[DESKTOP][CMD][WINDOWS 8 INTERFACE][SCRIPT]Metro Apps Launcher for Desktop - Windows 8 Development and Hacking

I created a script that it will allow to launch Metro Apps from CMD!!
Example: metro.vbs store
It will launch store
[Q] How to find out whats Apps name?
[A] Easy press the [WINDOWS-BUTTON] and you can read the Windows 8 Interface App's name
[Q] Do I need Admin Rights?
[A] no
[Q] What will happening when I launch metro.vbs without app name?
[A] It will launch the Windows 8 Interface
View attachment metro.zip

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[Q] New Tilt 2 ROM question...

Is there a way to add more program shortcut tabs on the new ROM home screen? I have looked through the threads and have not found any thing I would recognize along this line. If I didn't look far enough or just missed what I was looking for please kind and help with a link or directions.
Thanks.
StoneyBK said:
Is there a way to add more program shortcut tabs on the new ROM home screen? I have looked through the threads and have not found any thing I would recognize along this line. If I didn't look far enough or just missed what I was looking for please kind and help with a link or directions.
Thanks.
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If you are using Co0kie's Home Tab, from the home screen, tap Menu > CHT Editor > Quicklink settings. In there, you can change the grid layout to show more links per page as well as increasing the number of pages up to five.
I'm using the ROM update from htc.
StoneyBK said:
I'm using the ROM update from htc.
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Install Co0kie's Home Tab and follow the instructions I just posted.
CHT thread HERE.
ok, i've loaded cookies home tab (love it) but now i cannot open a new word documen, keep getting an error message. it will open existing docs but not new ones. have i done something wrong? also when i power down i get a message stating the home tab cannot do to needing latest .NET version but home tab starts anyway.
StoneyBK said:
ok, i've loaded cookies home tab (love it) but now i cannot open a new word documen, keep getting an error message. it will open existing docs but not new ones. have i done something wrong? also when i power down i get a message stating the home tab cannot do to needing latest .NET version but home tab starts anyway.
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Update to .NET Compact Framework 3.5.
Make sure to install to device and not storage card. You'll then need to restart, if it doesn't ask you to do so, and force it to use 3.5 over 2.0. Use a registry editor and navigate to HKLM/Software/Microsoft/.NETCompactFramework. Change the DWORD data of entry 2.0.7045.00 from 1 to 0. Then change the DWORD data of entry 3.5.7283.00 from 0 to 1 and then reset. This disables 2.0 and enables 3.5.
For a decent registry editor that can be used from the PC side, check out CERegEditor if you don't already have an editor of choice.

