CeRegEditor NEW ver 0.0.5.2, with regular expressions

[mdziedzic]

Hello,
I'd like to introduce new registry editor CeRegEditor for WindowsCE, WindowsMobile :)
It works on desktop PC but operates on PDA's registry.

Main features:
- keys/values create and edit
- fast search
- export/import keys to/from REG file
- create "image" registry with compare and restore service
- free for private and commercial use
- registry compare to CAB or REG files
- open REG/RGU, CAB, HV as regular registry, with all edit functions available
...and many more ;)

link to web site: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl?lang=en

link to software: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ceregedit_setup.exe

It is still during test period, but basic features are well tested and stable :)
It is Polish software but with english interface :D

edit
If You find any error in the application or mistake in English interface please send an email to ceregeditor@mdsoft.pl or write it within thread

[ericjm]

nice one! thanks!:D

[Rhapsody]

It looks very nice! thanks

[paalkr]

Hi!

Thanks a lot! The compare service makes it even easier to build OEM packages when kooking ROMs. Great software!

Regards,
PK

[h0228631]

nice app. :D

[its right]

good tool, many of cookers want to edit the registries using the PC ;)

[dferreira]

Nice software :) I have one suggestion: since this works on the desktop, one feature that would be neet was that if we install a CAB, it detects what's changed on the PPC, regarding the registry. That would be great to know what are the registry keys needed for the instalation of OEM packages!

[mdziedzic]

Nice software :) .... if we install a CAB, it detects what's changed on the PPC, regarding the registry. That would be great to know what are the registry keys needed for the instalation of OEM packages!
You can use compare tool embedded into CeRegEditor.
First, create registry image(Images->Create image or F2 key) and after cab instalation perform compare registry, Images->Compare registry. It will show only differences/changes between the image and the current registry :)

I hope this will be useful for You :)

[petervbeck]

Great work, sounds cool...thanks !

[dferreira]

Yes, very :D thanks so much!

[Cobra2]

NIce Progie :D thanx

[mdziedzic]

New version 0.0.2.2

+ added UNICODE support for export/import data to/from REG file
+ fixed header in REG file. The string in header changed to REGEDIT4. Previous string was not compatible with some other registry tools (WinCE Cab Manager)
+ fixed format of path to directory/file in REG file.
...and some minor fixes

;)

[Guybrush]

Thank you, I was using Mobile Registry Editor to edit registry directly from Desktop but your app look nice ;)

[mdziedzic]

New version 0.0.3.0 available :)

Some fixes and new features!
Now, compare tool handles CAB and REG files ;)
So, it is possible to compare registry to CAB file or REG file, CAB to CAB, CAB to REG, REG to registry image, etc.

It's possible to check what changes will be made by CAB before CAB instalation :D

Update details: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=4&lang=en

Download: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ceregedit_setup.exe

[luv2chill]

cool... I will check this out soon.

@mdziedzic, curious how you are implementig the cab compare function... are you just looking at reg entries stored in the cab? Cos sometimes the complicated ones involve self-registering dlls and setup.dll files that make reg entries also. Prime examples of this are voice command, mark all as read, and some SPB apps. For those we always have to do a reg diff before/after cab install to see what the setup.dll did (or see the self-registered dll additions).

I have been wondering if it's possible to write an app that examines a setup.dll to see what reg entries it would create. So far I don't know of any way to do that other than reg dump->install cab->reg dump->compare.

Anyway your app will be very useful! Thanks for your hard work.

[nothin]

congratz.
widzisz? docenią....

[mdziedzic]

@mdziedzic, curious how you are implementig the cab compare function... are you just looking at reg entries stored in the cab? {...cut...}

Yes, I compare only reg entries stored in cab!


I have been wondering if it's possible to write an app that examines a setup.dll to see what reg entries it would create.

I think it is not possible! Each developer/provider creates it's individual setup.dll for CABs. Each DLL could has different structure (written in C++ or Pascal). Trying to "decode" setup.dll will be always "guessig"!


So far I don't know of any way to do that other than reg dump->install cab->reg dump->compare.

IMO, for CABs with setup.dll or exe instalators it's the best metod. In CeRegEditor, just create registry image (F2)-> do instalations-> compare registry with image(F3). After compare You can save differences to REG file ;)


Anyway your app will be very useful! Thanks for your hard work.

Great :D

[mdziedzic]

New version 0.0.3.1 available ;)
http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ceregedit_setup.exe

Updates:
- fix in CAB-> REG conversion

[wprocter]

great looking ap...

I particularly like the little status monitor...nice touch.

