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[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] serosis:
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[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] SKATERR:
Hi!

Install OblyTile (0.9.9) correctly on a surface 2 (jailbreak) with windows 8.1 RT. I can create the shortcut and it appears on the screen, the problem is that it does not react when I click on it (the desktop appears)

If I run the file C: \ Program Files \ OblyTile \ 00000000 (associated with "windows based script host") no error, message or window appears

Any solution?

Thanks!
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Thanks for your comment, but, the article you linked just explains how to change/replace the Tile images of Windows Store Apps (also called Metro Apps).

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Deusdies:
Thanks for this tip, but when I do this, it opens Chrome in Desktop mode (and I have the Metro mode set as default). Any way to go around this?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] TheJakeG92:
I have a small problem!

I have successfully made tiles for ALL of my programs that I want to have tiles... apart from Steam! Steam won't work!

I think it could be because it is on a second partition? (It's on my D drive and everything else is on the C drive)

All it displays is a Blue Tile... it still opens Steam, but doesn't display the icon!

Little help please?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] aatrek:
Along with some registry hacks to keep the max rows to four, this program has really helped me get things set up. Thanks!
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] 23r9i0:
Hi,

One question is possible edit tile after create?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
OblyTile is supposed to open Desktop Applications from ModernUI, at the moment i have no solutions for this. :(

I have Steam on a different partition and the tile works correctly, the problems in this case can be two.

1) The png image is too big.

2) The png image uses a different compression type.

I suggest to try with another png image.

Hello

You can't edit a tile after you created it.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] psicolizzard:
Great app...thx a lot.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] bowenac:
Anyone know how to use Oblytile to create a tile for computer... or does anyone know the argument?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Type this on Program Path:

C:\Windows\explorer.exe

and this on Program Argument

Shell:MyComputerFolder

Example Picture:

View attachment 1437797

Hope this helps

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Leonick:
As Argony said the PNG might be to big, that's the most likely reason. The image used can't be more than 200kb big.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] TheJakeG92:
Thanks man! I checked the icon and it was MASSIVE compared to to the others I had made! Most were like 6-9kb whereas Steam was nearly 200kb!

Thanks again dude, appreciate it :D :highfive:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] HippoLOL:
Hi, I found a bug.

When you change the following setting Settings > Change PC Settings > Easy of Access > Make everything on your screen bigger to ON

Under All Apps the custom tiles do not display. I'm guessing you need to add another option to add larger icon (looks to be 55x55 unsure though.)
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Thanks for your feedback.

I'll see what i can do for this issue.

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
Love it to bits nice work :D

This is what I have so far :P

This is missing the following (being nit picky, and don't think it would be easy to implement)

# Pin to taskbar

# Uninstall << this would be nice

# Open new window

# Run as administrator << this would be nice

# Open File location
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Great result!

About those functions, i can't add them, but, i might add the function to run a shortcut always as administrator (so you don't need to right click > Run as administrator).

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
I was thinking that would be the case :D

an option to allow people to choose to run as admin when creating would be nice :fingers-crossed:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] seiggy:
Created a quick db site for posting / searching for Tiles for OblyTile:

win8tiles.azurewebsites.net

Just upload your tile to ImgUr (or any other site that allows sharing of images) and then fill out the quick form to add it to the db. I'm working on validation, and some other features over the next couple of days to make it a bit nicer.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
I have a few on my site at the bottom :P

http://www.o0matte0o.myby.co.uk
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] XterierK:
The latest Windows 8 updates broke my OblyTiles :(
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Can you please run OblyTile with -debug command, it will generate a text file on the desktop, please write a Private Message to me, with the contents of the text file, it will help me to find the issue, and to fix it.

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] XterierK:
Ok, sending PM now.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] bowenac:
Does anyone know how to change the tile for chrome and have it still open as an app? I installed the chrome app, and have set chrome as default browser so it opens in the start menu not on desktop...
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] ilinfinityil:
Hey, I have a request. Can you enable me to put symbols into tile names? I'm trying to make my Notepad++ look nice but I can't add +'s :(
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
Chrome should be: -

64 bit OS

C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

32 bit OS

C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

---------- Post added at 10:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:56 AM ----------

You can always do some thing like this?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Leonick:
Well, it's not really needed, if you want to always run as administrator, in that case you just check that box on the .exe, shortcut or whatever the tile is pointing and it'll run as administrator.

