Guest Paul (MVP) Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Did you know there was a 'run' dialogue on Pocket PC? No? Neither did I :P From 'wmexperts'... Raise your hand if you knew Windows Mobile had a native equivalent to desktop-Windows’ “Run” dialog box (ok, put them down now, no one can see you anyway). We were surprised to learn that too! Apparently, a coupe nifty button presses will bring up a command line execution dialog, allowing you to execute programs straight from anywhere in the OS. To bring up this “run” dialog, simply hold the “action” key (it’s that center key on your d-pad) while you tap-and-hold the clock icon in the upper right of your screen. You’ll see the Windows Mobile equivalent of the “Run” box, from which you can execute applications. Try these out: calc.exe iexplore.exe ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,4,0This little trick will work on PocketPC and Professional editions of Windows Mobile - which is to say, the touchscreen versions of WM5 and WM6. But, apparently, Palm Treo 750 is a no-go. Kinda cool in a 'it's pointless and i'll probably never use it' kinda way, right? ;) P PS Works on my P4550 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob.P Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 'it's pointless and i'll probably never use it' - your absolutely right, but I still find it fascinating that it's got the feature, wonder what else is lurking in the OS we haven't found yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Driekus Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 (edited) This little trick will work on PocketPC and Professional editions of Windows Mobile - which is to say, the touchscreen versions of WM5 and WM6. This works on my WM2003SE HTC Magician too, so not just WM5&6... Edited August 2, 2007 by Driekus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest James Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 does not seem to work on my Eten x500.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djfuego Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I feel like such a noob now.. <_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xeron Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 This worked on my HP Journada 548 on the original Pocket PC operating system back in 2000/1(?). It was the easiest way to run the program that turned the screen to landscape mode and back. ..so its been there from the start. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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