This is my first app for WinCE so please be nice!
Rant
It seems I'm part of a minority of users who understand that mobile devices and PDA's are not designed to run multiple apps at once. You can, but anyone with a decent sense of quality will agree that it's a rubbish experience once you get under 50% free memory. In fact the iPhone by default design doesn't let you multi-task apps (jailbreak changes this) which may be one of the reasons peeps think its a faster device. I say I'm part of a minority because most apps around are coded so that when you hit the 'x' close button they minimize instead of close (even by holding x). Also Windows has no inbuilt mechanisms for keeping your apps closed, and none of the roms I've tried (cooked or otherwise) seem to have these types of tools included.
Disclaimer
Firstly I hope I haven't reinvented the wheel or stolen anyone else's idea. I didn't research for months but didn't find anything like this around so apologize in advance if I upset anyone. Also I provide this tool "as-is" in BETA form - so it could damage your device - so use at your own risk.
Kill****?! What is it?
It is a simple app that kills running processes.
Why would I want it - what's wrong with Task Manager?
A common example is you open up Calc to do divide a dinner bill, lookup how to get home in Google maps, send an SMS to a friend and hit Home key. Then you wonder why the thing is running like a dog. You open task manager and notice you have these 3 freakin apps are open still and taking up your memory. So you're expected to open Task Manager after every time you're finished with an app?...no I dont think so..because you've got Kill****! You manage an exemption file, assign the app to one of your softkeys (or events) and it will quickly, quietly kill all other **** running for you.
How Does It Work?
It stores a text file on disk with names of processes that you wish to exempt. You can manage this via the included config tool. When you run the app (which is a console app) it just kills every running process other than the ones on your exclude list. The exclusion file is stored in your default MyDocuments folder and is called something like "NoofnyKill****.settings". Real simple.
What Do I Need To Run It?
Microsoft Windows Mobile (4 and above)
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5
How Do I Install It?
Simply run the attached CAB and everything is installed for you. 2 icons are added to your Start Menu (the config tool and the console app itself). The app is installed in the default Programs folder.
How Do I Use It?
If the exceptions file does not exist it will be created new and will contain all of the running process at the time the app ran.
The best instructions are;
1) Have your device in your preferred state with only your basic apps running.
2) Open the config tool from the start menu (Kill**** Config).
3) All of the running processes will list with a check next to them (which 4) means they will be exempted).
4) Click Menu -> Save Exceptions and close the config tool.
5) Assign the console app (KilL****.exe) to one of your softkeys or other buttons using your favorite tweak tool.
What Else Do I Need To Know?
I am not responsible for anything negative or positive this app will do to you, your device or life. Use at your own risk. I have not tested this app well and can only guarantee that I have fundamentally screwed something up. If anyone does use it and wants help I will do my best but try to help by giving as much detailed info as possible when reporting any bugs. I'm open to suggestions and are planning to put the source code up here if anyone shows interest.
That's about it - hope it makes someone's life a little brighter.
Hi!
This looks interesting. Is there anyway to cook this into a ROM properly? I dont like to have users make a file in their my documents folder.
Cheers
Epiphany
EpiphanyNL said:
Is there anyway to cook this into a ROM properly? I dont like to have users make a file in their my documents folder.
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Thanks...i can have the file live anywhere really, I just chose MyDocuments cause its easy and accessible. It's easy to even have them define in the config tool where they want to save the settings. I'm new to mobile dev and the whole rom cooking thing, so could you expand about what would be needed to cook this app into a rom?
actually after giving it more thought it would be more practical to store this in the registry. I chose to use a text file at first because I was not going to bother have a config app and you could modify it using notepad or something.
In registry would be the most preferred method yes.
Hi,
Try to do wm6.5.3 app for active applications, like the ArkSwith one. But my idea was that it is only use for switching between active applications.
How to get info of active applications in my own application.
Can i do it like first check all windows with GetWindow and then use GetWindowThreadProcessId?
How can i found info of the process after get id?
Or is there any other way to do this?
Hi
I think you could take a look at this project, for native win32, but from what I have noticed when playing around it (or something similar) ought to work on win mobile too.
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cpp/ModuleNameFromWindwHandle.aspx
//Gunnar
GunnarKarlsson said:
Hi
I think you could take a look at this project, for native win32, but from what I have noticed when playing around it (or something similar) ought to work on win mobile too.