wf Phone Tools 0.2 alpha

Hi!!!
I started a small project to install xap and other stuff.. you can find it here!
If anyone wants to try it...
SMS works only with devices supported from SMSBackup (thanks to shinichi_wtn)!
http://wpmanagertool.codeplex.com/
It allows to (in this version)
- Install new application on device
- Update existing application on device
- Show the list of installed applications (only developer installed)
- Launch, Kill and uninstall applications
- Explore isolated storage of applications
- Download files and folders from isolated storage
- Download SMS from device (in combination with smsBackup XAP)
from v.0.2
- Load pdf on adobe reader (need to uninstall the builtin version and reinstall from xap)
- Load office documents on device
- added debug functions
- corrected various bug (install from wrong xap, sms duplicates, ....)
- added resources from AppResLib
- added "copy" and "export" for sms
... and more to come...
In next versions:
- load provisioning xml
- folders?
I may recommend you to use http://resourcelib.codeplex.com/, to extract localized strings and display correct app name instead of @AppResLib.dll,-100
getting error
i found only this
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/bb735936.aspx
is this ok???? someone say v3 is v10...
edit: is not... not working.... where to download v10???
I keep getting an error when trying to launch the app. It says that a required assembly "Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.vs Version 10.0.0.0 be installed in the Global Assembly Cache first." When I Binged looking for an answer to this, I found this on the Microsoft MSDN Forums:
I was able to fix this by de-selecting these items in the properties window of my project file.
In the Publish Tab, under Install Mode & Settings, Click the "Prerequisites" button, then only select the Items you need to install.
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I downloaded the Microsoft Visual Basic Power Pack 3.0 installer, and that didn't help fix the issue.
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@dxdy: I think andreacorti has to fix the Click-to-Install installer, as it's including some prereq's that clients do not have or need, as just having the correct .NET Client Framework is all that should be needed to run the application.
chrislynch said:
I keep getting an error when trying to launch the app. It says that a required assembly "Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.vs Version 10.0.0.0 be installed in the Global Assembly Cache first." When I Binged looking for an answer to this, I found this on the Microsoft MSDN Forums:
I downloaded the Microsoft Visual Basic Power Pack 3.0 installer, and that didn't help fix the issue.
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@dxdy: I think andreacorti has to fix the Click-to-Install installer, as it's including some prereq's that clients do not have or need, as just having the correct .NET Client Framework is all that should be needed to run the application.
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Hi.. the correct framework version is selected (4.0) .
the power pack dll is actually needed, i use a control from that dll..
I included also the power pack in the package and in the requisites.. could you please check if it's working? thanks!!
(the dll with guid {250BEABB-55E8-43bb-AC97-2D95674ECE14} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Phone Tools\CoreCon\10.0\Bin\ConMan2.dll - is needed and I cannot include in the package.. I think zune or the sdk install it )
Awsome, Looks great, can't wait to get home from work to try this...
Exactly what I have been looking for. Too many different apps to install XAP files and others to do other things.
andreacorti said:
Hi.. the correct framework version is selected (4.0) .
the power pack dll is actually needed, i use a control from that dll..
I included also the power pack in the package and in the requisites.. could you please check if it's working? thanks!!
(the dll with guid {250BEABB-55E8-43bb-AC97-2D95674ECE14} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Phone Tools\CoreCon\10.0\Bin\ConMan2.dll - is needed and I cannot include in the package.. I think zune or the sdk install it )
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I do have .NET 4.0 installed on my system (run plenty of other .NET 4.0 software.) I just looked on my system, and I don't have a BIN folder under C:\Program Files(x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Phone Tools\CoreCon\10.0\. BTW, I do have Zune installed, as well as the Windows Phone 7.1 SDK. I don't know why this file doesn't exist on my system.
Ok, so I tried your updated Click-to-Install and it's now working. Well, the application launches. Do our devices need to be Interop-Unlocked for this to work? My Focus S is just developer unlocked.
thanks for the tip, will add it to the site
Edit: A small XAP 205KB, has been hanging for more than 5 min claiming installing. Tried it with another app, it was done in 5 seconds...
Got it running, it cuts off the bottom of the buttons more than 1/2 way, extending the window does not fix.
Attached image if you want to see what I mean...
I know it's a small bug....but, it's a bug.
Anyplan you might make a regular .exe app? This .application is not working for me. I have .net fw 4 but I can't get this to deploy. Just an unknown file extension.
Thanks for helping me get 'Samsung extra settings' app off my phone. The auto brightness setting would not disable on my Focus. It, Ministry of sound and App Highlights were the three apps it detected that were installed before using your tool.
Again, big thank you!!!
DavidinCT said:
Edit: A small XAP 205KB, has been hanging for more than 5 min claiming installing. Tried it with another app, it was done in 5 seconds...
Got it running, it cuts off the bottom of the buttons more than 1/2 way, extending the window does not fix.
Attached image if you want to see what I mean...
I know it's a small bug....but, it's a bug.
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already solved, both of them.. today new version
stan2 said:
Anyplan you might make a regular .exe app? This .application is not working for me. I have .net fw 4 but I can't get this to deploy. Just an unknown file extension.
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yes, no problem... I will publish it later..
it won't update automatically..
Any plans to impliment export SMS on Desktop using this tool. Also is the PDf and Doc Uploader is same as Book Uploader tool which came out recently ?
wpxbox said:
Any plans to impliment export SMS on Desktop using this tool. Also is the PDf and Doc Uploader is same as Book Uploader tool which came out recently ?
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yes, i'm doing it now.. "copy" button and "save sms file as..."
...
yes, the uploader works the same way..
Thanks a lot for your app
Downloading issue
I have the following issue and it isn't possible to download it
LATFORM VERSION INFO
Windows : 6.1.7601.65536 (Win32NT)
Common Language Runtime : 4.0.30319.239
System.Deployment.dll : 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
clr.dll : 4.0.30319.239 (RTMGDR.030319-2300)
dfdll.dll : 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
dfshim.dll : 4.0.31106.0 (Main.031106-0000)
SOURCES
Deployment url : https://wpmanagertool.codeplex.com/releases/clickOnce/wf Phone Tools.application
Server : Microsoft-IIS/7.5
X-Powered-By : ASP.NET
X-AspNet-Version: 4.0.30319
Deployment Provider url : http://wpmanagertool.codeplex.com/releases/clickonce/wf Phone Tools.application
Server : Microsoft-IIS/7.5
X-Powered-By : ASP.NET
X-AspNet-Version: 4.0.30319
ERROR SUMMARY
Below is a summary of the errors, details of these errors are listed later in the log.
* Activation of https://wpmanagertool.codeplex.com/releases/clickOnce/wf Phone Tools.application resulted in exception. Following failure messages were detected:
+ Your Web browser settings do not allow you to run unsigned applications.
COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION FAILURE SUMMARY
No transaction error was detected.
WARNINGS
There were no warnings during this operation.
OPERATION PROGRESS STATUS
* [20/1/2012 15:45:59] : Activation of https://wpmanagertool.codeplex.com/releases/clickOnce/wf Phone Tools.application has started.
ERROR DETAILS
Following errors were detected during this operation.
* [20/1/2012 15:46:08] System.Deployment.Application.InvalidDeploymentException (Manifest)
- Your Web browser settings do not allow you to run unsigned applications.
- Source: System.Deployment
- Stack trace:
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.BrowserSettings.Validate(String manifestPath)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.PerformDeploymentActivation(Uri activationUri, Boolean isShortcut, String textualSubId, String deploymentProviderUrlFromExtension, BrowserSettings browserSettings, String& errorPageUrl)
at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.ActivateDeploymentWorker(Object state)
COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION DETAILS
No transaction information is available.
PLEASE upload the file somewhere else?
totalcmdext said:
I have the following issue and it isn't possible to download it
.....
PLEASE upload the file somewhere else?
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I uploaded also the non click once version,
you can also try to set this parameter (during installation) http://www.netlinq.dk/Teknik/tabid/...cation-signed-with-a-chained-certificate.aspx
Awesome. We did a review of this tool at WPXBOX.
One problem is with the Isolated Storage which always remain blank but if I open it from Advance Tab it displays the PDF file uploaded.
Secondly icons for Homebrew tools aren't displayed properly.
andreacorti said:
yes, i'm doing it now.. "copy" button and "save sms file as..."
...
yes, the uploader works the same way..
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Programatically set default file associations

