Opera 9.5. I want to upgrade it to 9.7b, however even though I installed 9.7b, the Browser tab at the bottom of the homescreen still launches Opera 9.5. Any ideas?

You might try to find the origional Opera folder in the programs and replace the .exe file with the new Opera file and rename it to exactly what the other one was named. this way when you push the button to "launch browser" it tells it to launch opera.exe ow whatever and it finds the file and launches it. (you may have to rename the other file by adding a 2 to it or something so as not to get them confused. the beta version of opera you have still has some kinks in it so dont totally wope your other one out untiill you are sure you can live with it.

bajungadustin said:
You might try to find the origional Opera folder in the programs and replace the .exe file with the new Opera file and rename it to exactly what the other one was named. this way when you push the button to "launch browser" it tells it to launch opera.exe ow whatever and it finds the file and launches it. (you may have to rename the other file by adding a 2 to it or something so as not to get them confused. the beta version of opera you have still has some kinks in it so dont totally wope your other one out untiill you are sure you can live with it.
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Strange, i can't rename or replace the Opera9.exe file in the /windows folder. Hmm... Ideas?

Opera Mobile Official thread
Hi
Have a look on the official thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486502

changing touchflo "Launch Browser" home page

I've been trying to figure out how to change the default homepage on the internet tab on the touchflo interface from the default yahoo page to a page of my choice, after searching the forums I found a thread where someone suggested going into the application data, then the manila folder, and then from there you can change or delete the address to something else. I couldn't figure out how to change it so I deleted it and now whenever I launch the internet from the touchflo tab I get a message saying "Cannot find 'http://home'. Make sure the path or internet address is correct.
I'm sure this message is popping up because there is no address in the manila folder. So my question is: How can I add a homepage to the manila folder if I deleted the original address? The folder is blank and has no address, I've tried pasting an address in the manila folder but I can't because the paste option is greyed out.

Download this file and place it back in the manila folder. This one has it set to open google. If you want to change it to a different site, open the file in notepad and simply change "www.google.com" to whatever you like.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/f3qvhm

Where is manila folder located?

Nevermind the link I posted above. I thought it was working but it looks like it was opening two tabs, one blank and the other was whatever I had my homepage set to. This is the file and when editing the obvious it still doesn't seem to be working right.
\Application Data\Manila\InternetPortal-en-US.xml
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
<IncludeUserFavorites>True</IncludeUserFavorites>
<Banner
DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"
SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
NavigateUrl="att.net"
Text="Launch Web Browser"
Width="480"
Height="215" />
<OperatorLinks>
</OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>

Harvz said:
Where is manila folder located?
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You have to use the file explorer, go to application data, and there you will see the manila folder.

clfosk said:
Nevermind the link I posted above. I thought it was working but it looks like it was opening two tabs, one blank and the other was whatever I had my homepage set to. This is the file and when editing the obvious it still doesn't seem to be working right.
\Application Data\Manila\InternetPortal-en-US.xml
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
<IncludeUserFavorites>True</IncludeUserFavorites>
<Banner
DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"
SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
NavigateUrl="att.net"
Text="Launch Web Browser"
Width="480"
Height="215" />
<OperatorLinks>
</OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>
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Awesome, thanks for the quick reply. I will be trying this out in a couple of hours. Thanks.

fred1381 said:
You have to use the file explorer, go to application data, and there you will see the manila folder.
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Thanks, fred

It did not work for me.
Same page showing up.

Hi:
Have you tried disabling TF3D BEFORE replacing the file?
This is what I had been doing wrong.
Hope this helps

As said above, go to this directory: \Application Data\Manila\
and copy the InternetPortal-en-US.xml file to your PC. Open it with a text editor, and change the NavigateUrl value inside the quotation marks to the page you want it to go to. Then copy the file back to the same directory, overwriting the previous version. This worked perfectly for me.
I don't know if File Explorer lets you overwrite the file; you might need to use Total Commander or some other industrial-strength file-management program. The Source for Total Commander is here:
http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm
It's also useful to have for editing registry entries.

