I have got a probem which i posted in the below link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5948545#post5948545
but unfortunately havent got any response.
Hoping widening the audience may help
Any help will be appreciated.
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Hi All,
I have been stuck up with a problem, not sure if this is the right forum to ask teh doubt..but as this thread is dedicated to Storage cards i thought to give t a try.
Recently i had used my phones storage card on a system and my card got affected by a virus. All the card name and files in it were changed to special characters. when i checked (again on my pc this time) there is no data on my card, its hodden and only a file called "Secret.exe" on my card. However on checking the properties i can see that the used memory is quite huge which means my data is there on teh card but is not visible.
I had some imp data on the card so not possible to format the card.
Does any one have come across this virus and knows the way to extract my data?
Any kind of help will be appreciated, as i have checked on google and am afraid have not been able to find even one perfect solution for this one on a SD card.
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Thanks a ton...
Haven't come across this virus, but if you type 'secret.exe' into Google there is a lot of hits, including a few with 'removal' in the title
May help, may not, but let us know how you get on
Thanks Fallen Spartan....
I had checked most of the links given by Google and they are mostly for the PC getting affected where in u need to change the some registries to see the files.
I have tried those but have not succeeded.
Tried several shredder softs to extract the data as well... i am not concerned over the card...its teh data which i badly require and i have no no backup
does your card have an "autorun.inf" file on it? if so delete it.
Yeah Josefcrist... my card indeed has an "autorun.inf" file on it... but i am not sure i am able to delete it... any special way...tried shift deleting it couple of times...
Use a data recovery software get what you can off card, then format your card nice and simple removal
Re: data recovery BadCopy Pro works well.
Thanks Stylez i will try this soft and will let you know...
I did try recovering the data through a diff soft though which didnt work...
My fingers crossed for this one
this doesn't work?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_secret_exe
RAMMANN said:
this doesn't work?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_secret_exe
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Its meant for pc's not sd cards....look at nimish_fun's 2nd post. He has already tried solutions for pc's
a sdcard connected in drive mode or in a sdreader
can be scanned and cleaned with a normal virus scanner on the pc
same deal with undelete and anything else you can do with an external hd really
unless ur SD Card Reader is locked. then you have to move the switch.
stylez said:
Use a data recovery software get what you can off card, then format your card nice and simple removal
Re: data recovery BadCopy Pro works well.
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Thanks a ton to all and stylez, this software really worked for me...i can't believe how easlity it extracted all the files for me...
One catch though it recovers and lets you preview all the files but needs the registration key to save the files... however in my case the key was worth buying
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Thanks a ton to all and stylez, this software really worked for me...i can't believe how easlity it extracted all the files for me...
One catch though it recovers and lets you preview all the files but needs the registration key to save the files... however in my case the key was worth buying
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That's cool Glad you sorted and the software is well worth the price tag.
stylez said:
That's cool Glad you sorted and the software is well worth the price tag.
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Absolutely ... Cheers!!
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Hi,
I already did my research on this topic using the search function provided.
However, I can't get anyone giving the correct solution.
So,
Did anyone here knows how to change Notes SAVE PATH ??
I tried to change the registry in :
(HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Notes) from \Internal Storage into \Internal Storage\Notes
HOWEVER,
everytime I saved the new registry, and DO a soft reset, it always revert back to the original condition, and sometimes, the registry value is "\Internal Storage\Notes" BUT when I save new notes, it was saved in the root of internal storage (as usual).
Please help me to find solution for this one
Thanks so much guys...
denis_sianto said:
Hi,
I already did my research on this topic using the search function provided.
However, I can't get anyone giving the correct solution.
So,
Did anyone here knows how to change Notes SAVE PATH ??
I tried to change the registry in :
(HKLM/Sotfware/Microsoft/Notes) from \Storage Card into \Storage Card\Notes
HOWEVER,
everytime I saved the new registry, and DO a soft reset, it always revert back to the original condition, and sometimes, the registry value is "\Storage Card\Notes" BUT when I save new notes, it was saved in the root of storage card (as usual).
