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How do I modify/delete start icons? LelandHoover 09-16-2007
Posted by LelandHoover on September 17, 2007, 1:06 pm
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I am using file explorer from my laptop to try moving the files in
\Windows\Start Menu without success. The device is connected with ActiveSync
4.5. I run XP with the latest service packs and updates. It is a USB
connection. The device is a Samsung Blackjack with the AT&T "update"
(rebranded from the original Cingular) to the firmware and OS. The
problematic files were installed and protected with this update, as they are
AT&T branded service applications/icons. Retaining the applications is ok, I
just want to remove the dozen or so AT&T service icons that bury the few
applications I use regularly. It is a safety issue while driving.
--
- Leland



"Helio Diamant - MS-MVP/Mobile Devices" wrote:

> Have you tried using your File Explorer to get to \Windows\Start
> Menu\Programs\ and there try to delete the files?
>
> --
> ----
> Helio Diamant
> MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
> Editor - PocketPCFreak.com
>
>
>
> >I soft reset the device and the icons are still protected and cannot be
> >moved.
> > --
> > - Leland
> >
> >
> >
> > "Linley Meslier" wrote:
> >
> >> On Sep 16, 8:04 pm, LelandHoover
> >> > I want to move unused icons in the start menu to an unused icons
> >> > folder. My
> >> > Samsung Blackjack with the AT&T wireless update has protected the files
> >> > in
> >> > \windows\start menu folder so I cannot move or delete them. Help!
> >> > --
> >> > - Leland
> >>
> >>
> >> Have you tried a soft reset before attempting to move those icons?
> >>
> >>
> >> Linley Meslier
> >> Windows Mobile Training Specialist
> >> Pocket PC Mauritius
> >> Http://PocketpcMauritius.blogspot.com
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Posted by Arne Hess [MSFT MVP] on September 18, 2007, 4:57 am
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>I am using file explorer from my laptop to try moving the files in
> \Windows\Start Menu without success. The device is connected with
> ActiveSync
> 4.5. I run XP with the latest service packs and updates. It is a USB
> connection. The device is a Samsung Blackjack with the AT&T "update"
> (rebranded from the original Cingular) to the firmware and OS. The
> problematic files were installed and protected with this update, as they
> are
> AT&T branded service applications/icons. Retaining the applications is ok,
> I
> just want to remove the dozen or so AT&T service icons that bury the few
> applications I use regularly. It is a safety issue while driving.

Leland, have a look here - I ran into the same problem again earlier this
year which made me writing this thought:

THOUGHT: Who locked down the Windows Mobile Smartphone Start Menu? [UPDATE]
<http://www.theunwired.net/?item=thought-who-locked-down-the-windows-mobile-smartphone-start-menu-update>

Scroll-down to the UPDATE and see how I managed to get my Start menu
reordered! :-)

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Posted by LelandHoover on September 18, 2007, 11:28 am
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Arne,
Thanks, this worked. It is a bit alarming that this security feature must be
disabled just to rearange a few icons. I certainly agree with your assessment
and recommendation on www.theunwired.net. Thanks for your help.
--
- Leland



"Arne Hess [MSFT MVP]" wrote:

> >I am using file explorer from my laptop to try moving the files in
> > \Windows\Start Menu without success. The device is connected with
> > ActiveSync
> > 4.5. I run XP with the latest service packs and updates. It is a USB
> > connection. The device is a Samsung Blackjack with the AT&T "update"
> > (rebranded from the original Cingular) to the firmware and OS. The
> > problematic files were installed and protected with this update, as they
> > are
> > AT&T branded service applications/icons. Retaining the applications is ok,
> > I
> > just want to remove the dozen or so AT&T service icons that bury the few
> > applications I use regularly. It is a safety issue while driving.
>
> Leland, have a look here - I ran into the same problem again earlier this
> year which made me writing this thought:
>
> THOUGHT: Who locked down the Windows Mobile Smartphone Start Menu? [UPDATE]
>
<http://www.theunwired.net/?item=thought-who-locked-down-the-windows-mobile-smartphone-start-menu-update>
>
> Scroll-down to the UPDATE and see how I managed to get my Start menu
> reordered! :-)
>
> --
> Cheers ~ Arne Hess - Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>
> Publisher & Editor in Chief "the::unwired"
> http://www.theunwired.net
>
> Publisher & Editor in Chief "the::placeshift" (NEW & BETA)
> http://www.theplaceshift.net
>
>

Posted by Arne Hess [MSFT MVP] on September 18, 2007, 11:42 am
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> Arne,
> Thanks, this worked. It is a bit alarming that this security feature must
> be
> disabled just to rearange a few icons. I certainly agree with your
> assessment
> and recommendation on www.theunwired.net. Thanks for your help.

Great! :-) I agree that it doesn't makes sense to lock-down a simple menu
that way - especially because initially it wasn't which made me wondering as
well when I tried to rearrange my menu. :-(

--
Cheers ~ Arne Hess - Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices

Publisher & Editor in Chief "the::unwired"
http://www.theunwired.net

Publisher & Editor in Chief "the::placeshift" (NEW & BETA)
http://www.theplaceshift.net


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