Err, guess I'll hold of a bit on that update windows is nagging me about :p

Really hope MS won't intentionally go and break this, default shortcut tiles are so ugly.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] ilinfinityil:
1) i think he was referring to the "metro" app? when making chrome the default browser it opens up as a full screen app in metro and not desktop mode. i think that file is somewhere in C:/Program Files/WindowsApps ? but as far as that i don't know where to go from there

2) i know! but then my apps won't be uniform with text :p

---------- Post added at 07:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:23 AM ----------

also i will say, after making all of my tiles look pretty, if i change chrome to the default browser so that it is now a full screen app instead of IE, my shortcuts all break.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] scaryshark:
just open up obly tile wait a minute and everything should be fine
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
see what you mean I have a look but looking at task manager it still points to : -

C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\Chrome.exe

there must be a switch?

Updated :D
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Actually there is no way to open directly an app in "Immersive Mode" (Full Screen with touch support) from desktop shortcut (OblyTile creates a mix of Desktop Shortcut and Windows App Shortcut), so, OblyTile can't run any app in Immersive Mode.

Hi

I can't add (yet) special simbols to the Tile name, i suggest to use a png image that already have the name of the app in it, or, insert the name on your image manually.

Don't worry, you can update your windows.

The problem that had the user XterierK was not caused by Windows Updates, but by the new version of Google Chrome (i'm trying to fix the issue.)

This happens with the latest version of Chrome, i hope to find a solution.

Seems like that with the latest version of Chrome, opening OblyTile does not fix the problem.

A temp fix is to set Internet Explorer as Predefinite and then switch back to Chrome.

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] ilinfinityil:
how can i change it manually? i found shortcuts somewhere but renaming them didn't work for me
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
After the tile is made, you can't edit it, i meant to add manually the text on the picture with a picture editor (Gimp for example), i don't know what is the font that Windows uses for Tiles, but should not be hard to find out!

Hope this helps.

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
Loving this app, but I got a small suggestion. Ever considered having your app remember everything put into the application directory/place of images etc? When we create a tile right now, it gets wiped clean, so checking how something looks is quite a bothersome process. Just an idea to think about, loving everything else about it. <3
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] o0MattE0o:
I believe its "Segoe UI"

You can download my PSD template if you like?

[Download]
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] CrimsonKnight13:
Awesome app, Argony-OT! I've been using it & really enjoy the results I'm getting.

Here's my work so far with it. :)

Will there be a future version of OblyTile that supports the rectangle tile size? I'd love to utilize Steam game banner images.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
I guess you are right, i will "fix" this. <3

Thanks for the font informations and the PSD template!

Hi

I had the same idea about the steam banner pictures, those are perfect for a wide tile.

I can't promise there will be the function for Wide Tiles, but i'm working hard to make it happen.

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] CrimsonKnight13:
I look forward to any new features & improvements you'll make with this app. It's livened up my Start Screen quite a bit & I think it's a great way to customize it. The lack of options within Windows 8 is saddening but apps like OblyTile help a lot. :good:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Princess Ana:
I've been having some trouble with this - I use a normal user account day to day and keep a separate administrator account.

When I run Oblytiles, it requests the elevated privileges, which I grant with my admin password. When I've created the tile, it turns up in the admin account's start page.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

Thanks for your feedback, i'm working on this issue :good:

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] jakeellis01:
I'm having a slight issue, that whenever I search for an app which i did a tile with obly, I get a duplicate in the result screen. Screeny: http://i.imgur.com/RHybp.png

Does anyone know how to solve this issue?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] CrimsonKnight13:
It's the original start menu shortcut or tile & your own custom tile. Right click on the original tile/icon & select show folder location. Delete the shortcut if you think you don't need it.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] jakeellis01:
tried that with chrome.... now it still gives me my custom tile and a 'chrome.exe' ...

is it normal that you have duplicates then? or is it just me?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] CrimsonKnight13:
Modern UI-enabled apps will have a tile installed by default. I think you might be able to delete it from C:\Program Files\WindowsApps but you'll need to take ownership of that folder to sift through it.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] soXXeth:
Perfect - now I'm going to make my Metro sexy! :good:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] jakeellis01:
anyone knows how to do a Tile for the 'Run'?

what path should i input?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
I...I love you

:fingers-crossed:

Thanks for all the great work <3 Spreading your lovely application to as many W8 users as possible. <3

Is there any way to shove a couple of bucks to you so you can buy a drink from my moneys? :3
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
I should say that is normal, in this case Chrome (as the other web browsers) put more shortcuts (not only one on Start Menu folder.)

