Sktools v3.00(beta)

[markyhedgehog73]

hi guys,
if anybody owns or is interested in sktools software, then version 3.00(beta) is available for download

http://s-k-tools.com/sktools/skt.zip[/url]

[cabfeegig]

u downloaded from that url ok?

[Bratag]

hi guys,
if anybody owns or is interested in sktools software, then version 3.00(beta) is available for download

http://s-k-tools.com/sktools/skt.zip[/url]

Cool much nicer interface and works faster/better

[Dweller]

What about new features, adds?

[hrb]

What about new features, adds?

Aside a much better GUI and user interface, the definite highlight is the Backup Facility.
I was Beta Tester.
Had Sprite, Spb BU and Sunnysoft BU purchased before.
SKTools beats all 3 of them by miles !
It is specially capable to also backup the PIM data and, very important for me at least, handles the Backup of the Ext ROM (which I use for storing programs) without flaws. The other 3 are just not able to cope with that in a reasonable fashion.
Well worth the money !
Cheers
hrb

[Bratag]

What about new features, adds?

Aside a much better GUI and user interface, the definite highlight is the Backup Facility.
I was Beta Tester.
Had Sprite, Spb BU and Sunnysoft BU purchased before.
SKTools beats all 3 of them by miles !
It is specially capable to also backup the PIM data and, very important for me at least, handles the Backup of the Ext ROM (which I use for storing programs) without flaws. The other 3 are just not able to cope with that in a reasonable fashion.
Well worth the money !
Cheers
hrb

Its strange - I have both sprite and sk and never used the sk backup utility. I was always very happy with sprite as it has saved my ass several times. I will have to check out the sk backup utility.

[cabfeegig]

Is no one else have a prob getting it from their website?

[meschle]

hi guys,
if anybody owns or is interested in sktools software, then version 3.00(beta) is available for download

http://s-k-tools.com/sktools/skt.zip[/url]

Thanks markyhedgehog - i am a big fan of sktools. You should change your subject title though to something like 'sktools update v3 beta available' as major improvements could mean anything :wink:

cabfeegig try this link http://s-k-tools.com/sktools/skt.zip

[cabfeegig]

I get compressed file is corrupted. I've seen it before but don't remember the situation. I think it is XP SP2 problem...

[meschle]

I get compressed file is corrupted. I've seen it before but don't remember the situation. I think it is XP SP2 problem...

I will post the cab then

[cabfeegig]

I appreciate it!

[cabfeegig]

Is that the correct file size?

[meschle]

Is that the correct file size?

Yes its much smaller than the zip because that included the installer. When installed it uses nearly 1.2mb memory on your card

[cabfeegig]

I understand...

[meschle]

I understand...

No problem - glad to help.

Wow this new version rocks - well done Sk software!

[JNGold]

Wow, very nice indeed. SK has always been a "must have" if only for the uninstall utility alone. :)

Great new interface and love the benchmarking tools. Good to see my 247mhz KJAM out peform some "lesser" devices! :)

[Dweller]

Does anybody know how to make it possible to view all the installed progs in Installed programs item? I see only a few of them.

[SK]

Does anybody know how to make it possible to view all the installed progs in Installed programs item? I see only a few of them.
this is trial limitation

[SK]

News and updates:

- User interface improved
- Help file rewritten

New utilities added:
- "Clean!" (all clean-up utilities combined in a single window; highly customizable)
- "SIM Contacts" (view and manage contacts stored on SIM)
- "SIM SMS" (view and manage text messages stored on SIM)
- "Benchmark" (estimate CPU and file system performance, compare to other device models)
- FreeUP RAM utility now has its own dialog, allowing user to select one of the following ways to free RAM: close all programs; send WM_HIBERNATE message; Compact Heaps (WM5 only); simulate low memory condition
- Compact call history (remove repeated records)
- Shortcut Wizard (easily create shortcuts to SKTools' features)


