New ROM no file explorer

B18DelSolT · #1 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 03:17 AM

Created a new ROM, once got it up and running saw that there was no file explorer only way i can move around is thorough total commander, but i like Fexporer just cause it isnt so cumbersome. For simple easy tasks fexplorer is great. i also installed the extension in the kitchen and it didnt make a difference. It doesnt show up in programs or start menu.

There anywhere/place i can get the default cab for File explorer?

**razorloves** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 03:50 AM

I don't know of any cab for that, but maybe you are just missing the shortcut. Did you look in your windows directory for the actual program? It's named fexplore.exe. If it's there, just create a shortcut with total commander and put it in the Windows\start menu\programs folder.

**MoonZ*BabysH** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 03:55 AM

i tried searching but i did find somthing interesting dont know if you guys knew about it...

works great on the TP.

File Explorer Extension v2.05

When it comes to file operations, the default Windows Mobile File Explorer is quite limited. This is a freeware by Hou Ming that addresses all the missing features that should have been included in the Windows Mobile stock File Explorer.

Here are some of the fantastic “must have” features it adds:

# Resizable header for easy sorting by file name, date of last modification or size
# Tree view of folders; you can now jump easily from a location to any other on your device in one step
# Show extension option for those who ask themselves the same question I do: “What type of file is this?
# Icon view that enables the display of files as icons similar to your desktop computer
# Real time image preview; now you don’t have to open several files in order to send the one you desire
# Open with Program allows you easily select an application to open the specific file you select (useful in case you don’t have the correct file associations or when you want Album app to open your images instead of Windows default picture viewer.
# File property context menu for easy renaming and attribute changing
# Open all executables with Parameters in case you need a special parameter when launching an application
# Sending shortcut to Programs for instant shortcut creation of executables placed directly in Programs folder in Start Menu.

**razorloves** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 04:07 AM

Nice find. He said he even tried to install that one with the kitchen but it still wouldn't come up. I used to use it on my Mogul back in the day, but have become a total commander fan since. That cab should fix him right up though.

**MoonZ*BabysH** · #5 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 04:18 AM

so it does replace it? its not just an add-on to the existing FExplorer?

**razorloves** · #6 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 04:33 AM

Yep, it replaced it. I just made sure by installing it on my phone and it replaced the fexplore.exe file.

B18DelSolT · #7 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 05:40 PM

i installed it on my phone and it never installed, it just hangs and never ends up installing

i think that you do need a copy of file explorer in order for it to work

**razorloves** · #8 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by B18DelSolT

i installed it on my phone and it never installed, it just hangs and never ends up installing

i think that you do need a copy of file explorer in order for it to work

what about my suggestion above in post #2? Well, it's probably too late now cause that program replaces the fexplore file.

B18DelSolT · #9 (**permalink**) 04-13-2009, 12:33 AM

sorry forgot to reply back to that one, it isnt even in the directory, i looked multiple of times, even tried taking it from sis diamon and gf TP and apparently doesn't let you