To open the Run Dialog you have to write:

Program Path:

C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe

Program Argument:

shell32.dll,#61

Example Picture:

View attachment 1445588

Note: The run dialog may show wrong characters, but it works.

New update is disponible, infos and download on main post!

It's not necessary :angel: a "Thank You" is enough for me !

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
New version looks good, gonna have to try it when I get home, no W8 here ;<

Can't belief I didn't press "thank you" yet, oh gosh. :rolleyes:

Really no paypal or something where I can donate a bit? Gonna be using your program for a long long time most likely, would love to really show my support :x Without OblyTile I wouldn't have switched to W8.. :o

Just know you're doing a great job then, I suppose. <3
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Before accepting donations, i want to make OblyTile fully working for everyone, and, with all the function needed (Wide Tiles for example).

Thanks for your comment <3

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
Awh sounds fair enough. (: Wide tiles would be ámazinggggg. :3 :3 If you ever need a tester/anything, feel free to shoot me a PM. (:

Good luck with everything Argony (:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] jakeellis01:
u da man... let us know if you get to know how to get rid of the weird characters.... it does the job so can't complain :)
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
I don't know, this happens aswell if you try to open from a .Bat File, or from the Run Dialog itself, i guess is a bug of Windows 8.

If i'll find a way to open it with proper characters, i will let you know! :good:

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
First i will thank you for this great tool:good:

I have a Problem to create a Tile, my OS Version	is 6.2.9200.16424 (Win8 RTM) Enterprise.

It creates a Tile without the PNG only the Color i can see.

The link to the Program is ok, what cat i be?

greets
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

This problem happens for 2 reasons:

1) The Png file you used has a large resolution (resize it to 120x120)

2) The Png file you used has a bigger size than 200kb.

Hope this helps

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
No, the PNG File is 120x120 and has a size of 1.31 KB :confused:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
Could you post the image to somewhere?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
Here a the Images with and without transparenz.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
Should be fine, try them without the "-" in the filename? Might be screwing you over..

Can't test myself, not at W8 atm..
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Seems working here.

View attachment 1445731

Can you check if the OblyTile folder is present on C:\ProgramFiles\ ?

If yes, can you confirm the picture files being copied there?

Last thing, it could be a screen resolution problem, what's your screen resolution right now?

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
Yes the Images are correct in the Folder at C:\ProgramFiles\OblyTile

I have a Resolution of 1920x1080
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Really strange, another question, do you use the setting "Make everything on your screen bigger" ?

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
Where is the setting?:D
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
Windows + I on keyboard

Change PC settings

Ease of access in left tab

Option is there

http://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/image190.png

Doubt it's on though, seeing how you didn't know about the option. (;
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
No, its is switched off.

The name of the Folder is "00000000" and the name of the PNG Files is (120x120) "00000000000000000000000000000000000.png"

and (30x30) "OblivionTeam00000000000000000.png"

it's really funny, is seems to work for everyone only for me not
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
I ran out of ideas.

I hope to find a solution soon.

Meanwhile i do, try to make another tile, with different picture, also, try to change screen resolution and/or desktop wallpaped.

Seems a Cache problem, a change of wallpaper should refresh/rebuild the cache.

Edit: A similar problem happened to some people, but with Pre-Installed Windows Store Apps. (a picture here http://www.eightforums.com/attachments/f1/f2/9923d1351243413-missing-all-windows-8-basic-metro-icons-untitled-1.jpg) the user in question, solved by installing the latest drivers for his videos card, i don't know if this helps in this case, but more info we have, easier will be to find the solution.

Hope this helps

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
Thanks for your help and your time,i will stay tuned

If it works I'll post the solution.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Thanks you!

and, i'm sorry for this issue.

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Agamemmnon:
I have found the error,:p

I had installed SageThumbs (SageThumbs is a powerful shell extension Allowing to preview .psd files).

Uninstall, reboot and it works:good:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
I'm glad you found the solution, this issue almost gave me an heart attack. :(

I think i'll write a list of incompatible programs.

Thanks for your test!

If you have any other question/issue, i'll be glad to help.

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] fredphoesh:
fantastic!!!

WOW, well done!!!

I love it.

I have 5 PC's at home... so my #1 request would be to be able to import settings (assuming directory paths are the same ;)

#2 would be to be able to EDIT them via RH mouse click on the tile...

Again, fantastic job. I like how the "Program" Path can also be a path to a website, like I do not want to use Metro apps, so would prefer to go to http://www.facebook.com than the facebook app... but in any case, I prefer going to Google+... and now I can, THANKS!

