Win8 BTD - (B)oot(T)o(D)esktop is a small tool which helps you to boot directly into classic desktop. ("Bypass" ModernUI Homescreen at startup)
Hello my name is Raffi and this is the first the first app I've posted at xda dev. So please be patient with me if I did something wrong. The program is written in C# and uses the .NET Framework 4.5. The application consists only of one .exe-file which does not add any files to the filesystem. So you can call it a portable app.
How to use it?
Start the Win8BTD.exe as administrator. Click on the desktop or on the modernui image to choose which "screen" you like to see after a boot.
Latest version
Win8 BTD 1.0.0.0
Old versions
n/a
Updates
The tool includes a minimal update check. So it tells you if it's time to look for a new version.
Tested on
Windows 8 Pro x64
If you own another version of Win8 and tested the tool with success on your system, let me know it.
Download-Link
Download: Win8 BTD 1.0.0.0
Screenshots
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How does it work?
Technical information
Greets,
Raffi
Can you please post it in a .reg or .bat format?
I think most of us would like to know what a program is doing before we run it.
So this is how it works
Article on my blog (english by google translator)
Article on my blog (german, original article)
In a nutshell
Change "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" key-value-pair in registry from explorer.exe to explorer.exe /select,explorer.exe
@victorator:
Is this ok for you or do you need still more information? Otherwise you could also decompile my tool, because I havn't used any kind of obfuscator.
It works very well and much easier...thanks..:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Cool, thanks for providing the app and the info (and yeah, people usually like to check these things; my usual approach is to just include the source but you can do whatever you want).
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Hi ! I present my new theme: Windows Illumination :
The English version is available (WVGA and VGA)
To download, click on the image presentation
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You must have the software Wisbare adavnce desktop 2 to use this theme
Enjoy !
SWEEET!!!! Thanks man for the great theme!!!!
this is the first them which I think is worth downlaoding!!!!
copy that
Iam testing it out rt now
TEST RESULTS:
first of all kudos to u...
1. overall i liked the transparency effect and the set of icons...very vista like
2. the only -ve point is the menu and vista folder views cud have been a bit more bigger to use the HD space...rest is all too gud
Thanks All for yout comment
When I run the cab file, nothing happens. Instructions says install using your browser. dont understand what that means. any help?
that is extremely impressive..
It looks GREAT!! But will it work on Dutty's Rom V2.6XTREME?
Another beautiful theme - well done!
I think there may be a problem with the WVGA version; the curved element on the right of the page does not run the full height of the page and I suspect some notifications may be missing (email and SMS?).
Can you check and confirm? Or is it something I have done...??
can someone post a mirror here, dun even understand the language how to download
sunnyou said:
can someone post a mirror here, dun even understand the language how to download
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If you follow the link to the site there is a union jack flag towrds the upper right that will give you an English language version (sort of!). Register, login and download.
Thanks Gustopher
Check the updated topic here
Just published 105 application bar icons for everyone use!
The icones are the REAL ones on the device native application (messaging, mail, office, etc.) as they where obtained directly from these applications resources!
You can find them here (translation options are on the sidebar)
These are provided free of charge, all I ask is that you link to the post, not to the file (nor copy for redistribution, just use direct linking to the post )!
Thank you!
Here is the icons preview
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ok I got them how do i install them
rickytr23 said:
ok I got them how do i install them
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What do you mean with "install"? You just have to copy them to your application in Visual Studio or Blend to use them!
ei99070 said:
What do you mean with "install"? You just have to copy them to your application in Visual Studio or Blend to use them!
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I think your website has some problems. it automatically close every time after i open it for 5 seconds. please check that.
maopost said:
I think your website has some problems. it automatically close every time after i open it for 5 seconds. please check that.
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I think there's something to do with IE and a plugin on my Wordpress... Thanks for the message, I'll look in to it!
you can find everything here
http://www.cespage.com/silverlight/appbar.html
Ok, if MS created a new OS with unsupported files like .dll, exe and .cab; then why can i find those extensions in Windows Folder of my HD7?
Any chance to edit them or something?
It's a new OS based on Windows CE so the binaries are still exe. Just like in iOS, where the binaries are still Unix binaries.
However all apps in WP7 are required to be xap.
The dlls in WP7 system and apps are editable.
I wouldn't suggest editing files. I am sure they are signed with a MS cert. Editing the files will loose said cert & make the system not want to load them. So was the case in WM 6/6.1/6.5/etc. You had to unsign dll/edit/resign dll with sdkcerts.
drkfngthdragnlrd said:
I wouldn't suggest editing files. I am sure they are signed with a MS cert. Editing the files will loose said cert & make the system not want to load them. So was the case in WM 6/6.1/6.5/etc. You had to unsign dll/edit/resign dll with sdkcerts.
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Thanks for suggesting that cause i was ready to edit some interesting stuff here!
If you have PE Explorer, open the exe/dll in it to see if it's signed.
The icon squared in red should be grayed out like show if there's NO signature. If there is one, it's be colored & selectable. If it's Grayed out it should be safe to edit.
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Thanks mate!
This little modification to the registry will make your
logon screen look like the one on Windows 7
All you need to do is execute the .reg file in logon.zip
To reverte back if you don't like the modification execute the .reg file in logonBack.zip
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FredericGervais said:
This little modification to the registry will make your
logon screen look like the one on Windows 7
All you need to do is execute the .reg file in logon.zip
To reverte back if you don't like the modification execute the .reg file in logonBack.zip
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Can we get some screens please? also is it possible to change windows developer preview to say windows 8?
I just tried it and the old login screen doesn't show any users. I have nothing to click to get in. I tried getting into the registry from Windows 7 Partition but I can't open it, says its not a valid win32 application. Running out of ideas how to fix. I tried deleting precache folder and it ran the auto fixer but that didn't do anything. Any one have any ideas?
Edit- Managed to open up windows 7 registry and hive loaded the windows 8 registry. Manually edited the registry key and I am back in business. If any one ran into the same issue.
This is great! I honestly can't stand Windows 8. I will stick with 7 Ultimate for a while, but I will definitely be doing this when I upgrade
Hi to all members of XDA comunity, today I'm presenting you my new tool, this one is very small and simple
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ShowTabTip
Some users used to have problems with text forms (with touchscreen too), the touch keyboard didn't appear and it's very annoying to open osk or the touch panel manually
This tool is very tiny (<900KB) and run in background, only an icon in notification area will be show
This tool check a clicked/tapped textbox and opens the touch keyboard
This is the first version, so sometimes it might not function, biu I've tested with a lot of user, so iThink that it functions correctly
Sorry for bad english
Waiting for feedback!
Download Link
Official Article on my website
Does not work on Acer W700, Windows 8 x64. Additional components are required?
As I writed before, this is the first version and sometimes the keyboard did't appear, butI don't know why and I'm trying to find a solution
This app don't require anything other as far I know...
Is this based on an autohotkey script?
Yes, and the script is based on a script that i found on ahk forum here: http://www.autohotkey.com/board/topic/89058-help-converting-autoit-script-to-ahk/ with some edits to make it smarter
This does not work... have tested on Dell Latitude 10 x86... icon appears in taskbar, but I click the address pane in internet explorer and nothing happens, still have to open keyboard manually.. Its a shame because that is something that really pisses me off about Windows 8 and I hate using metro mode all the time because apps only run full screen..