In windows 8, programs "cannot" set themselves as the default to open a file. As a programmer, I want my power over the computer, so I have found a way to change the associations.
The "user choice" of the default file handler is located in the key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\[extension here]\UserChoice
Unfortunately, this key is protected by some mystery hashing algorithm that incorporates the extension, your user account, and the program in some convoluted way.
Fortunately, we can, of course, set the default file handler by brutally deleting the other file handlers with extreme prejudice, making windows think that your program is the only available program capable of opening that type of file, thereby making it default.
These are located in:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\[extension here]\OpenWithList
HKCR\[extension here]\OpenWithList
How to:
1-set your program as "default" the normal way, as you would in windows 7.
2-delete the OpenWithList keys located in HKCU and HKCR, and if necessary, the UserChoice key.
3-???
4-Profit
If you use this process, please post feedback so that I know it works. When I get around to it, I will write a program as an example.
cool thanks work form me
Thank you for sharing this information. It pointed me in the right direction.
To not let the users continually shift between the desktop and the default Store Apps (Metro applications), we want to start all images and videos in the desktop programs.
It didn't work on our versions of Windows 8 Pro. HKCR\[extension here]\OpenWithList was empty or it didn't exist. The solution for me was:
1) change as needed: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\FileExts\[extension here]\OpenWithList
2) remove all the keys beginning with 'AppX' for the desired file extensions in [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\[extension here]\OpenWithProgids]
If the user can use a virtual registry, you probably need to delete it for the elevated administrator and the user.
The keys beginning with AppX are the links to the Store Apps.
(Do not forget to backup registry keys before making changes)
All the extensions for video and images:
.3g2, .3gp, .3gp2, .3gpp, .aac, .adt, .adts, .AIF, .AIFC, .AIFF, .ASF, .ASX, .AU, .avi, .bmp, .dib, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .jxr, .M1V, .m2t, .m2ts, .M2V, .m3u, .m4a, .m4v, .MID, .MIDI, .mod, .mov, .MP2, .MP2V, .mp3, .mp4, .mp4v, .mpa, .MPE, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .mts, .png, .RMI, .SND, .tif, .tiff, .TS, .TTS, .wav, .WAX, .wdp, .wm, .wma, .wmd, .wms, .wmv, .WMX, .wmz, .WPL, .WVX
I hope this information can helps someone.
Or right click on a file of the type you want to modify and go to open with...
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JihadSquad said:
Or right click on a file of the type you want to modify and go to open with...
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
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If you read the thread title, you would realize that this is referring to programmatic modification of default associations. MS "prohibits" programs from modifying the default file associations, so this is a valid workaround.

Shortcut Help Needed

Does anyone know if its possible to create a shortcut to mobile data settings on the desktop ? Also and more importantly I'd like to create one to system select - home - automatic . I have nove launcher and know how to create a shortcut but can't seem to identify what brings those options up . Anyone know ? I'm on an ep4gt running cm 11 . thanks

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