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Still get stupid error. I can get to the root directory fine at ftp.xda-developers.com, but when I click on Uploads or try any of the posted links I just get the IE error. Can I manually force the prompt?

I was able to build a custom rom that added smartskey program to windows folder, removed some sound files, and added custom rings. I was also able to remove Clear Storage (I wanted to try to remove an OEM and picked that one since I never use it). When I try to remove the 3 MSN folders (which look like they deal with pocket msn), my phone will not boot.

Anyone figure out how to get rid of pocket msn?

I am going to try substituting a blank "pmsnserver.exe" file for the actual one in the dump folder and see what happens.

EDIT: substituting a blank pmsnserver.exe file for the actual one in the OEM seems to work. NOw when I get a text message, pmsnserver no longer shows up as a process. Still would have liked to have gotten rid of the entire pocketmsn, but this at least is a temporary fix.

Try ftp://xda:xda@ftp....

Nope. I even went through and deleted my Internet history. Still get the same error. Very annoying.

WOW, thanks helmi_c you opened up a new world for us!

Won't have a lot of time this weekend to work on this, however i will do some reading during the week and begin cooking next weekend :twisted:

-s

Try this one colonel (the link on the previous page did not capitalize the h in Himalaya):

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Himalaya

And barring that, using the xdaupload login should give you access to (only) the Uploads directory:

ftp://xdaupload:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Himalaya

It looks to me a like making OEM packages will really vary in difficulty depending on the complexity of the original CAB file. If it's an .exe and .dll going into the Windows directory it's a lot easier than if there are a hundred files strewn over three different folders.

So it must be done by hand (unless someone knows of a cab-->OEM package converter! :)) but as long as you have WinCE Cab Manager you can easily extract all of the files and the registry entries.

I hope to attempt this myself today. I will report back on my progress.

Thanks, finally got in. Strange though, because I could get to the root directory and clicking on the links still screwed me up. Anyway, :)

The big trick that I have found is that some dlls are self registering (I think) and the registry entries are not in the cab. Take the .Net 2.0 and the Mark All As Read cabs. These .dlls add their own registry entries.

We really need someone who knows how to break down .dlls and remove that information.

Getting rid of clear storage is a great idea.

I pulled the PMSN files too, and my rom built but I didn't test it. The empty (size 0?) file is a nice idea - my guess is that the PMSN packages do something important to the registry, but the actual files could just be dropped. So that's something else to try - it could be that some dll in the package is used elsewhere, I suppose.

Something to play with, once I get far enough along to reflash.

Edit: Oh, and since these are variations on the same OS, I was thinking (I know, dangerous stuff!) I might try backing up my registry, reflashing the original 3.3 rom w/o clearing internal memory, dump registry again, restore first dump. That should get me back exactly where I was, and also give me a "before and after" registry dump to do some diffs on and see what I changed, and what my installed apps changed.

So many ideas, so little time :p

I am issueing the first challenge :D :D :D

I dare someone to tackle Voice Command. 327 registry entries alone :shock:

Haha... trial by fire eh? I'll give it a go.