Mark.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] jakeellis01:
Finally happy with my Windows8 start screen :]

[<--click]
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pepijn499:
Looks good Jake, I'd personally link my most played games from steam into the start screen as well, but this looks good :good:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] CrimsonKnight13:
Argony-OT,

Know of any reason as to why this is occurring? I'm not sure if any of the apps I installed are causing this issue.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Nice!

Try to open the latest version of OblyTile (v0.8.2) and press 3 times the rebuild cache button .

Hope this helps

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] CrimsonKnight13:
Excellent work! Thanks! :D
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] aatrek:
Could you advise on how to link to a specific Office file? I have an Excel spreadsheet that I use all the time, but any tile I link to the actual XLS file just opens Excel, but not the specific file.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Princess Ana:
Many thanks for working on this - the tiles now appear on the start page for all accounts, but the image only shows up for the administrator.

Also, I'm unable to unpin any Oblytile created tiles, which could be an issue, with the number of test ones I've tried :D
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Korumera:
Thank you for this great app it's awesome! :D

PS: I've added a MD5 checksum on the server for the file :)
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

I just re-upped a proper version of OblyTile v0.8.2 with a small fix.

I just noticed a very big issue, that give Black Screen on windows startup, but fixed the issue now.

Note: If you have black screen on startup, but your mouse cursor can move. do this to fix the issue:

1) Press Ctrl + Alt + Del

2) Open the Task Manager

3) Click on File (top left of Task Manager) and then "New Activity"

4) Type Regedit to open the registry editor.

5) Move to this key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers

6) Delete all the value that contains: C:\Windows\

7) Restart your pc.

This bug has been fixed now on v0.8.2, please download it again. Sorry for this big issue.

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi!

I may add those 2 functions in future, thanks you for your suggestion!

To open excel files with excel from shortcut you must type this on OblyTIle:

Program Path: Your excel.exe file path.

Program Argument: The path of the file you want to open with excel.

Example Picture:

View attachment 1448329

I guess i have to find another way then :good:

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] mcsfilho:
What is the application of the clock?:confused:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] ezio84:
Beautiful tool! Thank you!

Just a question (little OT): is there a way to backup all Start configuration (tiles and their order)?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

By now the only way to make a backup of tiles is to copy the OblyTile folder (Located on C:\Program Files\OblyTile) and Shortcuts named "<YourAppName>- OblyTile<IDnumbers>.lnk" (Located at "C:\Users\<Your Profile Name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu" and "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu")

About the order, i don't know any way to save/restore the position of tiles.

Hope this helps

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] ezio84:
Maybe there's a reg key related to it, i will search with regedit :laugh:

Grazie Argony! :highfive:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Grazie a te per il commento! :highfive:

If you will find a way to do it, please let me know, i may add it on OblyTile.

Argony
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] ezio84:
Of course ;)
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] :
Can anybody explain how to add apps to categories?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] scaryshark:
Zoom out on start menu then if my memory serves me right, right click on group and there should be a little pen at the bottom.

I could be way off as I'm writing this from memory!
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] :
Thanks it works.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] callito:
Hey... and many many thx for this great little tool...

...do anybody knows what I have to put in the path for "Control Panel" and "My Computer" ?

I am able to go to the seperate Harddrives,,... but I still miss "My Computer" ... anybody an idea?

p.s. sorry for my bad english

EDIT: solved by Argony-OT
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Hi

To open Control Panel you have to type this:

Program Path:

C:\Windows\System32\Control.exe

Note:

Don't

check the "Run as administrator" setting.

Example Picture

View attachment 1449777

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To open My Computer type this:

Program Path:

C:\Windows\Explorer.exe

Program Argument:

Shell:MyComputerFolder

Note:

Don't

check the "Run as administrator" setting.

Example Picture

View attachment 1449778

Hope this helps

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] callito:
@Argony-OT

thank you. it works like charm... now i am very satisfied and happy...

Klick
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Nice!

I'm glad it worked :victory:

If you have any question/suggestion, i'll be glad to help. :good:

Argony.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Bonom Denej:
This is great

Wow, this is really neat. I'm trying to make something really nice now but the only things that seems not to work is the small icon 30x30. When I zoom out, I only see the background color, when the normal 120x120 works just fine...

Anywone with that problem ?
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Fabri181818:
very nice app, thanks for sharing it works like charm...:silly:
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Argony-OT:
Press "Windows Button" & Q (All Apps menu should appear) after this try to zoom out on your start screen and the 30x30 icon must appear.

Don't forget to share your start screen picture!!

Thanks for your comment :good:

Argony