Please help me to find solution for this one
Thanks so much guys...
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Maybe instead of storage card you need to change it to 'Internal Storage'....
simba2585 said:
Maybe instead of storage card you need to change it to 'Internal Storage'....
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i've tried but still notes save it to the root directory of internal storage ...
anyone could help... ?
registry..
notes\options\save to...internal storage.
works for me...
KukurikU said:
registry..
notes\options\save to...internal storage.
works for me...
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omg... ur the 2nd person on this thread... u didn't clearly read through the question did u ?
no one knows ?
denis_sianto said:
omg... ur the 2nd person on this thread... u didn't clearly read through the question did u ?
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omg....please accept my sincere appologies for my ignorance and for my feeble attempt to help in resolving such an important issue.
i solemnly promise to never, never jump and try to help without:
- reading the question (you so gracefully reedited after my answer) at least 5 times.
- searching the forum for similar problems.
- researching and learning all the wm manuals.
sarcasm aside, did you tried "my method"?
please note (pun intended) that even if i did not "get" yr question (but i did!), i certainly didn't deserve the slap. usually here we answer with a "thank you but this was not what i meant". try this next time...
and for the record, i do have all my notes in internal storage\notes as i said and with the simple method i described. no registry editing needed.
i also checked the registry and it is still showing "internal storage" and not "internal storage\notes". the path is not reflected in the registry and i do not have an explanation for this...
and here is the proof that i did understand yr question and that my simple, no registry editing, "just use the program settings" method works. look at the path and at first note....
sir... I'm sorry beforehand if I sound rude to you... and if it did, please know that I never meant to
Ok, back to the topic, I did actually tried your simple method, by going to 'Notes', and Options, Save to: 'Internal Storage'... but this eventually gets the 'Notes' to save its new files at the root directory of 'Internal Storage'.
How could you get that kind of setting to save your notes at 'Internal Storage\Notes' instead ?
Could you direct me and give me a guidance on how to direct newly saved notes files to 'Internal Storage\My Documents\Notes' ?
Once again, I would like to say thank you for your willingness to try solve this matter with me
When you're in notes theres a folder drop down list on the top left, you can add a notes folder there and it will put it in Internal Storage, I got mine in Internal Storage\Notes as well but can't get it working trying Internal Storage\My Documents\Notes
kien said:
When you're in notes theres a folder drop down list on the top left, you can add a notes folder there and it will put it in Internal Storage, I got mine in Internal Storage\Notes as well but can't get it working trying Internal Storage\My Documents\Notes
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glad i am not the only one....that's the way to do it, nothing to add.
maybe is not recognizing more than 2 levels..."Internal Storage\My Documents\Notes" is a 3 levels path.
to the OP: glad to help when i can!
FOR KIEN & KUKURIKU :
Thanks so much for the kind explanation you guys have given.
Eventhough I can't save notes in 3 level path, but at least Im happy enough to save in internal storage\notes.
Thank you guys
I normally don't need much direct help when it comes to figuring out stuff on my tilt phone but I can't seem to get this one!
I have the youtubeQVGA_working cab running on my phone, works perfectly yadda yadda, no problems there. But it eats up major memory on my device because the cache is located in the "/Windows" directory! I tried to go into the registry to find out how to switch it to a folder on my storage card but no luck, so in fear of screwing something up, I decided to ask around.
Anybody been able to figure this out, I'm sure it's not very difficult, but I'm probably just missing something. Can somebody point me in the right direction??
Well...
After a few more days of searching and messing around with the registry I still can't figure out how to switch the "/Windows/YouTube" cache folder to a "Storage Card/YouTube" folder where I can store my Favorites, History, Channels, and Search folders.
I realize I haven't been able to find the answer but I thought this was a fairly easy fix. Actually I assumed someone already did it, but like I said I haven't found it yet. Maybe I'm using the wrong wording in google.....
If it's any help I found a string in HKLM/Software/HTC/YouTube called TempFileLocation with a value of 1...
Help PLZ!!!
