when you remove a program does it really remove all traces of the program? I realize the cab file has to be deleted manually but like on a pc do most programs leave junk behind on a poketpc?
It's Windows man! Need you ask?
a little off topic, but one thing i've noticed with my Kaiser is that a few of my installed programs do not appear in the "remove programs" list. using WMDC, however, programs will appear and give me the option to uninstall but uninstalling does nothing; the program(s) are still on my device. as RemE said... "it's Windows..."
What program?
Probably, the installation was not right ... so the uninstall information is not properly available.
Try to re-install and then uninstall to clean it.
just a general question...seems to clean up after itself pretty well.
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First of all, I am very very satisfied witj my TyTN II.
Video playback WAS an issue for me (as a AV professional), but I am absolutely satisfied after installing CorePlayer and looking forward to the upgrade to version 1.2 of that program.
Other programs were less to my liking and after evaluation I decided to uninstall them using the uninstall utility of MS Active Sync.
But some of these programs simply refuse to uninstall. So I still have a shortcut to the Feedreader program News Gato in my programs map and I cannot get rid of it.
Even more annoying is the Spite Backup program that came with the TyTN II on CD, which I uninstalled, but still givbes me a warning at startup that the file Sprite.exe cannot be found.
DO ANY OF YOU HAVE A CLUE HOW I SHOULD CLEAN UP?
Thanks!
I know what you mean about annoying programmes which won't disapear when they are uninstalled.
One of them for me is a windows live messenger version which I installed. I couldn't get rid of it by softresetting so I had to do the hard reset.
Moreover, PointUI is anothe programme that when uninstalled, still remains on my programme list. Because of this, I had to also hard reset my device.
The hard reset function is the only solution I know that will rid me of troublesome remnants of programmes...
Try SKtools its a good program and has a few features that clean up your registry and it also has an uninstaller better then the one provided by windows. Don't know if it'll work, but worth a shot.
I had the same problem with Sprite - at their web site I found the following fix, which worked for me:
To uninstall everything from your device and PC please follow these steps;
To remove from your device;
1. Use File Explorer to delete the entire folder on your device;
"\Program Files\Sprite Software" if Sprite Backup was installed on device
or
"\Storage Card\Program Files\Sprite Software" if installed on storage card
2. Use a registry editor (e.g. www.phm.lu) for Windows Mobile device to delete the following key in the registry on your device;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sprite Software\Sprite Backup]
3. Please also delete the following link file if it exists:
- My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Sprite Backup(.lnk)
To uninstall from your PC;
Steps for manually removing ALL Sprite Software entries from your PC. Please follow these steps carefully to manually remove all Sprite Backup software;
1. Click Start> Run on your PC and type "Regedit" in the bar
2. Delete the following keys;
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\AppMgr\Apps\Sprite Software Sprite Backup]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Sprite Software\Sprite Backup]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{D8FD4D0D-E171-4FFC-91CE-BA38EEAC5E06}]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sprite Software\Sprite Backup]
3. Close the Registry Editor
4. Use Windows Explorer to delete these folders;
C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{D8FD4D0D-E171-4FFC-91CE-BA38EEAC5E06}
C:\Program Files\Sprite Software\Sprite Backup
C:\Program Files\Sprite Software\Sprite Explorer
This will uninstall everything related to Sprite Backup.
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I know what you mean about annoying programmes which won't disapear when they are uninstalled.
One of them for me is a windows live messenger version which I installed. I couldn't get rid of it by softresetting so I had to do the hard reset.
Moreover, PointUI is anothe programme that when uninstalled, still remains on my programme list. Because of this, I had to also hard reset my device.
The hard reset function is the only solution I know that will rid me of troublesome remnants of programmes...
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I tried that same application ths morning and 2 hours later I was uninstalling it. It looked cool, but my internet was painfully slow, and the gestures were all backwards. To get the menu to slide left, you had to slide your finger right on the screen. The hardware keys didn't work, and then when the application locked up on me that was it. The only way out I found was to hit the end key repeatedly until it finally exited. Then the uninstall instructions didn't work. I think that could be a fine program once it is refined, but right now it was a pain.
