SKtool exclusive thread (Updated march 3rd,2010)

**HBOOT** · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 12:15 PM

This thread is to discuss sktools features, how to's,troubleshooting and anything else related to it.
Here is the link for all sktool features from their website,
http://s-k-tools.com/index.html?sktools/m_feat.html

Highlights:

New settings storage subsystem.
New tool - "File Explorer": copy, move, rename, delete, preview for some file types, change attributes, create shortcuts, open, open with....
Because SKTools is one from "the first installation programs" - we have removed demo restrictions in File Explorer, Registry Explorer and SKTools Backup tools.
"Databases": added "Mount volume" command. This command allows you to view the database in currently unmounted volume.
"Installed Programs": added "Installation folder" column.
"Installed Programs": deep scan after uninstall.
Shortcut Wizard: added shortcut for toggle screen rotation (portrait - landscape).
Shadow Services: added "Keep backlight" service. This service prevent backlight off and device sleep mode.
Messages: added "Move" command.
Messages: added "Only these folders" filter.
Temporary and Cache Folders: added cache cleaner for some versions of YouTube and HTC Album applications.
Invalid Registry Entry: added cleaner for Start Menu icons definitions.
Added Exclude list for close tasks command.
Menu "Tools" reorganization ("About" submenu).
Added "Tools->Control panel" command.

tcatnat · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 09:56 AM

Has anyone used the SKTools backup feature and successfully restored a complete device? I use Sprite backup but if SKTools backup is robust then no need for two programs that do the same thing.

**JAVIERBOND007** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcatnat

Has anyone used the SKTools backup feature and successfully restored a complete device? I use Sprite backup but if SKTools backup is robust then no need for two programs that do the same thing.

I have tried it tcatnat, it works perfect for me, i have restore 5 times on a treo700wx and couple times on treo800wx, no problems at all, full system restore.

**JAVIERBOND007** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:14 AM

All the features i have succesfully used with SKTOOLS are (full system backup and restore, Autoclean,Resgistry explorer, Freeup Ram) so far.

tcatnat · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:16 AM

Quick question, do you need SKTools installed to restore or does it create a stand alone restore file?

**JAVIERBOND007** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcatnat

Quick question, do you need SKTools installed to restore or does it create a stand alone restore file?

When i created my full system restore file, i stored it into my storage card, later on i purchase another phone where i was going to apply a full system restore, i found a stand alone restore file in my storage card. Of course will be a good idea to install SKTOOLS on your storage card just in case.

**HBOOT** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:32 AM

It wont hurt o have Sktool in the storage card but it is definiltely not necessary, the back up its self is an executable program that launches and install, another word is a stand alone.

**HBOOT** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 11:26 PM

Guys I was able to get my "whited out "options, I knew I jacked up the colors somehow. Those color features arent really clear , well at least to me. It takes trial and error. anyway, here are some shots of my colors..

**HBOOT** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 11:29 PM

....number 6 shot

Commwarrior X · #10 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009, 08:24 AM

Cool looking program. Have you had any errors or glitches with it?