[adejager1]

It would be great if you could also map registry files from a dumped rom. This way you could easily extract registry settings from other phones without the need of the actual device. At this moment you still need the phone.

is this possible

[mdziedzic]

It would be great if you could also map registry files from a dumped rom. [...]
is this possible
Yes,it's possible ;) Lots of people asked me for this!
In few days new version is going to be ready!:D This functionality will be included ;)

[lastnikita]

Nice !
I just saw now you have a thread on xda-dev ;)
I'm the one who has emailed you about command lines operation, so I'll keep an eye on that thread !

Does someone know a similar tool which work from the device itself, and support silent import/operations using command lines ?

Many thanks..

[mdziedzic]

Hi,
New version 0.0.4.0 of CeRegEditor is availabale ;)

In new version:
- added offline mode. In this mode, files can be used as regular device registry. All functions (add, delete, search, compare, etc.) are available :)
Supported files by offline mode: REG, CAB, RGU, CEIMG.
- conversion REG->CAB

More details about changes: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=4&lang=en
Download: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=3&lang=en

:D

[lepsyfou]

thank you great tool

[dan1967]

Very nice mate!!

[Cobra2]

Thank u very much 4 sharing, the best i've ever tried :D :D

[mdziedzic]

New version 0.0.4.1!!!
I found bug in backup engine in V0.0.4.0.

New version: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=3&lang=en

sorry for any inconvenience :)

[CharlyV]

Nice !
I just saw now you have a thread on xda-dev ;)
I'm the one who has emailed you about command lines operation, so I'll keep an eye on that thread !

Does someone know a similar tool which work from the device itself, and support silent import/operations using command lines ?

Many thanks..

SKTools have silent import function for Unicode REGEDIT5, REGEDIT4 files.

[TFGBD]

Would it be possible to add the ability to parse Windows CE registry intialization files in .fdf and .hv formats?

Thanks

[cicciocant]

Is it possibile to view the keys in HEX format?

[dheewatara]

great tools, thank you so much.:)

[Alexx~]

I have translated the program to Russian, but I do not know as add language.
Only if to replace existing files.
The good program, thank :)

[mdziedzic]

Would it be possible to add the ability to parse Windows CE registry intialization files in .fdf and .hv formats?

Please, send me these files! I'll check format and structure :)

[mdziedzic]

I have translated the program to Russian, but I do not know as add language.

You read in my mind :D Great work !!!
I wanted to ask people to help me to add some more languages to CeRegEditor ;)
So, If someone would be so nice to translate the application's interface to any language please contact me ;) ceregeditor@mdsoft.pl

thanks in advance :)

[Alexx~]

It was difficult to understand with a format of language files
For converting MO to PO (PO a simple textual file) I used dxgettext-1.2.1 - http://heanet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dxgettext/dxgettext-1.2.1.exe
For converting PO to MO - Poedit - http://garr.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/poedit/poedit-1.3.9-setup.exe

[mdziedzic]

It was difficult to understand with a format of language files

If anyone wants to make translation please contact me before! I will give all tools, source files and all necessary info ;)

[mdziedzic]

New version, 0.0.4.3 available ;)

In new version - direct HV files edition/creation.

Download link: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=3&lang=en

More details:
http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=4&lang=en

[TFGBD]

Wow! Just what I was asking for! Now all it needs is .FDF (for RAM based registry initialization) support and it will be the most amazing Windows CE (desktop) registry editor ever!!!

[krushmoto]

I can connect to my Mogul and read the registry but when I tried changing the values in the registry but I get a write protect error. Can you help?
Thanks
:confused:

[mdziedzic]

I can connect to my Mogul and read the registry but when I tried changing the values in the registry but I get a write protect error.

Try to use Tools->Unlock registry; this should unlock Your mogul ;)

[hendrixus]

Great tool, thanks :D

[tramane]

Hello,
I'd like to introduce new registry editor CeRegEditor for WindowsCE, WindowsMobile :)
It works on desktop PC but operates on PDA's registry.

Main features:
- keys/values create and edit
- fast search
- export/import keys to/from REG file
- create "image" registry with compare and restore service
- free for private and commercial use
- registry compare to CAB or REG files
- open REG/RGU, CAB, HV as regular registry, with all edit functions available
...and many more ;)

link to web site: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl?lang=en

link to software: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ceregedit_setup.exe

It is still during test period, but basic features are well tested and stable :)
It is Polish software but with english interface :D

edit
If You find any error in the application or mistake in English interface please send an email to ceregeditor@mdsoft.pl or write it within thread


WOW this program is the POOP!
And i mean like its GREAT
Can i say Its the SHIZNIT!

