Disabling
a program from Automatically Loading after a soft reset
CESD-S-0018Applies To:
- Windows CE 1.0, 1.01
- Windows CE 2.0, SP1
- Windows CE for Handheld PC Pro
- Windows CE for HPC2000
Overview:
Windows CE provides a system for developers to launch their programs
automatically on the soft reset of a device.
This article applies to users who install a program and do not
wish it to load automatically, or wish to disable the auto start
of a OEM installed program which they seldom use.
Contents:
- FAQ
- Overview
- How-to Guide
Listed below are some common questions and answers to user questions
regarding Windows CE and Pocket Internet Explorer
A. Can
I prevent a program from auto loading after a hard reset
No, you can not prevent
a OEM application from loading after a device has been through
the process of a Hard Reset. The Hard Reset process creates the
shortcuts in RAM that start the applications once the GUI is loaded
for the first time.
How-to Guide:
The following how-to steps describe how to disable
an application from automatically loading on a soft reset. It assumes
that the user is familiar with using Windows CE Explorer.
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In order to prevent a program from auto loading, its shortcut
must be removed from the start-up group
- From the Start Menu choose 'Run...', or use the Run key
combination
- Type \windows\startup into the text box
- Tap OK
NB: More information on Windows
CE Key commands can be found in CESD Productivity article
CESDP0001
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Windows CE Explorer will open the Start-up
Group folder. Here, and application that loads automatically
under Windows CE 1 and 2 will be listed.
Find the shortcut that points to the program
that you wish to disable. For Example 'HPC View Icon' to Disable
hp Month-at-a-Glance
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At this stage if you are sure that you
will not need the shortcut again you can delete the shortcut
file
Alternatively, you may with to back-up
the shortcut file into a storage folder on the Handheld PC,
or onto a CF Card
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Save all your work and close all open applications
From the Start Menu choose Suspend and Soft Reset your Handheld
PC device as per the manufacturers instructions. (hp 300 series
users remove the back-up battery cover and use the stylus
nib to press the Red button)
Once the Handheld PC has restarted the application you chose
not to load automatically will have not been started
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