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cpp/ModuleNameFromWindwHandle.aspx
//Gunnar
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I found out that using this CreateToolhelp32Snapshot i can get almost all info of active processes(name, id, modules and threads).
Now i have problem to found out the location(path) of process and i cant found the way to get the hicon(shortcut) of program/process.
_Marko
Hi Friends,
I am going to develop a windows mobile application for a big shopping mall using VB.NET.
I will appreciate for your suggestion for the below.
1- Can i filter Message using VB.NET and display in my application. For the example if our company send some promotional message, same time i need to invoke my application and display the message in his own window. and not let it go to the default phone message folder?
2- Is there any Service which can run background and keep filtering for all incoming SMS?
3- I will appreciate if anyone can give me link for the messaging development in VB.NET
Thank You
Hi,
For filtering incoming SMS messages, you need to look into the MessageInterceptor class:
h t t p://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb932385.aspx
As for a background "service", you can create an exe project and have it auto-minimise on startup. Add the code to set up the Message Interceptor and display your custom form when a matching message comes in. When the user closes the form, simply minimise back down again. The exe will continue to run unless the user kills it (i.e. in task manager).
When you create your CAB file setup project, open the File System dialog and add a shortcut to the Windows Folder\Startup which targets the Primary Output of your exe. This will ensure the app runs when the user restarts their device.
Hope that helps!
Kind Regards,
PaulM
PaulM,
Thank you for your suggestion, i made a small test application and works like charm )):
After filtering i need to save the message and display it when user need in future. What is the best way to save? XML will be good or other com type should i use to act as database?
Thank You
Hi go4voip,
XML springs to mind, but it depends on security - XML is plain text and can easily be edited by the user on the device.
However, if you wanted more security, you could still use XML but encrypt the data before saving it to a file, then decrypt it before loading it into the XML document. See the System.Security.Cryptography namespace - it's dead easy to use.
Kind Regards,
PaulM
go4voip said:
PaulM,
Thank you for your suggestion, i made a small test application and works like charm )):
After filtering i need to save the message and display it when user need in future. What is the best way to save? XML will be good or other com type should i use to act as database?
Thank You
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Hi go4voip,
well just to add one more thing here if u use messageinterceptor it may not work for some HD2s as i have faced a lot of issues because of it in one of my app, so i went for a different way. It is basically a native dll.
about saving it google "SQLite" it is mobile db, very small and just a dll...no installation. I used it for my app.
PS: Let me know if you need any help... also you can see two apps in my signature one is SMSFilter that uses the native way of filtering the sms and other one smsrule which uses the messageinterceptor way of filtering. It is verymuch simmilar to what you want.
Thanks,
Mohit
Instructions:
Download Windows Phone Device Manager and launch WPDeviceManager.exe
Plug in your phone, it should detect it automatically, if not click Connect in menu
The first time you connect your phone Windows Phone Device Manager will automatically install TouchXperience
If you want to be part of the beta team, you must make a donation to http://www.touchxperience.com/ http://www.touchxperience.com/ directly and create an account on their http://forum.touchxperience.com/. Then post a DM to Schaps with the donation number. Schaps will add you to the beta team quickly.
Requirements:
Unlocked/registred Windows Phone 7.5 device
Windows Vista or Windows 7 32/64-bit
.NET Framework 4.0
Zune software 4.8 or later
Zune WMDU (optional)
Windows Phone SDK 7.1 or later
It should work on any version of WP7 and has been tested on the following devices:
HTC HD7, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Pro, HTC Arrive, HTC HD2, HTC TITAN, HTC Radar, Samsung Focus, Samsung Focus S, Samsung Omnia 7, Dell Venue Pro, LG Optimus 7, LG E900, LG C900, Nokia Lumia 800.