-Jay
Jay2TheRescue said:
I tried that same application ths morning and 2 hours later I was uninstalling it. It looked cool, but my internet was painfully slow, and the gestures were all backwards. To get the menu to slide left, you had to slide your finger right on the screen. The hardware keys didn't work, and then when the application locked up on me that was it. The only way out I found was to hit the end key repeatedly until it finally exited. Then the uninstall instructions didn't work. I think that could be a fine program once it is refined, but right now it was a pain.
-Jay
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I know what you mean about the gestures being in reverse. This took a while to get used to.
By the way, I had the previous blue version installed on my Kaiser, not the latest black version. I suppose I could give it anothe go, but I can't be bothered to do another hard reset if I don't like the programme and want it fully removed
But yes, I do agree that it would be a good programme once all the little technicalities are fixed. I still do like the normal windows 6 UI, after installing Dutty's CAB which makes the start menu bigger
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I know what you mean about the gestures being in reverse. This took a while to get used to.
By the way, I had the previous blue version installed on my Kaiser, not the latest black version. I suppose I could give it anothe go, but I can't be bothered to do another hard reset if I don't like the programme and want it fully removed
But yes, I do agree that it would be a good programme once all the little technicalities are fixed. I still do like the normal windows 6 UI, after installing Dutty's CAB which makes the start menu bigger
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Dutty's enlarged start menu is fantastic. I can navigate the start menu w/o my stylus. One of the best, easiest, and most useful mods out there!
-Jay
I tried SK Tools...and it did the job!
Thanks for the tip
I tried searching the board but didnt find any appropriate link regarding this..
anyway there are some factory programs loaded that I dont need/use, is there a way to remove them to free up RAM?
uninstall
if you are referring to uninstallation tts similar to uninstalling a program on windows...
then u can find it under Start >>> Settiings.. not the tf3d's settings but the one under windows mobile
there should be a icon called REMOVE PROGRAMS under the SYSTEM tab..
alternatively, you could run activesync and under program management untick the relevant programs and it will uninstall on its next sync
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if you are referring to uninstallation tts similar to uninstalling a program on windows...
then u can find it under Start >>> Settiings.. not the tf3d's settings but the one under windows mobile
there should be a icon called REMOVE PROGRAMS under the SYSTEM tab..
alternatively, you could run activesync and under program management untick the relevant programs and it will uninstall on its next sync
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im talking about the stock programs...not anything that I installed. I'm talking about the factory loaded programs like windows live, bubble breaker, internet explorer, RSS hub, etc. I want to remove those to free up space.
its called cooking your own ROM..
you can have certain things not load up by doing a soft-reset when the auto-config pops up on 1st boot after ROM upgrade or hard-reset..
but then you gotta go find the cabs for the stuff that you want
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its called cooking your own ROM..
you can have certain things not load up by doing a soft-reset when the auto-config pops up on 1st boot after ROM upgrade or hard-reset..
but then you gotta go find the cabs for the stuff that you want
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just the reply I was looking for. Thanks.
with that being said, how do i get start on cooking my own ROM (..yes i guess i can do a search on this as well)? and where do I go to find all CABs for certain programs?
I have uninstalled programs and still have them in my add remove program list how do I remove them?
Is it in the registry i have tried everything and no luck thanks.
megs8888 said:
I have uninstalled programs and still have them in my add remove program list how do I remove them?
Is it in the registry i have tried everything and no luck thanks.
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what program exactly, because I believe that some of them have this problem
programs
MAME CE3 and Concrete software bowling, i have uninstalled them no problem but it wont remove the from the add remove list and i dont know how to, thanks.
In similar cases, I use SKTools, an excellent program.
Here is the link http://s-k-tools.com/index.html?sktools/m_feat.html
I want to know why certain programs don't uninstall 100% even when it was installed and uninstalled correctly meaning the name still shows in the list as installed and there's no file traces left.
