I have created on Note Containing some diagram in NOTES Application in Windows MObile 6.1
The file saved is of extension .pwi.
I want to open the file and copy the contents from it on to my Laptop.
Please Help..
Ashu
Just open it with Word..
Wouldn't life be easier...
It would be so nice if it were that simple... I have Word 2007. Do I have to install any plugin?
Thanks
when you open it with MS word,the system will warn you to download a new patch,then go on,IE will open the page of MS automatic, ok, guy, download the file ,you can open the File Format pwi
my ENGLISH is so poor,but i belive you konw what i mean....
didn't work right
I tried both openign this in office word 2007 in which I was promted to pick and encoder either ms-dos or windows 9default or other and non of those did anythign but show the .pwi as code not a drawing and office word 2007 did not ask for me to download said patch do you know were I can get the patch manually
I also tried opeing it with IE with no results please help
.Pwi
.Pwi In 2002
.docx In 2002
Allowing Microsoft office 2002 to open a document that is 2007 docx.
also pwi documents, & .Txt
*this convertor available from microsoft will hopefully allow you to open
.docx
.Pwi
.Txt
.and a few more i cant be asked to list...
in microsoft office 2002
Available from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...70-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displayLang=en
**I personally use Office 2002, and it works fine, should also work seemlessley with office 2007
Casper the friendly ghost the friendlyiest ghost in town
If for any reason it doesnt work please feel free to contact me directly, as i have mine working absolutely fine and am now going to try and make 2007 do the same thing... I actually only do this so i can scribble up how to's and resolve compatability issues so if you have a problem Please bug me, if my one works so can yours!
*excuse the title but life behind a machiene gets a lil boring!
Can't open PWI files with Word 2007
I've got the same (or a similar) problem to others in this discussion. I've got lots of Note (PWI) files created on my XDA using Windows Mobile 2005. I want to open these with Word (or any other desktop application). I've only got Word 2007 running on Vista, which doesn't recognise these files. OneNote 2007 doesn't recognise them either. I can't believe it's a good idea to try to install a converter that was written for Word 2002 into Word 2007, as suggested here. I don't feel like taking this risk unless someone has actually done it and can say it works...
Surely there _must_ be a way of accessing these files on a Vista/Office 2007 PC?
Thanks - Rowan
how to open psi file in XP or Vista
Hey, try to use My Mobiler to open your .psi directly from your computer,
highlight the content of your whole file by selecting all,
copy n paste the text onto a new notepad.
There you are.
Above all, you need to download My Mobiler and install it. It's a freeware n has been around for quite sometime.
For details can refer to
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?soft=1866
or google for it.
Thanks for this idea. I've downloaded this package and it does work, as you say. But it's a very roundabout and tedious way of opening a PWI file that I have on my desktop PC. I've got to:
1. Connect my mobile up to my PC.
2. Copy the file from my PC to my mobile.
3. Open up the virtual window on my mobile using MyMobiler.
4. Open the document on my mobile, via the virtual window.
5. Select and copy the text.
6. Paste it into a document on my PC.
Why on earth can't there just be an import filter into Word 2007, or a notepad-like application that can open PWI files as text? Why, for that matter, can't I open them in OneNote 2007? Are Microsoft trying to punish me for moving to Office 2007 or something?
I know other people need to import "ink", but I hardly ever use this, so I'm just interested in text.
Thanks - Rowan
This is simple:
1. Open Word (2007)
2. look for the file pwi to open
3. open it!
If you do this just by clicking the file it won't work. Why? Because some knucklehead in Microsoft didn't think things through.
mikexmyers said:
This is simple:
1. Open Word (2007)
2. look for the file pwi to open
3. open it!
If you do this just by clicking the file it won't work. Why? Because some knucklehead in Microsoft didn't think things through.
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THAT DOES NOT WORK!
Not opening in word by clicking it is simple and easy to fix. It's called file association.
But Word 2007 does not recognise the pwi file format. I've recently installed both office and the converters (which do say that they are for 2007 BTW).
(edit) OK - after that I got it to work.