Ok ok im sorry enough urban slang
Seriousl great program
Works wonderfully

[Eaglep]

Hello,
I'd like to introduce new registry editor CeRegEditor for WindowsCE, WindowsMobile :)
It works on desktop PC but operates on PDA's registry.

Main features:
- keys/values create and edit
- fast search
- export/import keys to/from REG file
- create "image" registry with compare and restore service
- free for private and commercial use
- registry compare to CAB or REG files
- open REG/RGU, CAB, HV as regular registry, with all edit functions available
...and many more ;)

link to web site: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl?lang=en

link to software: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ceregedit_setup.exe

It is still during test period, but basic features are well tested and stable :)
It is Polish software but with english interface :D

edit
If You find any error in the application or mistake in English interface please send an email to ceregeditor@mdsoft.pl or write it within thread

how can i remove Internet Explorer?
i tried HKEY/Local machine/Software/Microsoft/Internet Explorer it didnt work.
do you have any idea how to do it

[ccc030]

i guess you cant remove the ie, cause its a part of the os. Why do you want to REMOVE it. ???

And before use this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon13.gif think about it ;)

And hey... you got the answer to your IE question weeks ago: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2178327&postcount=2
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2178327&postcount=2)

how can i remove Internet Explorer?
i tried HKEY/Local machine/Software/Microsoft/Internet Explorer it didnt work.
do you have any idea how to do it

[Eaglep]

Thanks ccc030 for taking your time and answering me and Sorry for asking so many questions i am still new in the forum

The reason I want to remove it is because my children play a lot with my phone and i don’t want them to look at inappropriate pages.

I understand that it’s in the rom but I thought that through PHM Reg or any other software you can still change some settings so it wont work properly.
or Maybe change one of the connections or GPRS setting

To remove it from the start menu isn’t a solution for me

please help me if you can:confused:

[ccc030]

i really like to, but my only idea is --> you have to use a tool that do a "autokill" tools on ppc - in your case the ie. (only if you dont want to install a firewall solution that could blog the ie) i try to find something like that on the web, but no success.

make a new thread to the developers. maybe there is anyone who will write a lill "autokill" tool for you. i guess its not a problem for the coders in here. there are loads of different autokill progs for winxp, all freeware and very small. i am sure such a lill tool should be possible to code for ppc too.

(uiiii i got good ideas, lol)



Thanks ccc030 for taking your time and answering me and Sorry for asking so many questions i am still new in the forum

The reason I want to remove it is because my children play a lot with my phone and i don’t want them to look at inappropriate pages.

I understand that it’s in the rom but I thought that through PHM Reg or any other software you can still change some settings so it wont work properly.
or Maybe change one of the connections or GPRS setting

To remove it from the start menu isn’t a solution for me

please help me if you can:confused:

[Eaglep]

i really like to, but my only idea is --> you have to use a tool that do a "autokill" tools on ppc - in your case the ie. (only if you dont want to install a firewall solution that could blog the ie) i try to find something like that on the web, but no success.

make a new thread to the developers. maybe there is anyone who will write a lill "autokill" tool for you. i guess its not a problem for the coders in here. there are loads of different autokill progs for winxp, all freeware and very small. i am sure such a lill tool should be possible to code for ppc too.

(uiiii i got good ideas, lol)

maybe can you explain me what "autokill" tools is and what is write a lill i am still new to all this so i will be happy if you can explain it to me

thanks

[Suxipo]

sorry to dig up this thread. Found it via search.

Anyway I keep getting "Access denied" message when using this software with my HTC Kaiser using uncooked/official rom (WM 6.1 Pro). Same thing happens when I try with MobileRegistryEditor.

Please help! Thanks

[taurus905]

I have spent many hours searching and trying to solve this problem. I found many examples of people posting this "Access denied" issue with the response being to use the "Unlock registry" in the "Tools menu". But none of them replied that this either worked, or did not.

I really want to use CERegEditor because I am trying to edit the font size and type on my phone and this editor is so much easier to see on my pc monitor.

However, when I try to edit the following:
Key name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\SYSFNT
Value name: Nm
Value data: Tahoma

I get this error:
"Write error" "Access is denied."
"Write error" "Cannot write value data!
"Try again!"

This occurs even after I have used the "Tools" menu and clicked on "Unlock registry". I even get he message, "Done" "Now, the device registry should be unlocked for editing!"

Just to be clear, I connected my phone to the pc with ActiveSync, then I opened CERegEditor and used the "Connection" menu and clicked on "Connect". I then used the "Tools" menu and clicked on "Unlock registry".