The latest version of TouchXperience is 2.5.0.0
If you want the lastest features you should try the beta which is reserved for donnator (beta tester group)
Changelog:
Version 1.10.0.0
Compatible with Windows 8
Minor UI changes
Bugfixes
Code:
Version 1.9.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Improved remote screen (up to 30 fps)
[*]Improved general stability
[*]Fixed app backup error on unlocked devices
[*]Fixed screen capture not working because of background agent memory limitation
[*]Files put in \My Documents are copied in Office hub for all devices
[*]Bugfixes
[/LIST]
Version 1.8.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Public release
[*]Full access to apps isolated storage
[*]Show toast notification when an action requires to launch TouchXperience
[*]Bugfixes
[/LIST]
Version 1.7.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Full support of Windows Phone 7.5
[*]Added support of Nokia Lumia 800, Samsung Focus S, HTC TITAN & Radar
[*]Improved connection
[*]Auto detect OS and version when phone is plugged in
[*]Warning when trying to install an app using interop services on an interop-locked phone
[*]Supports Mango ringtones API
[*]Show toast notification when the phone is connected or disconnected
[*]Show toast notification once an app has been installed
[*]Automatically check for TouchXperience updates
[*]Bugfixes
[/LIST]
Version 1.6.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Check whether phone is PIN-locked or screen-locked
[*]Ability to change remote screen resolution & quality
[*]Full screen mode in screen capture
[*]Display battery remaining charging time
[*]Notify when battery is fully charged
[*]Automatically disable Zune launcher while running
[*]Fixed crash when Windows Phone Developer Tools are not installed
[*]Improved progress dialogs
[*]Improved general stability
[*]"Maybe" fixed FS access on LG devices
[/LIST]
Version 1.4.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Backup/restore documents & apps data
[*]Improved connection reliability
[*]Improved transfer of large files
[*]Improved connection over Wi-Fi
[*]Fixed some connection issues
[*]Fixed "Newer version required" error message
[*]Allow to manually connect by entering computer IP address
[*]Allow to change ports on device
[*]Automatically add rules to Windows Firewall
[*]Show progress while retrieving app info
[*]Sortable app list (by name, size, install date,...)
[*]Sortable file list (by name, size, date modified,...)
[*]Save UI state on exit
[*]Display ROM modules and ROM files in blue/dark blue
[*]Open apps install & data folders directly from app list
[*]Send sounds (in the same way you send ringtones, to customize sounds in Advanced Config.)
[*]Support of Mango developer tools beta
[*]Fixed localization issues
[*]Improved debugging
[*]Automatically check for Device Manager & TouchXperience updates
[*]Hundreds of improvements and bugfixes
[/LIST]
Version 1.3.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Public release
[*]Documents and favorites sync (1-way only from PC to phone)
[*]Improved file explorer
[*]Added option to reconfigure and restore default settings
[*]Supports file copy to \Windows for LG devices (untested)
[*]Fixed screenshot saving
[*]Fixed control panel task links
[*]Fixed localization issues
[*]Many other bug fixes
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Version 1.2.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Fully featured file explorer & integration with Windows Explorer
[*]Support of copy/paste and drag & drop
[*]Support of HTC Arrive
[*]Install mutiple apps at once
[*]Send multiple files at once
[*]Send toast notifications from PC (with command line WPDeviceManager /SendToast "message")
[*]Launch in background at Windows startup
[*]Improved connection reliability
[*]Fixed connection issues
[*]Fixed missing toolbar in file explorer
[*]Fixed error after taking a secong screenshot
[*]Fixed application list not showing in some cases
[*]Fixed duplicate tasks in jumplist
[*]Fixed Connect/Disconnect not working in jumplist
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Version 1.1.0.0
[LIST]
[*]Improved Windows explorer integration (display apps icons and info)
[*]Control panel integration
[*]Application updates notifications
[*]New custom installer solving issues for both 32-bit & 64-bit
[*]Send notes
[*]Send clipboard content
[*]Detailed device info
[*]Check for app updates
[*]Auto update for future TouchXperience versions
[*]Improved connection reliability over Wi-Fi
[*]Launch apps from WP Device Manager via Wi-Fi
[*]Multilanguage support
[*]Fixed links in Windows Device Stage
[*]Fixed connection problems on 32-bit when Zune is not running
[*]Fixed Samsung Focus not recognized
[*]Automatically remove max apps installed limit
[*]Sound notification on connect
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Version 1.0.3.0
[LIST]
[*]Device Information (partial)
[*]Capture phone screen (TouchXperience must be running on the device in order to take screenshots)
[*]Open weblink on phone
[*]Add web favorite to phone
[*]Managing purchased apps (HTC only)
[*]A lot of bugfixes
[/LIST]
Version 1.0.2.0
[LIST]
[*]File Explorer
[*]Improved performance and reliability
[*]A lot of bugfixes
[/LIST]
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Download link : http://www.touchxperience.com/apps/TouchXperience_2.5.0.0.xap
http://www.touchxperience.com/downloads/WPDeviceManager.exe
http://www.touchxperience.com/advanced-configuration-tool/
Official support forum : http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=5126180dab8ba8a73227b40c08899c72
Don't ask for release date, just be patient and wait for it.
