jrdaigle1000

Please list any program(preferably free)that gives familiar XP features (recycle bin,Paint,Minesweeper,speech recognition,etc...)on the Pocket PC.Microsoft really should make a Recycle Bin for Pocket PC.One for main memory,one for BIS,one for Storage Card.(Sometimes I delete very large files off my storage card that do not fit in main memory.)I know of "Advanced Explorer,but the trial installer I downloaded didn't work.(Anyone with the program have screenshots of the program(recycle bin,main start page,etc...)Anyone know how to make the installer work?Any programs out there that just make the "X"button into a real close button?

Don't Panic!

Freeware wise folks seem to like magic button, me personally I use SPB PocketPlus for the x button.

You can find programs to do the things you want except speech to text. Just do a keyword search here.

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jrdaigle1000

For the recycle bin I heard of Advanced Explorer.It won't install,though.Anybody know how to make the installer work?Any free Minesweeper or paint?Is there anyspeech to text for Pocket PC.Beta,rumors?Any other programs that deliver other XP-like features?

nero14

CE Paint...works well
http://www.freewareppc.com/graphics/paintwince.shtml

nelson111

I have never tried these programs but they might be what you are looking for:

eXPerience:

Windows XP style interface for Windows Mobile! eXPerience for Windows Mobile Devices is an accurate translation of the most popular interface for desktop computers.

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15529

PocketWin:

A Windows-like launcher for your Pocket PC!

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=10928

flosfer

I like vBar for providing not only memory & battery indicators, but also for turning the "X" into a "Close" button.

jrdaigle1000

Originally Posted by nelson111

I have never tried these programs but they might be what you are looking for: eXPerience: Windows XP style interface for Windows Mobile! eXPerience for Windows Mobile Devices is an accurate translation of the most popular interface for desktop computers. http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15529 PocketWin: A Windows-like launcher for your Pocket PC! http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=10928

I've tried eXPerience,but when you launch a program,it goes back to the Windows Mobile appearence.Can it display XP style while running a program?

tancerman

Originally Posted by jrdaigle1000

I've tried eXPerience,but when you launch a program,it goes back to the Windows Mobile appearence.Can it display XP style while running a program?

No. If you really want windows, you are better off just buying a laptop, or buying one of those small portable PCs.

five0matt

Vbar works great for me, I just started using it from a suggestion from another forum on the site. As far as a free minesweeper, there is one available at: http://www.freewareppc.com/games/allmobilemines.shtml

Gigi

I have Advanced Explorer and had no problems getting it to install. Where are you getting the instal file? Try getting the trial from here:

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=8626

gjw

I like WisBar Advance for the real close button and the cascading Start Menu.
Not free though.

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jrdaigle1000

Originally Posted by gjw

I like WisBar Advance for the real close button and the cascading Start Menu. Not free though.

On Pocket PC Freewares,they have an old version of Wisbar Advance for free.

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Gigi

Originally Posted by jrdaigle1000

On Pocket PC Freewares,they have an old version of Wisbar Advance for free.

Actually I used to use the freeware version for the longest time, but it's not compatible with WM2003SE.