I am using CERegEditor ver 0.0.4.4 by mdSoft and tried this on two PCs, both running XP, and two different phones -- Treo 700w and HTC Touch Pro

I would appreciate any help in this matter.

[guitardoc64]

Thanks! This is a nice update on my favorite reg editor.

[Ellemme]

My program works fine EXCEPT...when I go to add a string, the pop up window does not show in full. I can't and or don't know how to resize it. It cuts off before I can enter the value. Any ideas?

[wapvirus]

This is a must have new version even better now 4.4 just can't do without this for rom building thanks :):)

[mdziedzic]

Hi,
After very very long break, new version of the CeRegEditor is available :)

The new version has support for XML (provisioning) files - create/edit/compare.

Details about changes http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=4&lang=en

New 0.0.5.0 version http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/files/CeRegEdit_Setup_0.0.5.0.exe

:D

[guitardoc64]

Nice! I'm glad to see development continue.

[climber1872000]

I’m using the latest version of your awesome software and have come to the conclusion that I am doing something incorrectly. Every time I attempt to create a cab from a reg it always sticks extra forward slashes in the strings. It should look like this (\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Apps\MSN Weather.lnk) but it comes out looking like this (\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Apps\\MSN Weather.lnk). Can anyone throw me a bone here and let me know what I am doing wrong. I noticed that no one has brought up this issue yet, so I’m guessing it’s just me.

Sweet software! :D

[mdziedzic]

[...] what I am doing wrong

You are doing everything correct :)
There was a bug in CAB creation - update to new version 0.0.5.1!
http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/files/CeRegEdit_Setup_0.0.5.1.exe

[climber1872000]

You are doing everything correct :)
There was a bug in CAB creation - update to new version 0.0.5.1!
http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/files/CeRegEdit_Setup_0.0.5.1.exe

Thanks for the reply and the update! This has got to be one of the most useful pieces of software I have on my computer for my PPC! :D

[climber1872000]

You are doing everything correct :)
There was a bug in CAB creation - update to new version 0.0.5.1!
http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/files/CeRegEdit_Setup_0.0.5.1.exe

The problem is still there. It seems that this is happening when you export values. For some reason an extra backward slash (\) is still being added during the exportation process. Example: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\CHome\GProgr ams\Page8]
"SK2URL"="\\Windows\\HTCGPSTool.exe"
"iconpicture"="\\Program Files\\gullum\\ql31.png"
"Icon"="\\Program Files\\gullum\\qlicon.png"
"ACTIONURL"="\\Windows\\GPSTest.exe"
"SK2TEXT"="GPS Tool"
"AppName"="Quick GPS"
"InfoText"=""

[Ethermind]

First time i opened default.hv app freezed during saving.
Second time it not freezed, but saved 1Mb registry file into 600kb!

[szymcio2001]

I am using CeRegEditor and I think that it is great, powerful and very useful tool. My favourite feature is finding differences in registry files. But when using this software I found a small bug. When I try to convert REG file to CAB which have a key with very long value, the conversion is not working. I attach the example REG file that is not working. Maybe it will be useful.

[firebelly]

would it be possible to dave whole of the registry in one file?

[stylez]

Just wanted to say thankyou, tend to use the old Mobile Registry Editor but this is so much better, just saved me alot of time exporting REG :)

[mdziedzic]

New version 0.0.5.2 is available :)

In the new version:
- added regular expressions for the search function
- fixed long values support, in REG->CAB conversion
- some minor bugfixes

http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/files/CeRegEdit_Setup_0.0.5.2.exe

[TheRem]

thanks mdziedzic! :)

[guitardoc64]

Thanks mdziedzic! This program is very useful. I really like being able to edit mobile registry on desktop!!!

[apieceofcake]

Thank you, mdziedzic. It's very helpful :)

[justrome0]

Error while trying to compare .reg files exported from DotFred's task manager.
Error in value "PrevReqOptions"!
BINARY data must have even count of hex chars!

I'm not sure if the bug is yours or his ... it's just that it's a lot faster to export registry files on phone then copy to pc and compare rather than exporting from ceRegEditor.

Maybe your can launch a command in the phone that exports the registry into a local temp folder then copy it to pc. Seems to be a lot faster that way.

I'm not trying to criticize just trying to help with findings and ideas.

Good work! Thanks for doing it.

[Nokser]

Hi mdziedzic
Thanks for this Program :cool:

[madz001]

great work.... thank u so much...:)

[cpala]

thanks,
a candidate for software o the year

[guitardoc64]

thanks,
a candidate for software o the year
+1 On that. Best PPC desktop utility.