This thread is only here to show which features are going to be in final version which can be free or a paid version, i just don't know yet.
Source :
http://forum.touchxperience.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/touchxperience
https://www.facebook.com/touchxperience
Hints: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Windows Phone Device Manager features:
Applications management: view, install/uninstall & update applications
File management: explore device, exchange files with your phone
Sync files, folders and favorites with phone
Send to Windows Phone (to send files, apps, ringtones, web links in one click)
Detailed device information (CPU, ROM, RAM, storage, network, battery, OS,...)
Detailed storage information
Add and manage custom ringtones
Send SMS, E-mail, notes directly from PC (without needing cloud services)
Remote screen view and take screenshots of the phone
Backup/restore files and application data
Create and manage backup/restore of the phone
Full access to apps isolated storage
Programming sends notifications to phone
Shared clipboard with PC and phone
Integration with Windows explorer (drag & drop, copy/paste)
Integration with Control Panel (Device Stage, task links)
Nice integration with Windows Vista/7 (jumplists, widgets, aero effects,...)
View apps icons and details from XAP in Windows explorer
Initiate connection from PC or phone
Wireless connection support
Auto pairing (no need to enter PC or phone IP address)
Notify phone applications updates
Display battery remaining charging time and notify when battery is fully charged
Reboot phone (OS/SLDR/Cold boot)
Open marketplace for non-commercial applications (if developers are interested)
TouchXperience for Windows Phone features:
Create custom menus
Add folders, apps, contacts, websites, maps, documents, and many other widgets
Pin apps, folders and any other stuffs to Start screen
Organize applications & games
File explorer
Multitasking support
TouchXperience port taking benefit from Metro UI
Background customization
Contact manager
Communication manager
You can initiate connection from both PC and device (tap PC Synchronization in TouchXperience to etablish connection from device). You can connect via USB or Wi-Fi, but the first time you have to connect via USB so WP Device Manager can deploy TouchXperience and your device can get your PC IP address.
In the current version you can't manually set the PC or phone IP address to connect, or change default ports.
Make sure port 8007 is not blocked by firewall on PC and port 8107 is reachable on device.
When WP Device Manager initiate a connection and can't connect to the phone, in case you are connected via USB it will launch TouchXperience, in other cases it will send a push notification to your phone asking you to manually launch TouchXperience
Some tasks requires your phone screen to be unlocked
It is not necessary to have Zune runing in order to use WP Device Manager.
If WP Device Manager does not start at all, make sure you installed all the requirements and try to reinstall full .NET Framework 4.0 and developer tools.
If you are not able to connect or if some features are not properly working, go to Settings in WP Device Manager, click Restore default settings and eventually restart your PC.
If Windows Phone Device Manager is not able to communicate with TouchXperience, go to Settings in WP Device Manager, click Restore default settings and restart your PC. Try to temporarly disable your anti-virus or firewall programs to see if that's the problem. You can also try the registry fix in attachment
If you have connection problems, try the following may help: unplug/replug your phone, close or start Zune, restart WP Device Manager, make sure your device is detected by Zune, in worst case restart your PC.
WP Device Manager or some components of it may be considered as potential threat by anti-virus or firewall programs, this is a false alarm, you may need to add exceptions to your anti-virus or firewall may prevent WP Device Manager from working correctly.
WP Device Manger is automatically disconnected when you quit TouchXperience (for example when you launch an app or return to Start screen). This is not a bug, this is because TouchXperience is stopped due to the lack of native multitasking in WP7. To workaround you can enable multitasking in TouchXperience settings.
Tap on a menu title in TouchXperience and the main menu will show up
If you want to take screenshots of an other application on the phone you need to enable multitasking in TouchXperience settings
Some features needing high privileges on the phone (f.e. file system access) may not be available, this depends on the unlock level of your phone.
Applications installed with other tools than WP Device Manager are not recognized (they are identified by their id) on non-HTC device. To solve the problem you can simply browse your original XAP files, application info will be automatically cached and diplayed in the app manager.