I am also very interested in knowing how to change the cache location of HTC YouTube too. I called HTC and complained because the cache on mine can get so high that the device runs low on memory, which then results in loss of ability to recieve SMS and emails. The HTC call center accepted the problem, but Sprint email rep and HTC email reps did not want to take responsibility. In fact, HTC email rep said the program does not belong to them. What a bunch of liers.
Why don't you idiots at HTC fix your software and stop lying. Why didn't you put more device memory on TP2s? Memory was cheap when TP2 was being designed so why didn't you put more memory for the device and change the location of caching to storage card for all your programs!!!! I am very angry at HTC because my SMS stopped working and I got in a lot of trouble. People did not believe me, and it is HTC's fault.
Someone please help correct HTC programmers stupid mistakes!
I have searched everywhere but can't find the answer. I'm sure that there is some genious out there who could help us out? How do we change the location of the YouTube cache?
Lio said:
I have searched everywhere but can't find the answer. I'm sure that there is some genious out there who could help us out? How do we change the location of the YouTube cache?
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possible Clear Temp can help you
Hakim Rahman said:
possible Clear Temp can help you
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Thanks for answer, but I want to change the location of cache to storage card because when looking at long youtube films, the cache fills up and fone gives error messages.
Lio said:
Thanks for answer, but I want to change the location of cache to storage card because when looking at long youtube films, the cache fills up and fone gives error messages.
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Well, then you just use SmartTweaker.2008.v2.0 ..
you can see the reference and also download it at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664195
Looked in the specifications but can't see that it has this option?
I join the question, how to move the cache to the memory card because it takes a lot of main memory.
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I join the question, how to move the cache to the memory card because it takes a lot of main memory.
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In order to cache more free and don't interfere with main memory, just move it to the memory card. Here's how:
1. Install Resco Registry Editor
2. Click Start> Resco Registry and come to HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software>> Microsoft> Windows> CurrentVersion> Explorer> Shell Folders.
3. Knock cache, change the value data from> Windows guest> Profiles>> Cache to be> Storage Card> Cache and press done.
4. Knock cookie, change the value data from> Windows guest> Profiles>> Cookies> Storage Card> Cookies and then press done.
5. Knock history, change the value data from the> guest> Windows Profile>> History to be> Storage Card> History and press done.
6. Close the Registry editor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11967988&postcount=6
Sooooo I foolishly formatted my SD card from FAT16 to FAT32 without transferring any of my files over to my desktop, therefore, everything has been erased...the cabs I dont really care about as I can just add them again, however the pictures are a devastating loss, there were many pictures on that card which I loved and would like to see again. I am aware that there is a tool somewhere out in googland (and hopefully xdaland) that allows me to bring back image files. If anyone knows the name or location of this tool it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Chris
(If this is in the wrong section, feel free to move, and sorry ;P)
I've used data recovery programs before but can't remember the name of which one i prefer. I'd recommend just doing a google search for either "data recovery software" or "picture recovery". There are many free ones out there so i wouldn't suggest buying one unless your too lazy to read up on which ones best.
If i remember the name of which app i've used before i'll post back,
Good Luck!
Solution is here
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Sooooo I foolishly formatted my SD card from FAT16 to FAT32 without transferring any of my files over to my desktop, therefore, everything has been erased...the cabs I dont really care about as I can just add them again, however the pictures are a devastating loss, there were many pictures on that card which I loved and would like to see again. I am aware that there is a tool somewhere out in googland (and hopefully xdaland) that allows me to bring back image files. If anyone knows the name or location of this tool it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Chris
(If this is in the wrong section, feel free to move, and sorry ;P)
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Try this
http://www.ufsexplorer.mobi/
if you format it i dont think you can recover it. formating wipes it clean. deleting simply deletes the address to where your data is located. recovery programs works by being able to relocate the data without the address.
@ denniegst: Somehow I don't think that formatting destroys data irrevocably. Otherwise utilities like Acronis Disk Director would be at least partly useless. And there would be no need whatsoever for things like DBAN, Eraser, Drive Cleanser... you name them.
@ OP: Provided you never saved anything on your newly-formatted SD card, there should be a very good chance of recovering your data.
