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Personalising ROM's... without Ext_ROM

Okay, there a couple of CAB files I install no matter what ROM I use (Total Commander, Today Screen Speed Dial, MortRing [by .exe], Morphy's Call Filter etc), now that I'm getting to grips with the whole ROM building thing I have a question:
How can I add a program installed via a CAB into a ROM so that it is installed into ROM, I've searched on the forum and can't find much. I know it can be done as ROM's such a TuMa's, Logout's and Ivan's have apps in ROM which aren't there by default...
EDIT: In addition, I overwrite some of the default ROM stuff once I've installed (ETEN M600 Dialler in particular), so again, how can I get the 'bits' out the cab and overwrite the default contents of the ROM, this would make my life much easier...
If this has been posted previously then please point me in the right direction

First extract files, shortcuts and registry entries from the .cab using wince cab manager or similar http://www.ocpsoftware.com/, take note on what directory each file/shortcut is in. (often more reg entries will be stored as a file called 'platformxxx.reg' use these too)
Normal rom edit way: add the contents of the exported .reg files to default.rgu, making sure that you leave a blank line on the end, copy all the files to the \dump directory and edit initflashfiles.dat to copy them to the right directory on first boot. (remeber to remove the first two bytes - ff fe with a hex editor). then build your rom!
Bepe's rom edit way: create a folder '[your software name]' in the oem folder and get yourself a guid from here http://kruithof.xs4all.nl/uuid/uuidgen. create a blank file called '[yourguid].dsm and a blank text file called '[yourguid].rgu'. add the contents of the exported .reg files to '[yourguid].rgu' and make sure you save as unicode. then copy all the other files to the folder and create a blank unicode txt file called 'initflashfiles.txt' and use it like initflashfiles.dat in the first method except there is no need to hex edit out the first two bytes. then build your rom!

midget, you're a star, I thought it may be something simple... I'm off out with the family now for the day, but I'll work on this later, cheers!

Can't delete files in 'Windows' folder

I see a bunch of stuff in the windows folder that can go, but neither the built in file explorer nor TotalCommander will let me delete any of the files. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Null

make your own kitchen and remove files when building your ROM

Isn't there any easier way to remove crap from our windows folder??

most files in the windows dir is located in the rom which cant be altered apart from at full rom flash time
some can be overwritten if one use less poor filemanagers then explore like total commander

how to delete these touch diamond camera picture frames?

hi,
the following link > http://www.myimagespace.com/public/view/1885
is the picture template used as camera frames, they are called
collage frames, they are found in every htc phone but the problem is
they are stored in rom and are protected, you cannot rename or delete them, though on the option menu there is delete and rename
but you cant click them...
is there any way to remove them from the phone?
any hard reset reinstallation or anything else?
hope to get a helpful answer...
fady.

You can disable this camera mode via registry.

Dump > Delete Files> Flash ROM.....
or
delete the templates folder and use the frames
from the \windows\ folder with this registry
HKCU\Software\HTC\Camera\6.00\Strings
Template Folder = \Windows\
the same with smileys & RSS Hub( german HTC T_D )
look in the registry,
you can delete all the file wich is also in the \windows\ folder
but you must change the path(Strings) in the reg....
greetz

Modification.

i cant find how to modify a ROM..
i mean after converting NK.NBF into DUMP folder if i want to remove any application and add another one how to do that?
like i want to add some plugins like arcsoft MMS,office and adictionary into a ROM how to do that..
thanx

well, that is done manually, you need to remove all the files/add the files from the OEM package there (exclude the option.xml and initflashfiles.dat and the dsm's and RGU) just copy the files, then when you goto the next step,or the step where you need to modify the HKLM and HKCU files, just open the OEM's RGU file, cpoy the keys and paste it in the Presented HKCU/HKLM and when you go to the other step, where you are required to edit the initflashfiles.dat, open the OEM's initflashfile in notepad, copy its content and paste it into the Main initflashfiles.dat of the ROM you are extracting, ther, that should do it
Note : make shure you hex edit the initflashfiles.dat and remove the first 2 bytes from the file (something like dd dd) or else your rom wont boot!!
if you dont want to hex edit, you can use my intiflashfiles Builder which is included in my kitchen, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378498
Ps. there is a guide too there

Error when trying to replace ddl file in windows directory

Hi,
I wanted to customize my htc touch pro a little bit by changing the battery icon, but that requires me to replace a ddl file, but heres the problem, i cant replace it
I cant replace it using the total commander on the phone, and not using my windows when connected to my computer.
Does anyone know how i can remove the limitations so i can replace ddl files in the windows directory?
Using Windows Mobile 6.1

In total commander, copy the file to the \Temp folder. Then CUT the file from temp, and paste it into \Windows. That should work.
If that still doesn't work, you can try this:
Rename the original dll in \Windows (I like to add a new suffix like .old with Total Commander).
Copy the file into temp.
Cut/paste from temp to windows.
Reboot phone.
If THAT doesn't work, then I don't know what to tell you.

Are you on a custom or stock ROM?
If it's a stock ROM, you will need to install Security Certificates in order for the .DLL to work.
Additionally, it is possible that Security Policies are in place that prevent execution of of .DLL that are unsigned.
HTH,