I have installed the SK Tools, but I cant seem to find how to do it, any instruction or fixes pls, thanks
In the registry, HKLM\Software\Apps if I remember well.
nope, apps still showing in "remove programs list" even though they were uninstalled like anything else
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I have installed the SK Tools, but I cant seem to find how to do it, any instruction or fixes pls, thanks
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Before starting, I would recommend a backup, just in case.
On the main SKT opening screen, go to
- left soft key "Category"
- select "Maintenance"
- select "Installed Programs"
- after a short search, SKT displays the list of all your installed apps
- when you point your stylus on the app you want to completely delete, you will see all its installed components in the lower half of the screen (a good thing at this point is to make a screen capture so in the worst case you can manually delete the remains, but normally it shouldn't be necessary, SKT usually doing a better removal job than the default remover)
- make sure that all boxes are unchecked, except the one you want to delete, and then go to left soft key "Action" and select "Uninstall marked".
I always just go into File Explorer/Windows/Start Menu/Programs
Then remove broken links from there.
He means removing the entries from the add/remove programs panel, not the start menu.
Tried this and no go any other ideas guys, the sk tools might be ok if i had programs installed, i might install them again and then uninstall via sktools see how that goes. any other ides.
sktools can remove it, but it is always on uninstall list!!
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sktools can remove it, but it is always on uninstall list!!
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Reference link:http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...nstalled/7bad6dc7-d042-4bc2-8516-c9eeaeb5af58
I have found the solution to the various posts listed on not being able to get rid of an uninstalled prog in the remove progs window. Using MemMaid 2.3 go jump to/databases/database usage, highlight SwMgmtMetadataStore and click browse, highlight offending entry and delete it. Then do and soft reset and you will find that the prog is no longer in the remove prog window. Hope this helps.
Im have difficulties removing softwares from my new htc diamond.
i've installed lately few things,
and between them also sktools because i heard its good for backup and handling with the device/registery/cleaning crap...
so i said to myself hey why not uninstalling software from it, so i did...removing coreplayer inorder to install new version (because i hoped the latter will play my videos video and not only the audio)
also i tried to uninstall fring and schaps advanced config.
it removed them successfully.
then i went to the device settings -> uninstall programs and i saw its still listed there, the three soft's i just uninstalled trough the sktools.
so i tried to remove it again, via the onboard software remover of the WM, and it says it was uninstalled completely. would you like to complete your uninstallation? YEs! But it still in the list after it finishes to uninstall.
so i have the three uninstalled programs still listed in my installed programs list, eventhough it doesnt appear at the start -> Programs list.
I have to mention that now i tried to install the coreplayer, for example, both the new version and the one i already had installed, and it says that the older version wasnt removed completely, and if i want to remove and proceed, even after i do that...it fail to finish the installation successfully.
I will appreciate your help,
im new with windows mobile and im getting lost.
on the go...i would like to know if the sktools is a good soft for backups because im starting to dislike it Or maybe some other program for that kind of job.
THANKS! =)
Can anybody tell how to uninstall a program which has been installed on the device itself?
Uninstall...
All applications, whether installed to Internal Storage or device memory are un-installed the same way - via the 'Remove Programs' option under system settings. If the application doesn't show up in the list, then it's probably installed in the ROM, in which case you can't remove it.
Hope this helps
I've installed a Dutch Localization file for 6.5, but now some of the screen are acting strange, so I want to uninstall it...
but it seems that's not possible?
Sasimi said:
I've installed a Dutch Localization file for 6.5, but now some of the screen are acting strange, so I want to uninstall it...
but it seems that's not possible?
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You might have to stop the program first (if it is running) before you can uninstall it. Use something like MemMaid or Pocket Mechanic or SKTools to stop and then remove your program.
mitsi said:
You might have to stop the program first (if it is running) before you can uninstall it. Use something like MemMaid or Pocket Mechanic or SKTools to stop and then remove your program.
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It isn't even listed. So it's not that it won't (completely) uninstall.
I've just reflashed it, so yeah...