At the time of typing this, I have a SanDisk-labelled RescuePRO mini-CD sitting on my desk. I got it with a memory card some time ago, never installed it, but it's supposed to save your bacon in situations such as these. Doubtless there are many others.
Ok, thanks for the posts guys, I believe I recovered the pictures. I used the RDMobile, thanks for the link!
slight problem, I ran the recovery, found the files, but when try to open it a pop up comes up saying;
There is no application associated with "Deleted SD Files"(what i called the backup) Run the application first, then open this file from within the application.
A bit confused on how to open the file to view my recovered files. any pointers
( I apologize for being a pest ;] )
...After looking through the settings, I thnk the problem might be where it asks me to define the file i saved...I am not quite sure what to define the file as?
sorry for the delay
I have not check these posts in a while sorry, the program you need is EZRecovery Pro, it will restore just about anything, deleted, formatted, raw etc.. do a Google/torrent search, by far the best and easiest recovery program I have found. And don't worry if you have written file to your card over the past few weeks, you would be surprised at how much data can be recovered even after a long period of write and rewrites. As always, if you like it, buy it.
try badcopy its good for memo cards and usb devices
How to install more programs when 256 MB of ROM are full. Can I install more programs on microSD cards? And how?
Constantinff said:
How to install more programs when 256 MB of ROM are full. Can I install more programs on microSD cards? And how?
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Well when you run .cab on phone it asks for place to install choose Storage Card.
Also as a rule i use only Device Memory for programs that load on startup or need fast access and Movie player to take load off Storage Card. Keeping as much space on Device memory as possible so the device runs @ optimum.
Hope that helps.
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It does indeed help ! And though I didn' have a problem, since I "behave" z same as you "instructed" up here, since ages, but I needed to say BIG THANK YOU for your instant & redundant help to others in this freakin'-sweet community Stylez, God bless you Bro
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It does indeed help ! And though I didn' have a problem, since I "behave" z same as you "instructed" up here, since ages, but I needed to say BIG THANK YOU for your instant & redundant help to others in this freakin'-sweet community Stylez, God bless you Bro
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You probably meant "instant and ready help"... redundant means useless! Sure you didn't mean that
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You probably meant "instant and ready help"... redundant means useless! Sure you didn't mean that
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Oh sometimes i feel a bit redundant
Thankyou tauriq for kind words
stylez said:
Also as a rule i use only Device Memory for programs that load on startup or need fast access and Movie player to take load off Storage Card. Keeping as much space on Device memory as possible so the device runs @ optimum. ...
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So Stylez, do you use Schaps Advance Config? If you do, under locations do you change any of the default locations to point to the mem card (besides of course My docs, pics, vids, downloads)
You seem to be quite the expert so I value your opinion about how to set up my device.
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So Stylez, do you use Schaps Advance Config? If you do, under locations do you change any of the default locations to point to the mem card (besides of course My docs, pics, vids, downloads)
You seem to be quite the expert so I value your opinion about how to set up my device.
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I keep everything as is
My Pictures get stored to SD nothing else is really space concious... Downloadz always to SD
More important is the cleaning of device temp files etc, Clear Temp using on a regular bases... Along with sktool Free RAM (silent) running every 6 hours, also use MTreeSize to view file system for anything that's taking up space and unwanted.
No expert just too much time on my hands
Im trying to upgrade my 2GB standard card to a new 8GB i bought
The problem is, no matter how i transfer - simple drop and drag or a back up program - it always mucks up the order of my photos.
I know this doesn't seem important but its really annoying.
I've tried renaming them so they are the right order in name but the dam phone uses a mysterious newest/oldest tag i can't do anything with
Does any one have a solution or any advice on this?
P.S. some of my photos are pre-cupcake and thus have a different naming system, dunno if anything else is different
It's just something you have to deal with.
The easiest way would be to clone your fat32 partition to the new SD and than resize it.
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The easiest way would be to clone your fat32 partition to the new SD and than resize it.
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How would i go about doing that?
i believe in the android code, it is sorted by order added. may be wrong but that's been my experience