yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Reepurr:
I am running version 2.3 and I can confirm that all the start menu items are converted to lower case. I have written a MortScript to fix them which I need to run when I install WinStart and whenever I install a new program.

I also have a problem with some of my icons being corrupted. Interestingly, the icons that are displayed incorrectly are displayed incorrectly by Sense as well when WinStart is running. If I remove WinStart then the icons go back to normal in Sense. One of the icons that gives a problem is WiMoSpeed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
OK, for the problem of lowercase I don't see it on my device because I load the entire start menu for backups... I will try without and see which function screwed up the names...

For icons, I will install WiMoSpeed and try to understand why the icon is not printed correctly.

Thanks for the feedback!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Reepurr:
I think the incorrectly displayed icons may be using a different icon format. I have also noticed some icons where the colours change slightly when WinStart is loaded. The Jbed Java virtual machine is one of them.

Another small bug: if animations are turned on and you run a program that doesn't display a window (e.g., you run a program that just toggles a setting and exits), then you are left with the start menu still open but only a single icon on the screen for the program you just ran. If you turn animations off then the start menu still stays open, but at least you can see your other programs.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CodeCruncher:
Can't seem to get it to install... Orange bar goes right the way across but progresses no further.

Tried reinstalling a few times but no joy. More than likely user error but thought I would provide feed back anyway...

Edit: Forgot version information... trying to install V2.2Free
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] avd:
disable start ment and hook button

using 2.3 final, and

I don't have the option to unload the windows start menu.

I try to assign the button hook, but it dosent' do anything. I can't use the windows buttons setting to assign winstart, since it is not in the dropdown as an available program and finally

my settings folder is all wonky.

otherwise its an awsome program.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Raistlin721:
I also do not have the ability to disable the original start menu in version 2.3 final. I got this program basically for that feature, because the start menu is a memory hog. I was using one of NRG's other menus and my memory was around 50-60% (45% after reboot) but now it is gone all the way up to 75%, probably because the original menu is running in the background. Please add this feature again! Or at least, is there a registry tweak we can use to do it?

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jakfish:
It's not a reg tweak. The disabled Start Menu is part of the registered version. Pay the five bucks and enjoy :)

Jake
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmg316:
If you'll notice, this app is in the "Paid Software Announcement and Discussion"; the feature you are wanting is in the "paid" version....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] avd:
you'll notice I'm using 2.3 final and not 2.3 free
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jakfish:
If you have an actual reg code, and you're still not getting a "disable start menu" option, then close the app and reset. Sometimes, after a reflash, I've noticed the disable option doesn't appear until the second time I've gone into Options.

Jake
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmg316:
Oops! My apologies...I missed that.

But what Jakfish said..."after a reflash, I've noticed the disable option doesn't appear until the second time I've gone into Options.

"...that happens 100% of the time for me...have to open once and the disable start menu option is not there...close and open again...and the option is there.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
Which version of WM do you have ?

Indeed, start menu for systems below 6.5 can't being disabled...

If it's not the case, you can add the 2 registry keys in HKLM\Software\Manila_WinStart:

StartMenuRemoved : DWORD to 1

HideWM : DWORD to 1

You can also try to stop and restart the service using debug option, then restart your phone... I hope this will solve your problem.

If not, tell me !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmg316:
@petititi

Any progress on bug fixes...specifically the one in

this post
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
This bug should be corrected, can you try to re-download 2.3 ?

If this bug is not corrected, tell me I will reupload the correct version !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] avd:
I'm using 2.3 final on a Sprint Treo Pro with a custom 6.5.3 rom. These are my open issues:

I can't map the program to a button.

If the process is running, re-executing the .exe file does not bring up the program.

I don't have a software windows button, the hardware program button does not hook.

Finally a request: Dpad support

Again, these are the only minor quibbles of an otherwise excellent software.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmg316:
Thank you petititi.

I downloaded from post #1: For users who have purchased the full version, the download link is here !

I uninstalled the v2.3Beta cab I was running; soft reset; installed the v2.3 I downloaded; bug appears to be fixed!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
I just finished the V1.4 which correct some other bugs (like the one pointed by avd) so you will probably have to reinstall once again WinStart ;)

Link will be here in a couple of minutes !

EDIT : Link is here !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joe Bleau:
Closing Winstart Works Fine & QuickShutdown

I'm running VM 5.2.29019 with Manila 2.5.2021 on a HTC Tilt 2/Rhodium with the WinStartV2.3.CAB paid version downloaded on 2011-04-14 and all 3 methods for closing WinStart are working fine:

Tap the soft Start button.

Tap the X button.

Menu > Quit.

I just flashed the phone with the most recent Energy.RHODIUM.29020.Sense2.5.Cookie.2.0.Apr.26, downloaded the latest WinStart 2.3 with the link found on post #1 and it works fine, just like described above.

The stock Energy ROMs are known to use a lot RAM memory on the Rhodium and your WinStart free up more than 20MB of RAM (with the animations disabled) which is a good thing to be able to run other programs & multitasking with the extra free RAM. :)

BTW I wanted to mod QuickShutdown that's cooked-in the Energy ROMs and there is no About in QuickShutdown. I was pleasantly surprised when I found the thread for that app and saw that it was the same person that made the neat WinStart. Maybe you should add an About in the Config QuickShutDown tab with your name, link to your site & WinStart in the next update of QuickShutdown?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmg316:
Downloaded and installed...observations:

Upon initial install of the cab, the "Disable Start Menu" option is NOT there; on previous installs, this option was not there until the second time of initiating WinStart.

I installed...opened WinStart menu and selected Menu, Options...Disable Start Menu not there

I closed the start menu...opened WinStart menu again...went to Menu, Options...Disable Start Menu not there.

I soft reset...upon reset, opened WinStart menu...went to Menu, Options...Disable Start Menu WAS there.

Maybe my device was tired!! :p

Anyway...it appears to be working great. The only previous bug that I noticed (closing the menu) is gone.

WinStart opens with soft key AND hardware start key (Tilt 2).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jakfish:
Using current EnergyROM (WinMo 6.53) with TMobile HTC Touch Pro 2, I find that if I'm in WinStart, close it using lower righthand corner X, when I restart WinStart, I get two winstart.exe's in Processes.

I can not replicate this doubling w/ any other procedure/key stroke.

Can anybody replicate my error?

Jake

edit: I find this to be true in 2.2 and 2.4, but didn't look for it in 2.3
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] hilaireg:
@Joe Bleau:

Chef's who provide custom ROM's for your enjoyment spend a considerable amount of time and effort doing so. Most chefs - if not all - do this as a hobby outside of their personal and work commitments. Donations they may receive most certainly does not begin to compensate them for the countless hours they put in.

Custom ROM threads, such as the ENERGY custom ROM you are referring to, are intended to provide feedback to the chef. When posting such feedback, it is often helpful to post the nature of the problem, steps to reproduce, and any workaround you have encountered. Custom ROM threads are not intended for complaining, demanding of features, trolling, and other such nefarious intentions - they serve no purpose and are not constructive.

Posting the same comment again in this thread right after it was removed by another moderator for being disrespectful to a fellow XDA member implies an attempt to harrass one of your fellow XDA members for what you interpret to be a violation of forum rules - this will not be tolerated.

If NRG's custom ROM does not meet all the requirements you may have in mind, seek a different ROM. If you just can't find that "perfect" custom ROM, you can opt to create your own custom ROM as there are plenty of ROM kitchens available for such purposes.

If you cannot be respectful, I encourage you to frequent a different mobile device website. Any further violation of forum rules may result in a suspension of your account.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joe Bleau:
Re: X Button Problem in Energy ROM

Previous Energy ROMs were using AMeBa to control the X button and the softkey Start button. In the current Apr.26 NRG ROM, uTask was cooked in but there are remains of AMeBa in some scripts which causes some problems as you can read in this page. Could you specify the ROM version you are running @ the present?

So the funky X buttons quirk you are mentioning could be related to that. Have you tried WinStart 2.3 or 2.4 in an other ROM like DeepShining ROM or an older NRG ROM for example?

Meanwhile you could always use

Tap the soft Start button.

Menu > Quit.

Instead of X. ;)

Edit: Jake, I formatted my spare Tilt 2 with Task29 and installed NRG Apr.26. The only app I installed was BattClock to show the Free RAM on the taskbar, Whip2Snap to make the screen captures and WinStart 2.4 paid version. After rebooting I had 99 MB of free RAM vs. 74 MB with NRG's default Start menu.

I opened WinStart (WS) and checked with the cooked dotfred's Task Manager v3.1 and there was one process of WS. I followed your method and opened WS and closed it with the X button 6 times and managed to get 6 WS processes accumulating. At the 7th. attempt, the phone froze and it was not possible to use QuickShutdown to restart the phone. Only the hardware Reset button did the trick. So until it's fixed either by NRGZ28 or petititi I will be using only the Start button or Menu > Quit and not the X button to close WinStart. Thanks for the pointer. :cool:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JVH3:
For Energy ROMs, the fix is very simple.

Step 1. Start->Tools->X button settings.

Step 2. Go to Exceptions tab. You will need to scroll over to the right.

Step 3. Add WinStart.exe to the list.

Step 4. Right soft menu labeled - Save

Step 5. Kill all currently running processes of WinStart.exe.

I reproduced the original problem and verified that the problem does not occur after following these steps.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jakfish:
@JVH3--

Many thanks for the suggestions. However, I'm not getting them to work yet. When I click on X Button, I seem to be bringing up U Task.

Research says that X Button exe file is Windows\AMeBaSettings.exe. I do not find that file in the 4/28 EnergyROM

Nor can I find a way to add an exception in UTask.

Via TaskManager, I can add the winstart.exe exclusion, but I can still generate multiple winstart.exe's

In TaskManager, in the "Window" category, winstart is listed in both "WinStart" and " Default Ime"

I wonder what's going on,

Jake
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JVH3:
I've copied this quote and will repsond in the Energy ROM thread, since it is not a problem with WinStart but more a problem with settings and getting this to work with that ROM.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JVH3:
Problem with folder removal

How I found the problem:

I originally had made my script wrong to copy as shortcut to WinMoSpeed_710.

I used XCopy in an mscr to copy it to the tools folder.

But, it created a folder WinMoSpeed_710.lnk under Tools, with the file in the folder.

So, I manualy renamed the folder WinMoSpeed_710.lnk to just WinMoSpeed_710.

Then, I copied the lnk to the Tools folder where I wanted it.

Then, I deleted the now empty folder.

The bug.

The lnk has the same name as the deleted folder. It will not launch. I think it is trying to do something to show the contents of the folder that does not exist.

Temporary workaround.

I renamed WinMoSpeed_710.lnk to WinMoSpeed_710a.lnk

I could also have deleted [HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Programs\Tools\WinMoSpeed_710.lnk]

I don't see a way inside WinStart to reset this information.

It's not critical since it is only because of my mistake in a file that XDA_UC was processing. I have corrected the script so, I probably won't have the problem again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
Thanks guys for this helpful report... I didn't notice this behavior on my phone, I will investigate to find why this could append.

Did you notice that on previous release?

@JVH3 about deleted folder : Did you restart your phone after this modification? When the WinStart service start, it look for problems in registry, maybe this corrected the problem... If not tell me, I will reproduce your steps and try to solve this prob...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JVH3:
I did not restart. Good to know that WinStart checks for this on start up.

That probably would have fixed it for me. I've been messing with my phone most of the day, so I am not going to look at it more tonight, but I will for sure test it out before I flash a new rom to it.

WinStart 2.4 is looking really good. The memory savings have brought new life to my Tilt 2 without sacrificing any visual appeal. In fact, I like the UI look and feel better than the original start menu. Thank You for this excellent app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nradu:
Suggestion - vibrate on tap

Hello petititi,

A small suggestion if I may: is it possible to add an option to enable/disable (as desired by user) vibrate on tap on any icon (folder/program)?

I'm using 2.4 full version on Energy ROM TouchPro 2 and it's working perfect!

Thanks,

Best regards,

Radu
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bovcan:
wow, it looks very nice.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Monfro:
I agree: it is the best Start Menu available for WM, far better even than the original one (and consuming 20-25mb ram less).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Jonny-:
Ok, I'm still having issues with this (2.4 Final). Have a look at my screen shots:

Screen01

- it has made all my text lowercase on install

- wimospeed icon is strange

Screen02

- there are strange blank icons in settings

Screen03

- a strange folder called 'windows' appears - you can go on indenfinately going into this folder - it contains 'start menu', which contains 'windows' which contains 'start menu' ... you get my point!

Screen04

- look at my registry - all the start menu information is copied to HKLM root?

Help appreciated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
Thanks for feedback! So:

1) I will correct the lowercase in next release, but I need some test again... For the wimospeed, I try to understand why this happens...

2) These blank icons will stay here... But you can hide them easily

3) I don't have this problem but I will try on other WinMo versions...

4) Very strange! this is not normal and I will try to find why this can happen !

I expect to correct these bugs soon, then I will post the new version !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Jonny-:
Thanks petititi - will appreciate. For 2) I cannot hide the icons, they persist!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
So I try to solve the problems, but I'm not sure if all are gone. So can you try this cab: http://charlie-soft.com/downloadSecu/WinStartV2.5.CAB

- The lowercase are probably loaded using your regfile just after the install of WS... So can you edit your reg file to set names as you want... It should not be changed but tell me if names go back to lowercase.

- Wimospeed icon is in a format that API can't deal correctly with, so I can't do anything...

- White icons can be hidden now...

- The infinite windows bug should be gone...

- The bug with registry should be gone !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Jonny-:
Thanks petititi,

- The lowercase are probably loaded using your regfile just after the install of WS... So can you edit your reg file to set names as you want... It should not be changed but tell me if names go back to lowercase.

They still go back to lowercase. In regfile each entry is assigned with name="...", which is always lowercase of the shortcut. I deleted all name entries but it has added them all in lowercase again.

- White icons can be hidden now...

I still can't hide them

- The infinite windows bug should be gone...

It's still there :(

- The bug with registry should be gone !

Yes, this is fixes, thanks. :)

And also I cannot re-arrange the order of the icons. Sorting alphabetically works well, but move-to doesn't do anything.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
1) That's not the way it should be done : edit each name="..." with the correct spelling, then load the edited reg file via options.

2) Strange. Try to repeate the process twice (long click - hide icon), maybe it will work :confused:.

3) Hum, that's not good. Can you post your regfile, maybe something is wrong somewhere...

4) Great, at least on bug is gone :)

5) I think it's related to the bug n°2... Maybe with regfile I will understand why this happen.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Jonny-:
1) The name= entries were not in my registry before I installed WinStart. It was WinStart that added them and put them in lowercase, which is why I just deleted them. However, I realise that renaming the registry name entries will work.

2) done it twice, several times. icons still there. (actually I can't hide any icons)

3) ok, regfile attached
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
There is something real strange with your reg file !

Can you look into \Program Files\WinStart\ if there is a "saveOldStart.reg" file ?

If yes, can you post it here (to see if it's my app which broke your registry).

Can you look into \Windows\start menu\ and tell me which files/directories do you have ?

Thank you, it help me to improve the soft...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Jonny-:
I saved the config file - is this what you were looking for (attached)?

Also zipped the contents of Start Menu (attached). Cheers
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DorkyDev:
LoL! Can you edit your site now? The free version on your site is still linked to 2.2. Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Monfro:
I think that "WinStart 2.2 Free" is enough to evaluate the program.

If you like it you can spend a few bucks and buy the full version.

The full version is fully customizable and without bugs you see on 2.2 Free.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
Yes, I know but I don't have time to improve the free version : I will finish my thesis this summer, so the time is running out! But in September, I will probably improve the free version ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hammerfest:
my only care... of this beautiful looking start menu...

can i change the column/rows amount? that 4 across **** annoys the ever loving piss outta me...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joe Bleau:
@ Kane3162: Everything is relative. In the paid version you can choose 3, 4 or 5 icons per line as well as the size & resolution of the icons. I use 4 across on my WVGA @ 90x90 pixels & I like it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DorkyDev:
Purchased & Wish to make a feature request

Can you or is there a way to add a show today screen/desktop option... Sometimes I'll have multiple app's open and then I've got to close them all out or minimize in order to see my today screen/desktop... A simple shortcut would be so much easier.

That and maybe even a sorting option to put most recently used app's first... Then one line of spacing and your app's list. Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
I find the honeycomb layout of WM6.5 start menu a bit puzzling, so I didn't include this behavior into WinStart.

But if you think it's a must have feature, I will try to include it. But as said before, my schedule is going to be busy for the next month... But that's now on my todo list ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DorkyDev:
How do I get my password/passcode?

I bought it and had to hard reset it and now I can't figure out how to get my password/code again...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
Various option...

If you have saved your preferences, you don't have to reenter your email/pass, just load your reg file...

Else you can use the login I send you when you purchase the soft (using the mail you use in paypal).

If you cant find anything like this, send me a PM with your email, I will give you the code...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DorkyDev:
Didn't ever save my settings...

If ya need any extra info I got my paypal invoice code and all pulled up.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
No needs for this ;)

So I answer via PM!

Use the private section to change your logins!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DorkyDev:
Okay cool. Thanks for the quick assistance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rajiv Patki:
All letters in the names of programs are in lower case and uninstalling the program screwed up the original Start Menu. How do I restore my original Menu? I am talking about WinStart v2.2
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] petititi:
Have you got the paid version or the free version?

If it's the paid version, you can restor original menu using reg file in /program files/Winstart/

Else you will have to use a registry editor to go into HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Programs and delete icons pointing to \program files\winstart\...
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] quattr:
Was wondering if anybody knows where I can purchase a new LCD for this phone.

Have looked everywhere online and even those who say they have them when you order actually don't have any.
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] haree:
hi

did u chek the service center im sure ud get one their:D

i got a new Black back panel(mine came with white) from the samsung service center today

thanks

hari
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] spikywits:
does anyone know there exists a black panel for the front case or not? I want to replace the glassy front panel.
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] ankitmadharia:
You cannot replace the glassy front panel. It includes the touchscreen too and replacing it would cost you a fortune
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] georgeabg:
You better buy a new one
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] ronhoover88:
What about a white back panel...where could i get them??
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] turboblaz:
I think that you get it on Samsung(I'm not shore)

Send from my LESTATIOUS "ACID"(1.4.5.1) using XDA app.
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] tadeas482:
There you have some http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...y+3+lcd&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
[Galaxy 3 Accessories] z3c0:
I'm very curious whether this worked.

Did someone order this? Is it a capacitive touchscreen of the same quality as the original?

Luckily I don't need a replacement yet but it'd be good to know.