New Official ROM update PREVENT removing HTC_CM_Guardian

[lanwarrior]

Hi all,

In my previous Sprint Mogul ROM, I can safely remove HTC_CM_Guardian.exe and sddaemon.exe by going to \Windows\Startup folder. This is per recommendation from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334536&highlight=htc_cm_guardian.exe

These 2 files created havoc in my previous ROM, including slow connection and short battery life.

However, with the new Official Sprint ROM (which enable GPS) function, I can NO longer remove it because:
1) It's no longer shown in \Windows\Startup folder
2) It's not shown anywhere in the Registry
3) Moving the file to a temp folder (Storage Card) somehow recreate the file.

Any suggestion?

[ooshnoo]

What if when you moved the file to the temp folder, you created a folder or blank text file in the /Windows directory with the same name as the guardian.exe? that might prevent it from recreating itself and starting up.

Or try copying/pasting a blank text file of the same name into /Windows and overwrite the exe

[lanwarrior]

What if when you moved the file to the temp folder, you created a folder or blank text file in the /Windows directory with the same name as the guardian.exe? that might prevent it from recreating itself and starting up.

Or try copying/pasting a blank text file of the same name into /Windows and overwrite the exe

I did, but I found out the file is a ROM file, so it's protected. I can copy to a Storage Card, but deleting or replacing it with a bogus file (I created a text file with the same .exe name) will give error that the file is protected.

In the past, I leave the actual .exe alone but just removed the startup shortcut in \Windows\startup. But I could not find any references in the Startup folder or Registry on how the file is started.

[no2chem]

I did, but I found out the file is a ROM file, so it's protected. I can copy to a Storage Card, but deleting or replacing it with a bogus file (I created a text file with the same .exe name) will give error that the file is protected.

In the past, I leave the actual .exe alone but just removed the startup shortcut in \Windows\startup. But I could not find any references in the Startup folder or Registry on how the file is started.

use total commander or something else other than file explorer.

[ooshnoo]

use total commander or something else other than file explorer.

I've tried Resco Explorer and it won't allow for a deletion of the .exe either.

[lanwarrior]

So the file cannot be deleted. Anyone know how the file is loaded everytime the device reboot? note that it's NOT loaded from \Windows\Startup nor registry.

[ScottC]

I was wondering the same thing. It doesn't even show up as a running task or service...

I just made a new connection and set that as my new default one as I was tired of it removing my DNS entries.

[Dc_striker]

are u sure it boots up or the could have renamed it

[lanwarrior]

Yes, it started by itself. I reset my device and using Memaid and SKTool I can see it starting again.

[Keystone]

What if when you moved the file to the temp folder, you created a folder or blank text file in the /Windows directory with the same name as the guardian.exe? that might prevent it from recreating itself and starting up.

Or try copying/pasting a blank text file of the same name into /Windows and overwrite the exeI can confirm that this works. Using resco explorer I changed the attributes from a read only file and then copied a text file overtop.

[cardriver]

I can confirm that this works. Using resco explorer I changed the attributes from a read only file and then copied a text file overtop.

i tried to change the attributes using total commander and it just resets the settings right back after saving. still stuck...

[cardriver]

ok i even tried using resco explorer. it says that its a file in the rom and it cant be deleted. and that was after changing the attributes as well. both times i also killed the running process. are you using the new rom?

[worwig]

I can confirm that this works. Using resco explorer I changed the attributes from a read only file and then copied a text file overtop.

I believe the key here is that he 'copied a text file overtop'.
I don't think you can change attributes or delete a rom file, just copy over it.

[cardriver]

I believe the key here is that he 'copied a text file overtop'.
I don't think you can change attributes or delete a rom file, just copy over it.

Perfect! this worked.

[Keystone]

I believe the key here is that he 'copied a text file overtop'.
OK, I didn't bother checking the attributes after the change... Was up past 4 and was trying to remove both the Guardian and ssdaemon. After a success with copy over one I decided to rush and just repeat exactly what I did to the other.

I am using a1jatt's ROM -- a cleaned (not quite enough.. ;) ) ROM of the Sprint release with Telus settings.

[stupidho]

i have this rom and ive tried everything that everyone said to work and NOTHING is working. i need help. i dont put another rom on here. i just want the internet and mms working. im using metro pcs on a htc touch pro.

[81344songz]

i have this rom and ive tried everything that everyone said to work and NOTHING is working. i need help. i dont put another rom on here. i just want the internet and mms working. im using metro pcs on a htc touch pro.

this sucs
i want R4Reloaded rom I just flashed a Titan on metroPCS
how do I get the settings to stay?

[Cycomachead]

hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!

it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.

[Cycomachead]

hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!

it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.

[81344songz]

hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!

it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.

and this will allow me access the EPST and ##DIAG# options

[Cycomachead]

I haven't used a standard rom in a long time, but it should - for certain used to. Also if there is something missing and you enable extROM then selectively installing cabs should work. If you hard reset and watch customizations, you can see exactly the cabs it installs and google them to see what they have.

[81344songz]

hard reset (so you'll lose everything) then DO NOT let customizations run!!!!

it won't be installed. if you need something else from the extROm you can enable it and selectively install cabs.

how do I stop customizations?
I tried doing a soft reset before they started but it still did it when the phone reset

[Cycomachead]

how do I stop customizations?
I tried doing a soft reset before they started but it still did it when the phone reset


that's odd. Usually a screen will appear saying "Customizing Device in 3 Seconds" and I usually wait till it starts installing cabs and the second that screen disappears i soft reset.