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I'm getting rid of my phone soon, and would like to know where my hundreds of texts are.
This would be too logical for Windows software, but might it be all the little files in Windows > Messaging ?
Not sure if those are the messages, but they're no use to any other (non-Windows Mobile) phone....
Why don't you use DotFred's PPCPimBackup tool (here) to backup the SMS'es - then you can extract them (they're in a .CSV format) from the phone and save them on your PC.
Just a thought......
Mark.
Thanks for quick reply. I'll try that. Those little .MPBs do look very useless...
They are located into "cemail.vol".....
if you are planning to buy a non WM phone i don't think you will be able to transfer the messages.
Where does that file reside ? It isn't in Windows...
mariner_heart said:
if you are planning to buy a non WM phone i don't think you will be able to transfer the messages.
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True, but what about being able to keep them on computer and be able to read them ?..
You can use jeyo mobile to transfer the text messages into outlook or use PPCPim backup and then extract the files inside which are csv files (like Mike crouch has already stated) the backup file can be copied to your pc and then extracted with winrar or winzip, its just a zip file anyway(just named differently) but if all you want is for them to be stored on the pc just use jeyo mobile and it will sync them to outlook for you and add an extra folder for them
While I'm a Mac user (yeah, I'll just get an iPhone someday), I do have an XP set up that I run, but my phone never connected to it. Nor would it connect to the Vista machine downstairs. So, connection-required actions just aren't feasible for me.
Back to PPCPim: I changed its backup file to a ZIP and got inside, but the different PIM files (tasks, messages...) are different .pb– files, where – is b or p or t... Changing them to .zip doesn't work. Is WinRAR supposed to decompress those as they are, .pb– ?
change the file extension to csv
Oh, those to CSV, ok. Thanks then.
What would open the CSV file ? Internet Explorer didn't.
Ok, got them open.
Talk about a mess of data ! But at least I can view them without Windows Mobile now. Thanks for the help.
I recently upgraded my Acrobat Reader without uninstalling the former version. Everything worked fine. Then I uninstalled the old version and it seems to have taken the file association for PDFs along with it. While looking for a solution, I found a lot of complicated schemes to modify the registry (no thanks), install a tweak program and do it from there (better, but why complicate things), etc. But it was actually quite simple. So for anyone who's in a similar predicament...
Here's how to set a file association in WM 6.1:
1. Open File Explorer and find a file of the type you want to associate to an app.
2. Hold down the stylus on the file name for a couple seconds (til you get the context menu) and choose "Open with program..."
3. Choose a program from the list on the top part of the resulting window, then check the box labeled "Associate selected Program with this file type."
4. Hit Open.
5. You may get a message to overwrite current association if there was a previous app associated with the file type, chances are you'll want to go ahead and overwrite so it will remember the association you prefer.
You're done!
This works great if you want to open some multimedia files with one program and others with a different program. For instance, I couldn't get Media Player to open my .AVI files, but it was the default association, now I set .AVIs to TCPMP and all is working great! ( I know TCPMP is one of the few programs that lets you set the association, this is just an example - and it was actually easier doing it as described above!)
That menu option's not there
I've got 6.1, but "open with program" is not a choice that pops up. I looked under properties, and it's not there either. Are you using a 3rd party file explorer?
You need File Explorer Extension, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=421723&highlight=file+explorer
Nice!
Thanks for the tip!
I have a several different media players, and this is just what I needed to choose which program opens what file type.
Thanks again!
Thanks guys, really good software that complement very well the unfinished software of Microsoft..
Great for removing the "DocsToGo" association!
I was really getting sick of being unable to open email attachments because I didn't choose to shell out for the DocsToGo bloatware on my AT&T Fuze. Great fix!
Thanks!!!!
MadSci
Thanks for the software but there is a problem
The file explorer is amazing. But I am facing a problem. I have an HTC Touch 3G running windows mobile 6.1. When I use this file explorer to change the file association, it successfully changes. However, the icon of the program it is associated with doesn't appear on the left of the file name. Only the windows icon appears to the left of the file name. However whenever I click on the file, it does open with the required software/player. But because the icon of the file type it is associated with does not display, it becomes slightly confusing for me to make out with which software will it open.