You HAVE to have activesync installed on the machine you are trying to open it on.
It didn't work - I installed activesync - it still didn't work.
I connected the PDA - and copied over a pwi file to the PC. I could then double-click the file, and word did recognise the file format then.
g.turner said:
THAT DOES NOT WORK!
Not opening in word by clicking it is simple and easy to fix. It's called file association.
But Word 2007 does not recognise the pwi file format. I've recently installed both office and the converters (which do say that they are for 2007 BTW).
(edit) OK - after that I got it to work.
You HAVE to have activesync installed on the machine you are trying to open it on.
It didn't work - I installed activesync - it still didn't work.
I connected the PDA - and copied over a pwi file to the PC. I could then double-click the file, and word did recognise the file format then.
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What can you do if you no longer own the PDA that made the .pwi files? I need a way to read these files...
mikexmyers said:
This is simple:
1. Open Word (2007)
2. look for the file pwi to open
3. open it!
If you do this just by clicking the file it won't work. Why? Because some knucklehead in Microsoft didn't think things through.
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It does open but, if you are like me and use it for a mixture of diagrams and handwritten text (all 'ink') don't expect it to display as it does on your device.
Much better to open and simply take a screenshot(s) to import.
The Homer at MS ought to be required to use this for a month so he/she understands the p**s-poor conversion and how irritating it is
my note file from htc hd2 is all grabled(unreadable charachters. microsoft word open but asks to select encoding that makes document readable.. there's TONS and none of them can i read my notes? any help please. i'd like to be able to save my notes from phone to desktop and read them!
Thank you
It seems to work in OpenOffice.org Writer. I can open a .pwi file in Writer and then save it with same name and format. When I open the file on my phone it looks like the text is in another font but that's no big problem.
To sync the file via Windows Mobile Device Center (ActiveSync) I have to close OpenOffice completely.
I've searched internet during whole day for how to restore my notes from my X1 which is sold! Installed OpenOffice, Microsoft Office 2007 - nothing helped!
Nothing except one guy's little program from 4PDA.ru. This guy's name is Mike Sinkovsky, his post is here
I think he won't mind if I post his program here(sources can be obtained from the link above). Attached.
P.S.: If you have lot of pwi files, maybe the my bat-file will help you which contais this line: "PWORD.EXE %1 > %1.html". As you see you must run it and give your pwi file as a parameter to it, and it will make readable HTML file from it.
P.P.S.: Mike Sinkovsky, thank you again!
Could you explain how you're using this pword app? When I open it, I see a command screen flash up for a second then disappear. I don't see any way to use it.
Thanks!
1. Create a shortcut on desktop.
2. Open shortcut properties.
3. To the string which is specified in "Target" add name of your pwi file (assuming that it's situated in the same folder) + " > 1.html" (should look like "C:\pword.exe mynote.pwi > 1.html")
4. Press ok
5. Run the shortcut.
6. Check the newly created 1.html file in the same folder you have pword.exe
the program works like a charm, thanks! You saved me a lot of tedious copy&paste time..
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Hi y'all,
been tidying up my directories on the Xda mini (what a mess on the std install).
Since then I cannot open a new word document, comes back with "a problem with the document has been encountered and it cannot be opened"
I suspect I may have deleted a template file that Word uses when opening new doc's by mistake (maybe like the normal.dot in full blown word?)
Anyone know if this is the case, and if so what the file name would be?
Thanks
Paul.
You,ve probably deleted some templates in \my documents\templates on your device.
Find them all enclosed including a zoom fix for pocket excel - normal.xlt that gives excel 75% zoom if you use it as a template for your excel sheets.
next question....
Thanks Mark,
have downloaded the templates but Word is still not seeing them.
When I go "menu" - "options" the "defalt template" drop down is empty
Part of my original issue is the illogical structure of the directories on the device with what appears to be multiple instances of folders eg :\documents and setting\my documents as well as \my documents
Equally their are a number of "templates" folders around
Any suggestions on how I can alter where Word looks for the templates?
Paul.