Significant improvements to former utilities:
Notifications Queue
- "Bad" items filter (you can teach SKTools what to treat as “bad”)
- Detected items are passed to "Clean!" and "Auto mode"
Temporary and Junk files
- Find and delete zero-sized files
Files
- New profile added; few changes
Move DLLs
- New search method
Advanced clean
-"Purge call history" now works on WM5. (Don’t forget to turn it on in Settings)
- New utility – "Compact call history" – gives an alternative way of cleaning call history by deleting only repeated records (Don’t forget to turn it on in Settings)
Databases
- Shows EDB bases from PIM.vol; you can delete and clean these bases, but not import/export.
Tune UP!
- Now 70+ tweaks!
Optimize!
- New optimization option for WM5 – make ActiveSync log read-only)
Statistics
- Statistics are kept between sessions
Storage Cards
- Count "slack information" for storage cards
Processes
- Compact Heaps
SKTools Backup
- Full backup on WM5 enabled
- e-mail and PIM data can be restored from full backup on WM5
- Advanced scheduler
Auto mode
- Advanced scheduler

Much more.

[efjay]

Sounds good SK. When is the release date?

[SK]

Sounds good SK. When is the release date?
current or begin next week

[efjay]

Thanks for the reply. I tried the beta; looks good but the backup still doesnt work on WM5. After doing a full system backup i end up with two entries - a folder starting with $$$delete_this (1,7MB) and the normal backup file which is about 48Kb.

[SK]

Thanks for the reply. I tried the beta; looks good but the backup still doesnt work on WM5. After doing a full system backup i end up with two entries - a folder starting with $$$delete_this (1,7MB) and the normal backup file which is about 48Kb.

try disable/enable "close tasks before backup"

also we not guarantee 100% work of full backup feature on 100% devices

[MNeo]

SKTools 3 released at i.e. pocketland.de, update from 2.x seems to be free.
I'm just testing the new functions...

[valkster]

[quote=Dweller]What about new features, adds?

Aside a much better GUI and user interface, the definite highlight is the Backup Facility.
I was Beta Tester.
Had Sprite, Spb BU and Sunnysoft BU purchased before.
SKTools beats all 3 of them by miles !
It is specially capable to also backup the PIM data and, very important for me at least, handles the Backup of the Ext ROM (which I use for storing programs) without flaws. The other 3 are just not able to cope with that in a reasonable fashion.
Well worth the money !
Cheers
hrb

I agree that the app is excellent. But for backup purposes on a wizard device, I cant find anything better than Sprite 5.1. This program just does not restore this device to a usable state. Sprite is the only one that after a reboot to start the backup, it will stop all processes. SPB, Sunny and SK will not do this. Sprite has some small issues yet on WM5 devices that they are working on, and they need to, but restores my unit to a fully functional state including tricky apps like Wisbar 2 and so on.

try disable/enable "close tasks before backup"

also we not guarantee 100% work of full backup feature on 100% devices

Where is this option I cant find it in the backup section?

[efjay]

Thanks for the reply. I tried the beta; looks good but the backup still doesnt work on WM5. After doing a full system backup i end up with two entries - a folder starting with $$$delete_this (1,7MB) and the normal backup file which is about 48Kb.

try disable/enable "close tasks before backup"

also we not guarantee 100% work of full backup feature on 100% devices

I did try disabling processes, didnt make any difference.

[Tref]

Answer is probably yes, but does the existing version need to be uninstalled or can the new cab be layed over the top?

Also, will my existing registration key allow me to use the beta version as a registered copy?

Thanks!

[hrb]

Answer is probably yes, but does the existing version need to be uninstalled or can the new cab be layed over the top?

Install on Top OK

Also, will my existing registration key allow me to use the beta version as a registered copy?

Yes

Thanks!

See above
Cheers
hrb

[Tref]

See what above hrb? I don't see the answer to my questions there....

Never mind. I uninstalled and then upgraded. Applied my reg key and all works fine. This version does look a lot better, and seems faster in the things I use it for.

[hrb]

See what above hrb? I don't see the answer to my questions there....

Never mind. I uninstalled and then upgraded. Applied my reg key and all works fine. This version does look a lot better, and seems faster in the things I use it for.

It's directly in the quote of your post.....
Cheers
hrb

[Tref]

LOL, I seldom read my own quotes. Thanks for following up though!

[Menneisyys]

Also see http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1107&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 for a REAL comparison and evaluation of SKTools 3.0.