If only sideloaded applications are displayed it's because your phone does not have full file system access.
Some application versions are incorrect. This is due to the fact that some developers does not update their application manifest with correct version number when they release new versions. To fix the problem you can check for app updates and click on Dismiss All assuming all your applicatons have been updated to their latest version.
You can't copy most of DLL and EXE in \Windows directory, this is simply because these are not files but modules.
You can check TouchXperience version in Settings or in WP Device Manager application list.
You should have a folder with device name in My Documents on your PC, place here the files you want to sync with the phone.
You can send toast notifications from any program on your PC using command line C:\Windows\WPDeviceManager\WPDeviceManager.exe /SendToast "message".
In order to use WP Device Manager from Windows Device Stage, you must have Windows 7 and driver signature verification disabled, unfortunately this is because Windows 7 recognize only digitally signed drivers.
Be carefull when using device restoration, incorrect usage or unexpected bugs may cause loss of data.
Don't use full backup/restore feature on custom ROMS!
If you get a message "Unable to launch TouchXperience" on custom ROMS it's because the ROM has some missing components, so you have to launch it manually.
Please uninstall any previously installed version of WP Device Manager and TouchXperience on your phone.
This beta is private for testing purpose, you are not allowed to redistribute it.
VIDEOS démo
Screenshots : http://www.flickr.com/photos/touchxperience/sets/72157625661986819/
Awesome, will we be able to backup and restore with this?
From what I have seen @ WPpoweruser, only sending sms works?... I guess it will take long for a public version...
awesome!
no questions asked, I am looking in the TX supporters forum for it and don't seem to find it oh well guess I will wait anxiously great job.
bippolinno said:
I agree, nice interface, nothing inside, wait another month for what???
The really solution for people looking for taking full control on phone 7, will come from another developer, sometime, I assume!!
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Ok I understand that sometimes Shaps shouldn't ad us too early and make us wait long to finally release tools who are not complet, at the risk to disappoint us.
But remember DFT make us wait 4 month before they release magldr.
WP7 is a new OS,there is still lot of work to do. Everyone here have a life, maybe a work, a wife and some kids behind the screen.
People like shaps are doing the best they can, and just for this don't blame it.
If you don't like his work, log off this topic.
pittphan said:
All I am saying is why post this thread? Does the OP just want to taunt those that don't have the tool?
Really, you "just wanted to post updates on the Beta Testing" that everyone else is not privy too?
That is what's weak! Not Julien's work. He's doing real work! This thread is useless!!!!
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The goal of xda developers is to post information regarding development. That includes development in alpha, beta, closed or open. How in the heck is this different than any of the launchers in android that haven't been released, the programs users are developing for wp7, or any sort of development not released?
xda is information and a place where users and develop interact to find solutions to common problems, where users can become developers, and inform users of development for their xda/samsung/wp/android device.
So why does this thread exist? it's x - d - fricking a! That's why! So if you have a problem with imfloflo (moderator) posting this topic, take it up to PM and don't clutter the topic of what you feel doesn't need to be here.
And yes that's what's WRONG with xda
@OP
If you are planning to release a free/lite version please let me know when it´s available for public, I may write about it
Guys please keep this thread on topic. Anymore arguments and such after this post will result in infractions, anymore after that, I will have to talk to the senior mods about handing out temporary bans. Please stop pestering the OP about when, and how the app release will be executed. It will be released when its ready. You don't take bread out of the oven 10 min before it is ready just because you are hungry, you take it out when its ready. Same goes for software development. So please be patient!
~~Tito~~
@OP Just get me on gtalk when you have problems, you know where to get my id.
@orb3000 i'm not the developers of this, you can find more information on the http://www.facebook.com/touchxperience page or on the official forum http://forum.touchxperience.com/
I think this apps will be free when final version comes.
Been following Schap's devving for some time now and gotta say its looking good
I fail to see what is wrong with this thread and i would suggest for all those people who are flaming/trolling/moaning that they consider what XDA-DEVS is actually all about; that being a developer forum
Now hopefully i dont need to explain myself any further and therefore i would respectfully request that you please review our rules for avoidance of doubt. If the whinging continues infractions will be issued.
Many thanks for your understanding, if any of you wish to discuss this any further then please feel free to PM me and NOT clutter this thread.