The template that is like normal.dot is blank document.dot and if word is not seeing this you must of deleted something else. Are you sure you have placed the templates in the right place, so it should be on the device memory \my documents\templates\blank document.dot
If it is and still not working suggest you do a hard reset - but all is not lost if you don't want all the o2 extras that fill your device and slow it down once the hard reset is almost complete and the o2 stuff is just about to install do a quick soft reset and the extras wont be installed (be warned you have only 3 secs to do this)
Word Mobile templates
I cannot open this zip file which is suppose to contain template files for Word Mobile to work properly.
Attached Files
templates_434.zip (252.3 KB, 60 views)
I downloaded the zip and it opened just fine - what was the error you encountered? did you try unzip on pc and ppc.
If no joy - give me your email addy and i send them to you.
Word Mobile templates
I get an error from Winzip -- Cannot open file: It does not appear to be a valid archive. If you downloaded this file, try downloading it again." (I have, several times, and I tried opening the file instead of downloading it.)
Also, my issue is that WM6 Standard (smartphone) Word Mobile will not open Word files, but Excel Mobile and Power Point Mobile work fine.
I am running WM6 on a T-Mobile Dash.
The issue you discuss appears to be related to Pocket PCs, not Smartphones.
If you think they will help, please email the template files.
Ray
[email protected]
Does anyone have a hack that would allow me to view and save data files at a lower folder than the first level?
I.e. my folder structure is \Personal\Financial\ but excel and word can only see files stored under \Personal\ and not the next folder down. I need to be able to access this second level from within the application.
Would be a great help to me.
If you haven't installed Mad Programmer's dialog changer, you're not using your pda properly.
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17133
V
Thanks vijay555 but this is not in relation to installing apps.
There is a particular problem in WM2003 whereby if I store for example my pocket excel files in the folder:
\Financial\Spreadsheets\
I cannot access this folder from Pocket Excel but only from File Explorer. Pocket excel will only show the files existing in the folder "Financial" here. It means that when I create a new excel (or any other document) from within the application, I have to save it to the "financial" directory first, then manually move it to the next folder down.
Same applies to Pocket Word, Listpro etc files (any files in fact).
Paul
pauldcullen: although the link I gave is talking about installing cabs and stuff, Mad Programmer's dialog changer hooks into the OS and changes all of the rubbish OS dialogs (that only allow you to see My documents etc) and replaces them with the more advanced kind that let you navigate anywhere.
The link I gave is a useful one on installing the app itself, because Mad Programmer's website is generally Japanese. But hopefully, try installing the app and you should be able to navigate anywhere for saving files.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039
Ensure you use the right version for your OS.
V
thanks a lot I'll give it a shot - any stability problems with it?
I've never had any and used it for > 1year on both Wm2003 and Wm5.
V
vijay I've installed it and it seems to work for SAVING new files into a sub-directory which in itself is great!
However, as soon as I OPEN pocket excel etc, I cannot see these files in the subfolders, only those in the parent folder - any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
Paul
Hmm, I just noticed that...
It seens mad programmer only hooked the saving, not opening dialogs.
Not the best option I know, but I never open files using word, I use gsfinder to locate them and open directly by double clicking.
Other then that, I don't think Word was "designed" to show the subfolders as you've got them configured. PITA I know.
V
I've searched but cannot find any info about this.
I recently upgraded to a 8125 (WM5)from a iPAQ 2215 (Pocket PC 4.20). Now when editing most (not all) of my Excel files I get a "unsupported content" when I try to save it. It give me the option of saving as another name, discard or cancel.
It doesn't matter what I edit, whether it is text or a number. The files do not have any macros, just simple equations.
My desktop is running WinXP with Office 2003.
Thanks in advance.
Excel file save error
Sledutah said:
I've searched but cannot find any info about this.
I recently upgraded to a 8125 (WM5)from a iPAQ 2215 (Pocket PC 4.20). Now when editing most (not all) of my Excel files I get a "unsupported content" when I try to save it. It give me the option of saving as another name, discard or cancel.
