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.