Delete File in Windows Mobile 6

[mynullvoid]

Hi, how can I delete a file in \Windows folder? it seems complaining that the file is in ROM, I had tried many way even using other File Explorer or via ActiveSync. None of them work.

How can I delete a file in \Windows folder in my Microsoft Windows Mobile 6?:mad:

[gronostaj]

Maybe Resco Explorer or Total Commander CE will help.

[the-equinoxe]

if it's built in the rom, you might be unable to delete that file.

Please be more specific: which file do you wish to delete?

Maybe you'd have to recook the ROM without that file.

Regards,

EquinoXe

[joel2009]

Things built into the rom are "READ ONLY MEMORY" therefore cannot be deleted. if the file is only marked as system and readonly though you can change its atributes using total commander. just long click on item to bring up menu and go to properties. there you need to uncheck everything and delete

[mynullvoid]

I had downloaded Total Commander and installed it, the checked file attributes are 'read only' and 'in rom'; so I guess the file shall be consider undeleteable.

Now I had to learn how to recook, any good guide how can I recook the ROM that I have?

[nnclyn]

I downloaded some software and it came up as being faulty software. The file was a zip folder titled : res_ppc-custom.icons

I tried through my windows mobile device center to uninstall it, but it was never actually installed completely in the first place.

I then tried to delete the file a few times. Once directly from my pda, once through the device center and again through my pc windows explorer. All three attempts were unsuccessful.

How can I get rid of this thing?

Thanks in advance

[mynullvoid]

perhaps you may want to check if the file being accessed by other software, easiest way is to soft reset and try to delete it.

[nnclyn]

That did the trick! Thanks so much

[webfrm]

OK I want to move some files (not ROM) in Windows and keep getting error. For example Opera.exe is not marked as anything in properties yet I can't seem to delete the file. I did copy it to my storage card without any issue but can't delete the original from Windows directory. Any suggestions since Total Commander won't delete it. Will edit registry to find it on the Storage Card. :mad:

[esyrett]

Hi, how can I delete a file in \Windows folder? it seems complaining that the file is in ROM, I had tried many way even using other File Explorer or via ActiveSync. None of them work.

How can I delete a file in \Windows folder in my Microsoft Windows Mobile 6?:mad:

I have the same problem - I have colpilot.wm6ppc.cab in my Windows directory. It's 12.6mb, I don't want it, and it's taking up a lot of storage space. My phone is a T-Mobile MDA and it obviously came with CoPilot as an option, but I think it's really unfair that the cab is right there in the Windows dir and I can't get rid of it....:mad::mad::mad:

Any help gratefully received....

Cheers,

Ed.

[Farmer Ted]

The cab is cooked in as part of the rom; there's nothing you can do about it, except flash a custom rom (this is one of the main reasons people flash custom roms). Be glad it was installed as a cab and not as a full package-at least cabs are compressed are a single file.

[ikkimiki]

The cab is cooked in as part of the rom; there's nothing you can do about it, except flash a custom rom (this is one of the main reasons people flash custom roms). Be glad it was installed as a cab and not as a full package-at least cabs are compressed are a single file.

I think the issue is not on the files in ROM.
I have the same problem. I've copied a file under Windows folder and after that I'm unable to delete it.
Strangely I'm able to rename it, which should mean that file is not in use, however deletion is not possible.

I've used TotalCommander, the built-in Explorer and also connected the phone via ActiveSync, but still nothing happens and access seems to be denied.
The exact message is "deletion error".
Any idea?
Thanks.

Cheers...
-nOra-

[johnylog.software]

A very common problem with Windows explorer is reported on all Windows help forums. I've seen people complaining about problem with long path files deletion.

Some common problems with Windows Explorer people talk about:

- Doesn't allow to delete files with long path names
- Pops up error while deleting unwanted files or unnecessary files
- Errors like: Access denied, sharing violation, source in use etc.

I've found a very simple but smart solution for all these above mentioned common problems. A very simple but powerful tool to overcome these problems. Everyone who plays with the files must have this tool. Its compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows.

[djulen]

A very common problem with Windows explorer is reported on all Windows help forums. I've seen people complaining about problem with long path files deletion.

Some common problems with Windows Explorer people talk about:

- Doesn't allow to delete files with long path names
- Pops up error while deleting unwanted files or unnecessary files
- Errors like: Access denied, sharing violation, source in use etc.

I've found a very simple but smart solution for all these above mentioned common problems. A very simple but powerful tool to overcome these problems. Everyone who plays with the files must have this tool. Its compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows.

Could you please tell us the name of this wonderfull tool, and how to have? :confused:

[badbwoydes]

Could you please tell us the name of this wonderfull tool, and how to have? :confused:

Based on how he said it, I have to really wonder if he really does have such a tool...

[cajunflavoredbob]

Based on how he said it, I have to really wonder if he really does have such a tool...

Use Total Commander to modify the contents of the \Windows directory.