It doesn't matter what I edit, whether it is text or a number. The files do not have any macros, just simple equations.
My desktop is running WinXP with Office 2003.
Thanks in advance.
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I get something similar: "An error occurred saving 'filename'", and then the file closes with no modifications.
I have to do a File Save As... and give the file a new, slightly different name if I want to save new data. This doesn't happen with every file I use, but it has happened with files imported via ActiveSync as well as with files I have created on the 8125 itself
Hmmm, I never had any problems! Can one of you post one if this mysterious files? But take off your personal information and critical data first from that file! Would be interesting to see if it happens on mine too ...
When I get the error, I can save it as another name with no problem. It is a hassle, because I edit the files on the desktop PC and the 8125. I have not done any upgrades to the 8125, it is the way I got it from Cingular, except for a few programs that I installed which are the same ones I had on my older iPAQ.
I uploaded one of the files that I have the problem with. I cleared all the data and left the equations. I checked it after I did this and it still will not save without making me change the filename.
Works fine on mine! Had no problems adding contents and saving it! Maybe you had the file open twice? This happens if you do not close Excel properly or if you open it by clicking on the file. Excel might have been already open with that file in the background and therefore you only would be able to save it under a different name since the file still would be in use.
Thanks for giving it a try. The problem is not that it's already open. If I do a soft reset, then open the file, modify it and then close I get the message.
Post your PDA specs.
I have had this problem when saving to the Memory card. When it does this I just save to main memory and copy over via Resco, not ideal...but it beats carrying a laptop.
kegobeer said:
Post your PDA specs.
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Cingular 8215
WM5 OS 5.1.195
IPL 2/25
SPL 2/25
GSM 02.25.11
OS 2.25.11.1
I haven't updated anything, just installed a few programs, the same ones I used on my iPAQ.
Files are on the PDA, not SD card. I even tried removing the card, no change.
Has this always happened?
kegobeer said:
Has this always happened?
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Yes, but I've only had it for about 3 weeks. The files are all the same that I've used with my iPAQ with no problems.
Yes it happens....
Check this, http://softmaker.com/english/ofp_en.htm
It has to be a very good reason to have this company in business selling substitutes for pexcel and pword. According to what they advertise that reason is that pexcel and pword are not 100% compatible with the desktop versions, so whenever an xls or doc file made in desktop is modified and saved under the same name in a PPC is very likely that some formats, functions etc. will be affected or lost, so M$ PPC awares (probably not in the best way) the user that the files made in the desktop are going to change and will lost some features, formatting, etc.
I was having the same problem on an iPaq hx4700 running Windows Mobile 5. Some Excel Mobile files would only save changes when I used save as and gave them another name. I found the following link while trying to resolve the issue:
http://forums.pocketpcfaq.com/viewtopic.php?t=17048
(g0lg0thaZA Feb 15, 2007 4:16 am)
I searched my device for Temp0FOO files and deleted them. After that I was able to make changes to spreadsheets and save them without changing the name.
Excel Mobile Save Fix!
XeonXeon said:
I was having the same problem on an iPaq hx4700 running Windows Mobile 5. Some Excel Mobile files would only save changes when I used save as and gave them another name. I found the following link while trying to resolve the issue:
http://forums.pocketpcfaq.com/viewtopic.php?t=17048
(g0lg0thaZA Feb 15, 2007 4:16 am)
I searched my device for Temp0FOO files and deleted them. After that I was able to make changes to spreadsheets and save them without changing the name.
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Oh-my-gosh! This fixed my problem!
I read that link, I searched for that file, found 2 of them, deleted them, and now I can modify an Excel file, hit the X close button, and the file gets saved just like it shoulda!
A big note of thanks and sigh of relief for this fix!
