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No Tools Folder

I don't have a Tools folder on my tilt, i did the bloatware removal trick and think i lost it after that, is there a way to get it back?

brianlb said:
I don't have a Tools folder on my tilt, i did the bloatware removal trick and think i lost it after that, is there a way to get it back?
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If you remember what shortcuts were in this folder then you can simply recreate this folder in \windows\start menu\programs.

sherpa said:
If you remember what shortcuts were in this folder then you can simply recreate this folder in \windows\start menu\programs.
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thanks, i honestly dont know what shortcuts were in it, i did the bloatware trick right when i took the phone out of the box so unless there were soem factory installed shortcuts, then there wasn't any from me personally.

Missing TOOLS icon
brianlb said:
I don't have a Tools folder on my tilt, i did the bloatware removal trick and think i lost it after that, is there a way to get it back?
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My Tilt is also missing the TOOLS icon now (initially came with it but recently disappeared), the ironic thing is I haven't done any of the tricks and registry tweaks and other fancy maneuvers, but my husband who has tweaked his Tilt still has his TOOLS icon. I have no idea how to get it back, I've been asking people in other forums
Here's the list of stuff that's linked from the TOOLS icon that's listed under Programs:
Proxy Manager
Adobe Reader LE
Bluetooth Explorer
Calculator
Camera
File Explorer
Java
QuickGPS
Search
Sim Manager
Sprite Backup
Voice Speed Dial
Zip
And the icon wasn't just a Shortcut to the "Tools Folder" that's found under File Explorer > My Device > Program Files > Tools folder....
because that "Tools Folder" is empty on both my Tilt & my husband's Tilt, but my Tilt Icon links are missing while he has his still.

program uninstaller...?

anyone know of an program uninstaller...there's a program that i've uninstalled/removed from my phone, but there's still icons and other things sitting in some of the directories of my phone. i remember seeing something around here in the wizard or kaiser forum. i've searched for removal, remover and uninstall/uninstaller but i can't find a thing. even tried downloads.com since they have a lot of pocketpc apps.
thanx in advance

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those that are quick to jump the gun, "Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs" is not removing the icon....

Why can't you manually delete these icons if they don't point to anything?

if there's a way to delete the icon from the programs menu, and start menu manually...do tell. otherwise, i think i'll just use that program. i know its out there, i used it on my 8125

\Windows\Start Menu and deeper

outphase said:
\Windows\Start Menu and deeper
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yeah, sorry...but what the hell is deeper?

oooh unfortunatly im having same problem, been looking and have tried many programs to remove un wanted icons and programs but it doesn't work any one has got any un-installer programs pls......................what is deeper by the way?..........................
thanks

open \Windows\Start Menu
and then go into directory that icon is and delete it

program shortcuts in the start\programs menu are all from the windows folder:
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
If the uninstaller doesn't remove the shortcut from that folder, you can delete it yourself.

Invad Shortcuts
In case you guys have still not been able to remove the invalid shortcuts use Pocket Mechanic Professional. It has an option which find and hekps u delete invalid shortcuts.

The App "MemMaid" will clean unused shortcuts, dead registries among other things..
Link in my signature. FYI, this app is not free...

Newb Question: How do I make a shortcut?

Im trying to figure out how to make a shortcut in windows mobile 6.1... My device is loaded with them... just cant figure out how to create one.

Never Mind got it although its a complicated affair of copying a shortcut on my Kaiser to my windows desktop and editing the location in notepad

This might be a tad easier friend.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms838634.aspx
It says WM2002 but its the same universally
1. Use activesync
2. Browse from "My Computer" to the mobile device
3. Right click an app/file and select "Create Shortcut"
4. Cut the shortcut and move it anywhere you would like by pasting it
Not that bad really

another possible way is it to use total commander, a freeware file manager for your mobile that allows you to create shortcuts
TTUStudent said:
Im trying to figure out how to make a shortcut in windows mobile 6.1... My device is loaded with them... just cant figure out how to create one.
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Help removing a program

I know at least one of you have installed a program before on your Kaiser/Smartphone that wasn't able to be found in the "Remove Programs" option under settings.
I'm havin' this problem with a program called "TopOCR-Mobile LE."
It was an .exe file that had to be installed on the device. So I did, and now I can't seem to remove it. I deleted the .exe under program files, but the blank icons still remain (there's two of them 'cause I thought I could be smart and run the .exe twice and it'd ask if I would want to remove the program; it didn't - instead it just installed it TWICE).
Is there a way to remove those icons? I already used Regedit's and Total Commander's search features, but I couldn't find any files with the name "topocr" or "mtopocr" (it's installation name).
What are my options (besides throwing my Kaiser against the wall or hard resetting)?

Have you tryed to remove via active sync tools? If not in add remove programs and you think you got rid of it then go to Start Menu\Programs with Total Commander and delete the .lnk's
You could also look under HKLM\Software & HKu\Software to see if any REG left over.
Please be careful as we all know how the REG can be a dangerous place

If the icon you are speaking of is a shortcut under the Start Menu, or under Programs, then just browse to \Windows\Start Menu or \Windows\Start Menu\Programs and delete that .lnk file like stylez said.

Thanks guys. Removing the .lnk files got rid of it.

adding shortcuts to WM6.5 start menu

Is there any way to add shortcuts to the WM6.5 start menu without reinstalling the programs? On my SD card i have a few applications that i installed several ROM's ago (like Targus & Garmin) that run perfectly but do not show up on the start menu. Its a bit of a pain to always click through to their location via total commander/file explorer though.. surely there must be some way to manually insert them into the start menu/programs tab of Manilla 2.1? Im currently using EnergyROM Genesis if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance!

not sure about wm6.5 but all other wm's if you put shortcuts in \windows\start menu\programs
they show up there

copiae said:
Is there any way to add shortcuts to the WM6.5 start menu without reinstalling the programs? On my SD card i have a few applications that i installed several ROM's ago (like Targus & Garmin) that run perfectly but do not show up on the start menu. Its a bit of a pain to always click through to their location via total commander/file explorer though.. surely there must be some way to manually insert them into the start menu/programs tab of Manilla 2.1? Im currently using EnergyROM Genesis if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance!
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Navigate to the exe of the program you want (usually in Program Files) with Total Commander.
Then select the exe file and hit file and then the option that has all the >>> on it. Then hit create shortcut. The either type \Windows\Start Menu\Programs or locate it using the tree function.
dwizzy130

Ahh, that makes perfect sense. Thanks again

copiae said:
Ahh, that makes perfect sense. Thanks again
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No problem.
dwizzy130