My Method
Hi All,
I also wanted to change the att.net setting on the Launch Web Browser home page.
Being new to WinMo, I didn't have success with the above directions, but I go there in the end. Here's how I did it:
I followed the directions above, (using Windows Explorer on my laptop while the Tilt2 was attached via USB cable) but in the \Application Data\Manila\ there was no file named InternetPortal-en-US.xml . Actually, there were no files at all in that directory.
I figured that the device must be preventing me from seeing the system files over a USB connection.
I installed the Total Commander (ARM version) on the device.
I used Total Commander to navigate to the \Application Data\Manila\ folder and sure enough, there was the InternetPortal-en-US.xml file.
I copied the file to my MicroSD card.
I put the MicroSD card into my reader and opened the card on my laptop. I opened the file with Notepad and changed the att.net to www.google.com . I saved the file, safely removed the reader and put the MicroSD card back in my Tilt2.
Using Total Commander, I copied the file back to the original folder. I was given a prompt asking if I wanted to overwrite and I chose overwrite.
I went over to the Internet Tab in TF3D and tried the link. Works great.
I am sure there is an easier way to do this, but for an 8 year PalmOS veteran, this worked well enough and only took about 2 minutes. If any of the WinMo gurus would like to point out how do do this better/faster, please do!
Cheers

Thanks, clfosk.

Worked for me!
Thanks, Fingaluna! I hated the att.com web site (way too busy) - this works great. Been looking for a few days how to change this!

Didn't work for me on Mighty
Hey gang. I am running Mighty Rom on my Sprint TP2 and I can't find the manila folder nor that xml file to change this. Anyone know how I can change my touchflo browser's default launch page as right now it still tries to open "/home" and I get an error screen every time.
Thanks,
Kevin

Help - Registry edit path?
I can navigate via File Explorer to the exact place quoted above, but it will not let me edit through File Explorer. Is there a path I can use to get to there through a registry editor? I've searched and cannot find it. Where to go - HKCR, HKCU, HCLM??
BTW - my funky message says "Cannot find 'http:///home'." That's so strange!
HTC Touch Pro2 win 6.5/2.1 sense

Internet link/icon in TF3D

I'm running the stock ROM (with a few cabs installed) and just got my internet working the way I like it. The issue I have is that when I launch the internet browser from the TF3D internet icon it will always default to att.net, even after changing the homepage within IE. Is there a way to change the default page for this?
Thanks in advance!

Anyone have an suggestions/comments on this?

Re: Internet link/icon/homepage
Sounds like something in the registry that defaults it all the time. If you have Total Commander or PHMEdit (or any other registry editor), you might have some luck in locating the persistent URL.
(steps on Soapbox) I'll never understand why the Death Star company insists on both bloatware and total domination of your phone settings...(steps off)

Demonic240 said:
I'm running the stock ROM (with a few cabs installed) and just got my internet working the way I like it. The issue I have is that when I launch the internet browser from the TF3D internet icon it will always default to att.net, even after changing the homepage within IE. Is there a way to change the default page for this?
Thanks in advance!
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My TP2 is from Sprint, and it comes stock with IE mobile, of course, but when launching internet through TF3D, it's actually launching Opera Mobile. Don't know if it's the same in your case, but if it is, you'd have to change your homepage in Opera settings. Hope this helps.

This has been described previously. You need to edit an XML file.
1. Use Resco Explorer or Total Commander on your phone and navigate to Application Data/Manila/InternetPortal-en-US.XML
2.Copy the XML file to your Storage Card
3. Transfer file to your computer
4. Hold down right mouse key and click on properties and un-tick the attribute read only,
5. Use notepad to open the XML file and change the entry NavigateURL=att.net to whatever you want.
6. Save the file and change attribute back to read only
7. Put back in your Storage Card and then move to Application Data/Manila on your phone.
8. Reset your phone.