I have tried to search for the mentioned file Temp0FOO but couldn't find it on my Omnia anyone can help me please
Not much has been said about the Microsoft (MS) ereader app on this forum (that I could find), but I found an extensive discussion on a Microsoft forum (http://social.answers.microsoft.com...e/thread/49DD09A8-3B32-4F97-AAA3-2585818F03DF). The problem is that MS Reader does not work well with WM6.5. Several people, including me, have been told by MS support staff that MS Reader does not work with WM6.5. That is not quite correct. There are activation issues (see below), but the main problem is that DRM/locked (copyrighted) books cannot be opened on WM6.5 systems such as the HTC HD2. Trying to do so will cause the program to hang and a soft reset is necessary. I was able to open and read unlocked, public domain books in the LIT format.
The current version of MS Reader for smartphones is 3.4.2. (See http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.aspx) It was intended for WM6.0 and WM6.1. Changes in WM6.5 apparently conflict with the reading of DRM books.
A number of HD2 users experienced problems activating MS Reader. Apparently, a file - OEMInfo.xml - was missing. This file is required for the activation process. The missing file may be due to replacing the stock ROM. My HD2 with stock ROM 2.13.531.1 has the file, and I was able to install and activate the MS Reader. If the file is not available from HTC, the link above has references on how to obtain the file. (I tried contacting the person referred to, but never heard from her.) If you want to use MS Reader to read your old LIT files, first make sure you have the OEMInfo.xml file in the Windows folder, or try to obtain a copy.
There are some programs that can convert LIT files to other formats that other ereader apps support, but these converters will not convert DRM/locked files. My solution was to use the ConvertLit program's "down convert" feature. I used the GUI version of the program because it was "easier" to use (see http://dukelupus.pri.ee/convertlit.php). With this program on my PC, I was able to unlock or decrypt the DRM books I had purchased over the years. I consider this "fair use" since it for my personal use and I don't make the files available to anyone else.
You will need to have the desktop version of MS Reader installed and activated on your PC (http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/pc.aspx). I am able to read my DRM books with the desktop version on my Vista PC. (Please read and follow the directions on the MS Reader website for using PCs with Vista to activate MS Reader on the PC or smartphone. It requires running your browser in Administrator mode. Windows 7 PCs have a different set of problems. I can't even get a Win7 PC to recognize my HD2, but that is another issue.)
Next, install the ConvertLit GUI program and start it. Also start the desktop MS Reader program. Select a LIT file in ConvertLit, in the My Library folder under My Documents by default. Select your output folder or check the box to use the input folder. The converted file will be renamed so you don't lose your original file. Click on the Downconvert button at the top. The first time you do this, you will be prompted that the keys.txt file is missing. Also, you may be asked to select a DRM book in MS Reader. Open the MS Reader library and select any DRM/locked book. You are asked if you want to use the Key Convert program. Click Yes to any prompts. After a short time, you should get a message that the keys.txt file has been created. Close the dialog for the key conversion program.
You may still get an error message that the keys.txt file is missing when you again click the Downconvert button. I believe the keys.txt file got created in the My Library folder. You may need to copy this file to the ConvertLit folder under Program Files on your PC. The error message indicates where the file is needed. Once I did that, I was able to select a LIT file, click the Downconvert button, and get a decrypted file, slightly smaller than the original file. I copied the file to my HD2 using my PC's File Explorer. (I also removed the locked copy already on my HD2 that would not work.) I was able to open and read the file with no problem. I was even able to convert multiple books at one time.
The advantage to this process is that is does not require converting the file to another format, although ConvertLit can do that after unlocking the file.
One issue with the MS Reader is page turning. The program was designed for hardware buttons or the D-ring to change pages. These don't exist on most new smartphones. It is necessary to tap on the turn page links at the bottom of the screen. This takes some practice and occasionally multiple taps.
With both Amazon and Barnes & Noble providing ebook readers for various other OS's, I would not be surprised to see them on the new WindowsPhone 7 phones in the near future.. But I will be surprised if we see an upgrade of the MS Reader for LIT files. Taking your LIT files to a WinPhone7 system probably will require converting files to another format that has a WM7 supported ereader program.
