WM6's 'Search': Run Only?

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rustyw

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#19620 24-Feb-2008 07:59

Hi, I'm new to Windows Mobile. I used the wm6's "search" to search for large files but, once they were found and I was sitting in the search screen looking at file names... I could find no way to delete the files... no way to tell where the files were located so I could go there and delete them... in fact, I could find no way to do any thing other then select them which ran them! I can't select "advanced" (its gray) so I don't know what that does. What am I missing? Thanks! Rusty

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#112722 24-Feb-2008 16:42

Realistically the "search files larger than 64 kbytes" function is not something you use every day. IF you have a brand new unit you will find some large files - all system files. After some use you will have large files.

If you installed a program you won't delete the file itself or any of its support files - you would uninstall the program. If you created large files you know which ones they are and where they are.

Believe me, no real use for this search - and with devices coming with more memory it's even something you will do less and less.

And yes, it doesn't have other functions such as Delete or Properties. So it makes it kind of pointless...

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#112746 24-Feb-2008 18:17

freitasm: Realistically the "search files larger than 64 kbytes" function is not something you use every day. IF you have a brand new unit you will find some large files - all system files. After some use you will have large files.

If you installed a program you won't delete the file itself or any of its support files - you would uninstall the program. If you created large files you know which ones they are and where they are.

Believe me, no real use for this search - and with devices coming with more memory it's even something you will do less and less.

And yes, it doesn't have other functions such as Delete or Properties. So it makes it kind of pointless...

Holy cow! What a reply. [smiles] That's... unbelievable! Oh, I've got to frame and hang this puppy somewhere. kind of like "Realistically eating bread is not something you do every day. And, you can see the mold and easily eat around it. Believe me, no real use for those green areas. And yes, it smells and looks gross. So it makes bread kind of pointless... (so, dude, like what do you want? Just put another loaf on the list and, get a life). I love it! [chuckles!!] Just hope you don't manage QC for pacemakers... yikes! think about it... "Realistically its going to stop beating someday anyway..."

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#112747 24-Feb-2008 18:25

I will give you another reply then: it's a useless function.

Why? Because "files large than 64 kilobytes" are everywhere. Executable and DLLs for applications you install, the PIM database, voice recordings, etc.

Your files - the ones in My Documents are synchronised to a folder on your PC, so those files can easily be managed there instead. Files under \Windows and \Program Files are better not touched. And files on a large SD card - just plug the device to your PC and use th Windows Explorer to manage those.

So I think "Realistically the "search files larger than 64 kbytes" function is not something you use every day. " defines it very well. Like it or not, it's the reality.

rustyw

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#112819 25-Feb-2008 07:25

Hello,

First, I wish to thank Mr. Freitas for his efforts and sincerity apologise for not being clearer and obviously leading him so far off topic.

Returning to my delmia (see original posting), it would seem that there is no way to delete nor ascertain the file's path from the search result screen. From the search result screen, one can only 'tap' the file and execute it.

As an aside, it also seems that not all cab files remove themselves.

Thanks for the help!
Rusty