[kevinpwhite]

New version 0.0.5.2 is available :)

In the new version:
- added regular expressions for the search function
- fixed long values support, in REG->CAB conversion
- some minor bugfixes

http://www.ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/files/CeRegEdit_Setup_0.0.5.2.exe

Hi @mdziedzic,

I did send an email yesterday, but have since discovered this thread so though worth posting here.... please therefore ignore previous note.

First - I am very pleased with CERegEdit – it is an excellent tool ! SO much simpler to do complex editing than on a mobile device direct ! :)

I do have two real problems though and must ask for some help....

Problem 1 - Restoring a CeRegEditor Registry Backup
- I am currently using the previous edition, 0.0.4.4, as have problems with the newer release (see below); running under Windows 7 X64
- I have made a Win Mobile 6.5 device Registry Image Backup – and now want to be able to Restore to the device after a Hard Reset.
- The saved Image has many of the pre-loaded Keys deleted or edited (to remove Orange Operator branding settings on a TG01); I want to be able to replicate those changes simply after a Hard Reset.
- I have searched everything I can find in CeRegEdit and tried repeatedly using the F3 / Compare function between the Device Registry connected over Win Mobile Device Center and the saved Backup Image.
- I can see the differences between the two Registries – but just cannot find out how to overwrite the device with the Backup Image.

I’m sure I am doing something wrong ! Can you help please ?

Second Problem - Trouble with Version 0.0.5.2
- I recently downloaded and installed the newer version 0.0.5.2 but find that this does not work properly.
- It often will not display the device Registry tree and it will not operate the Search feature at all.
- Consequently went back to the previous release.
- I get the following error message when starting:300233
- And this one when trying to connect to the device (the device IS connected via WMDC; I am logged in as Administrator):300234


I am looking forward to your help :) Please advise if there is any additional information needed to help resolve ?

[kaneda68]

Hi All..
I am getting same problem as kevinpwhite. Seems to be related to Active Sync not installed or used with Win7?

using Win7 + HD2.

Oh, it worked fine with connected to XP laptop.

kaneda

[fards]

run the program with administrative privileges.

[kevinpwhite]

run the program with administrative privileges.

Thank you very much for that simple but completely effective remedy :)

I can now run the newer version of CERegedit properly; a great improvement.

[G-ThGraf]

Really usefull!

Big Thanks

[c_shekhar]

Very useful tool.
but I miss the rename key facility..

[TimelesslyPrecise]

Trying to download this program was a pain in the arse....

When i went to the original site, i coudln't find it.

here is the site i cought it on...
Since i can't post url
qqq= World Wide Web
ppp= COMunication


qqq.onlinedown.ppp/detail/92590.htm#download

[wstephen]

Hello,
I'd like to introduce new registry editor CeRegEditor for WindowsCE, WindowsMobile :)
It works on desktop PC but operates on PDA's registry.

Main features:
- keys/values create and edit
- fast search
- export/import keys to/from REG file
- create "image" registry with compare and restore service
- free for private and commercial use
- registry compare to CAB or REG files
- open REG/RGU, CAB, HV as regular registry, with all edit functions available
...and many more ;)

link to web site: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl?lang=en

link to software: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ceregedit_setup.exe

It is still during test period, but basic features are well tested and stable :)
It is Polish software but with english interface :D

edit
If You find any error in the application or mistake in English interface please send an email to ceregeditor@mdsoft.pl or write it within thread

To be able to tweak WM from a desktop is so helpful and I reckon it is a must now, that please accept my gratitude.

(1) However, the Apps is unable to display registry strings in localised languages (I have a lot of strings in Traditional Chinese, and they appear garbled. I couldn't tell which is which from CeRegEditor Panel on my PC :confused: ). Deployability and popularity would surely far beyond the App.'s current boundaries. If it is just a matter of switching from processing ANSI into processing Unicode, I strongly suggest you may benefit the usability to rest of the world by lifting off this intrinsic language barrier from the Apps. I beg your pardon If a tweak on a PC's Registry may readily achieve this result even without modifying the CeRegEditor. I don't know how though.

(2) The Apps has a Polish and English language interface to enable non-polish OS to work on is out of a great will.:) Additional language interfaces for non-English speakers is helpful, of course, but is not as direly needed as to enable the Apps to process non-Polish and non-English character Strings to the rest of the world.

(3) Had a mail recipient address error while sending to: ceregeditor@mdsoft.pl

Thanks again for the great Apps, it really helped a lot already and Cheers!:D


WStephen

[Joe Bleau]

Trying to download this program was a pain in the arse....What? No problem here: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=3&lang=en or read the 5th. post above yours. :rolleyes: