closing programs.

[chetzy]

When closing programs why do they still run i n the background. any way to properly close them ...

[marto_martin]

Whenever possible I try to "exit" through its menu (usuallybottom left in most programs). When you close just by hitting the X in the top right corner thats when it stays running in the background :D

I'm only a newbie mind you and there might be other solutions out there :P


marto

[OdeeanRDeathshead]

Most programs made for pocket pc do not close by pushing any of the top buttons (ie ok & X). Instead they just move behind other window so you cant see them. This is supposed to be the ppc equivelant of minimizing. The idea is strongly pushed by microsoft, and has some merit. Personally I like to have at least an option to "really" exit a program, but in most cases the only way to truly exit is via the memory manager in the settings or some third party task manager.

[Skyward]

To really CLOSE a program install SPB Pocket Plus or Wisbar Advance. More people like SPB Pocket Plus.

Those programs add an option then really close a program when you hit ok and/or close button

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/pocketplus/?en

[oltp]

All of the tools in previous post are ok. Though I use ae button plus to remap tge hardware buttons, it allows separate commands for double- & triple click as well. & for really closing apps I use VJOkButt assigned to one of the double clicks. Works like a treat. Btw VJ has lots more tiny very usefull magician extensions. Just visit www.vijay555.com

Cheers, M

Btw the OS is designed to send apps to the background instead of closing them. That way the reopen much quicker, counterpart is that a magician has limited ram & it's souped up rapidly.

[chetzy]

thanks guys, will look into all that was suggested. :D

[6thElement]

Vbar

http://www.vieka.com/vbar.htm

:)

[frigit]

Try tapping and holding the X or OK button. Not sure if its a feature of Battery Pack but if I tap, it minimises and when I tap and hold it closes the program. Cheers Paul

[skagen]

Try tapping and holding the X or OK button.

Nope - doesn't work.

[oltp]

Try tapping and holding the X or OK button. Not sure if its a feature of Battery Pack but if I tap, it minimises and when I tap and hold it closes the program. Cheers Paul

That's a Battery Pack feature.