I bought an DRM'd book a while back and it was in M$ Reader format. I've gotten it to work on my desktop but never have on my Hd2 (or before that on my Toshiba). I do have my HD2 activated (what a pain) but it's worthless in my opinion.
mknewman said:
I bought an DRM'd book a while back and it was in M$ Reader format. I've gotten it to work on my desktop but never have on my Hd2 (or before that on my Toshiba). I do have my HD2 activated (what a pain) but it's worthless in my opinion.
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The method I describe above may not be worth the time and effort for one or two locked MS reader LIT books, but if you have a number of them as I did, it is very useful. I now have my DRM books unlocked and readable on my HD2.
I HAVE tested a nice tool . you can get in Windows store :
search for:
Pocket File Manager
it is a real file Manager.... some less fuctions are missing but it is very very nice.. and all they have told me it is impossible.... it is possible how you can see it
it works fine and great .... it can follow: send every file by Bluetooth... you can open every file it is legal docx, rar, zip txt . jpeg, mp3 , mp4 ... realy legal ... it opens what is on the device! !!! and you see a great file structure and you can use skydrive........ everyone who says it is impossible im think that they doesn't try whats possible ...
I have find somtehing interessting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290261
maybeee it should us help to get a Explorer to wp8
Have you looked at the description? It is limited in exactlly the same way as described around here all the time.
Limitation (Please read it!):
Windows phone has some limitations which prevent third party applications from accessing parts of files system. You cannot access video files, music files, Document folder. So, until Microsoft open it, please do not ask us to implement this feature. It is impossible right now.
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It can access SkyDrive, FTP servers and it's own private storage. You CAN NOT access the phones Documents Folder and other Folders. You can launch an Office Document and edit it but it will then be saved to the Office Hub and the Explorer Application will still retain the old version prior to editing.
So while this does look like it works around it a file explorer in the way that people are demanding is still not possible.
StevieBallz said:
Have you looked at the description? It is limited in exactlly the same way as described around here all the time.
It can access SkyDrive, FTP servers and it's own private storage. You CAN NOT access the phones Documents Folder and other Folders. You can launch an Office Document and edit it but it will then be saved to the Office Hub and the Explorer Application will still retain the old version prior to editing.
So while this does look like it works around it a file explorer in the way that people are demanding is still not possible.
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i have tested the tool ! and it works .... it reads out some lokal files and the complete Photo and Video library!! it is a tool for lokal the link in the link it is development of it that will be release in future
but that what im testing it works everything what im saying.. and it is a file Explorer for local and for skydrive!!!! as i tested some other tool too ... it is a pdf Reader... not the Microsoft one! another one ... it can be read out the pdf files of sdcard and on local phone ... .. so im think it is possible to do a great file Explorer but we have to try it..
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/file-explorer/
Oh boy
I wish it were trued, but it aint.
Second, what Stevie said.
presumption
im think we can use one trick ... srry im not a guy who can much develop
but the idea is maybee great?
if i can Open a file of the Folder of the pocket Explorer so maybee Folder Pocket Explorer\docs\Alice in wonderland.docx in word mobile 365 /15 opend it ... but the Office hub can't find the file if im opened...... but in the functionality it opend................ im think the "lock" isn't realy a lock....... im think it is something like a key in the Windows regestry of wp8 ...that disable the Show of other Folders... but every tool can be Access all the Folders that are on the phone...... if it was a real access lock it isn't be possible to open a docx file in word from a Folder outside it is registered in Office hub ... in the tool it is added the photo hub ...
im think a clever developer shouldbe can solve the Problem without to Bypass the "lock" of MS ... Note ... In Real Windows 8 it has security informations .... but if the locked for some users you can't see the files and you can't opend it.... but im think in wp 8 there isn't this the Problem ... the Problem is it disabled in the regestry to Show something that can be accsess all the Tools
No the developers can't bypass this, as far as I am aware. It isn't just the registry key (you may be right about that one), but the runtime itself does not allow these kind of things. I have been looking for way to break the file associations, and there seems to be none, other than jailbreaking and hacking into system settings.
Yep tested this one today on my new Lumia 520 and it even does not show the music folder -_- ... Stupid limitation from MS.