Thanking you in anticipation for the help!!
thanks a lot
FExplorer ext is a gr8 tool. It solved my file association problem for .jpg files.
Thank a lot again.
I tried to install FEE on my WM6.1 smartphone (non touchscreen) but it gives an error and won't install saying it's not designed for my device.
Has anyone found a way to install it, or found a similar free product to change file extensions?
I tried to install FEE on my WM6.1 smartphone (non touchscreen) but it gives an error and won't install saying it's not designed for my device.
Has anyone found a way to install it, or found a similar free product to change file extensions?
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Schap's Advanced Config can also change file associations, as can Total Commander.
DaveTheTytnIIGuy said:
Schap's Advanced Config can also change file associations, as can Total Commander.
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Thanks, I'll have a look at those.
There's any way to Vito SMS chat instead default WM app for SMS managemment ?
Thank you
very very thnx to you
still not the correct icons ?
same as @sahilhshah.
Changing the file associations in either described way is working fine. But the icons are still the windows system icons.
Interestingly viewing the icons from the files which are not corrected to the specific program icon, in the taskmanager, I can see the right icons.
Any ideas?
Using Total Commander for Pocket PC u can change file association and file icon as well, it will be coresponding to specified program. Just give it a try
(That's my firsth post on this great forum )
Hi people.
Could you help me? I tried to change the file association, as explained, but my phone isn't touch screen (is a Samsung Jack) and the File Explorer Extension doesn't work.
Someone know a way for change the file association on Win 6.1?
I lost the association when try Foxit pdf reader. Now I have to open the Adobe PDF fist and open the file by the program (I already uninstall the Foxit).
Thanks in advanced.
brneluz said:
Hi people.
Could you help me? I tried to change the file association, as explained, but my phone isn't touch screen (is a Samsung Jack) and the File Explorer Extension doesn't work.
Someone know a way for change the file association on Win 6.1?
I lost the association when try Foxit pdf reader. Now I have to open the Adobe PDF fist and open the file by the program (I already uninstall the Foxit).
Thanks in advanced.
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You can change the name and the file associations using Total Commander ( for Smartphone )
Hi everybody, I'm a mac user, first time I have a smartphone and I am having problems syncing my itunes library to my touch pro. When I sync, it might sync a few songs, then tell me "incomplete file" what does that mean? Also does anyone know how to add 3rd party apps to my device using syncmate? I know it says to drag the .cab file to the list but when I download cab files they come up in illegible format since I am on a mac! I spent $46 canadian on this software, I know theres smart people in here, please help!!
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Also does anyone know how to add 3rd party apps to my device using syncmate? I know it says to drag the .cab file to the list but when I download cab files they come up in illegible format since I am on a mac!
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You need to press "Connect" and after that "Mount disk". Drag .cab to the folder on the mounted disk in Finder, not to SynkMate one.
HTH
Hi all.
I need to open a pwi file (pocket word) in my pc. The file (about 50Mb) has been created in my kaiser and have inside a audio registration (this is the reason of his lenght).
When I try to open it in the kaiser, Note program destroy it. I can see only a blank note file without audio registration. But I know that this registration is in it. I think that the file my be corrupted but it is very important.
Please, someone can help me pls?
Tnx
http://www.google.dk/search?source=...ader+pc&btnG=Google-søgning&meta=lr=&aq=f&oq=
tried any of these options?
Hi,
If there is already a thread on this, please point me in right direction? Thx
I recently switched to Vista from XP. In the XP sync interface, I could easily find how to add new ringtones to my X1i, as there was a separate folder for it.
Now, with Vista, I don't see this folder anymore, and cannot find another way to add ringtones to my phone.
Anyone any ideas?
exactly what folders DO you see? you may have the phone in disk drive mode under usb connections. if so... you won't see the typical folder structure of the entire phone... either way. if you can get the .mp3 on ur sd card you can use the phones file explorer to move it to the windows or ringtone folder and you should be set. you are using the windows mobile device center right? works fine for me and i'm on vista..
there's a program for your phone called Vito Ringtone Editor that cuts audio files and assigns it as your ringtone.