Regards and enjoy your weekend,
Tim.
slow veer on topic new beta released fixed quite a few issues for 64 bit users. Install directory has changed, program seems ot have optimized a bit (like I can see file explorer even if it is nothing there)
otherwise still development is churning nicely
hi guy's
there is a first preview on WPDM ...
enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAgd-iTBlGs&feature=player_detailpage
This is EPIC. I have been following this and just EPIC. Everything I could dream of for a Windows Phone 7 sync app. This should of been the product Microsoft released with Windows Phone 7 (accept for the unlocks/file access of course).
Just wanted to say, keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing and using this program... Still in WOW...
Update to version 1.1.0.0
i got it..
its more stable than 1030 version.
and for me is working fine
on win7 64 and htc hd7 tmo
Bummerten said:
Does this work with the Nodo build?
Just updated my Trophy Rom, without knowing im unable to unlock it again
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no at the moment doesn't work with Nodo, infact shaps said "don't upgrade to Nodo"
A bit off topic, but what would you consider a fair donation? I'm not a rich man in fact i'm very poor but would like to contribute and test this app without offending with a too small donation.
imfloflo said:
Update to version 1.1.0.0
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Thanks for the info m8...
ShaGGy_UK said:
A bit off topic, but what would you consider a fair donation? I'm not a rich man in fact i'm very poor but would like to contribute and test this app without offending with a too small donation.
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I gave him 5€ and add a little message to explain my reasons and i was added to beta test program few days after.
How To Access The Metro Apps Folder
Windows 8 introduces a new type of apps called metro apps or modern apps.These apps can be installed with a tap from the windows store.This system works out great for the average consumer but its a nuisance for power users.And since most of the xda devs are power users I decided to write this guide to accessing the metro apps.The metro apps are installed in C/Program Files?Windowsapps/ This folder is hidden and locked away to prevent users from modding the apps.However there is a way to access the folder which I am going to describe in detail here.This procedure is really simple and there is absolutely no need to go into the command line like how I read in some other tuts I found on the web.
STEP 1
The Windowsapps folder is a hidden folder so first of all you will need to go to the control panel and display it in small icons view.Then go to folder options and tick the option that says show hidden files,folders and drives.After doing this click apply and ok and exit.Now when you navigate to c program files,you should be able to see a folder named windowsapps.It will appear in white.
STEP 2
Now double click on the folder.It will not open.Instead,you will get a warning saying that you currently don't have access to this folder.Click continue.Another warning will pop up saying that permission to open the folder has been denied.Click on the security Tab Link.
STEP 3
In the security tab,click on continue.A box will open which will list all the permission holders of the windowsapps folder.It will display TrustedInstaller as the owner.Click Change.A box will open up.Change The Owner to your name and click check names,correct it if you have written the wrong name.Click Ok.The permission will be changed.Check replace owner on subcontainers and objects too.
STEP 4
Now you will need to restart windows explorer for the changes to be effective.Now,you have complete access to the windowsapps folder.:victory:
USES
Now that you have got access to the folder,There are a great many things you can do..Ill list some of them to increase productivity.
1.Delete Preinstalled Useless Apps
2.Read the Source Code
3.Modify/Play around with the apps
etc etc
Enjoy Guys....Hope I helped.......
This has been posted here since at least the Win8 RTM, possibly before. Please search before posting. Also, I would expect a "power user" to already have "Show hidden files and folders" enabled and to be familiar with NT and NTFS permissions systems. Oh, and getting to Folder Options is way simpler than going through Control Panel; you can either open it right from the Explorer ribbon (View -> Options) or just via Start search.
Also, be aware that "Metro" is not the actual name of the interface anymore (officially); some metro transit agency apparently raised a legal fuss over it. The new name is (in classic Microsoft branding failure style) "Windows Store apps" although you'll occasionally hear "modern" used too. When I'm feeling snarky (at least 70% of the time I'm on this site) I call it TIFKAM (The Interface Formerly Known As Metro).
modifying metro app
i modified the code in one of my app's java script files, but it does not affect the app itself... just to check i even made the whole code a comment (with /*....*/) and still the app ran normally... why?
in the other hand if i touch the .css code or the html code the app crushes, even if i only want to change the color code.... why?
i will be thankful if someone could answer these two questions for me, it will help me alot....
thanks in advance
Pinto