Deleting Program from Dell Axims

BinaryWASP · 06-21-2006, 10:07 PM

I've got roughly 100 Dell Axim V51's running Window Mobile v5.0 that I'm using in a Point Of Sale (POS) environment. Is there anyway I can delete all the unneccesary programs so that my employees can't pull up myspace or games?

The only thing I could think of is to remove the options from the menus. I can't seem to actually delete the programs. Any ideas?

computermaineack · 06-22-2006, 08:06 AM

I don't think you can delete the programs that come bundled with windows. You might be able to load a 3rd party software onto it to prevent certain programs from being accessed.

Trizoy · 06-22-2006, 08:41 AM

You can fun a filter at the server, or however you provide internet access..

Only allow very specific port request (known application) and block certain search words like myspace, games, porn etc..

I helped a friend with an internet cafe which had a router which would block specific words from being searched in the IE or google bar.

OR use tweakui, and disable the start menu and everything that allows them to open any specifric program. IE. Disable-- run, start, Rright click.
Only provide the icons which open the programs they are supposed to use.

BinaryWASP · 06-22-2006, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trizoy

OR use tweakui, and disable the start menu and everything that allows them to open any specifric program.

I'm not sure if tweakui works with Windows Mobile. Who knows. The solution I'm planning on using is pretty simple. My VPN/Firewall is a watchguard firebox and I'm planning on upgrading the box to do website blocking as well. That'll fix the websurfing, but not the included games.

Do you guys know any software that will lock down a windows mobile handheld?

06-21-2006, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
BinaryWASP New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	Deleting Program from Dell Axims I've got roughly 100 Dell Axim V51's running Window Mobile v5.0 that I'm using in a Point Of Sale (POS) environment. Is there anyway I can delete all the unneccesary programs so that my employees can't pull up myspace or games? The only thing I could think of is to remove the options from the menus. I can't seem to actually delete the programs. Any ideas?

06-22-2006, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,322	I don't think you can delete the programs that come bundled with windows. You might be able to load a 3rd party software onto it to prevent certain programs from being accessed. __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This made a lot of people angry, and was widely regarded as a bad idea." -Douglas Adams CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

06-22-2006, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,681	You can fun a filter at the server, or however you provide internet access.. Only allow very specific port request (known application) and block certain search words like myspace, games, porn etc.. I helped a friend with an internet cafe which had a router which would block specific words from being searched in the IE or google bar. OR use tweakui, and disable the start menu and everything that allows them to open any specifric program. IE. Disable-- run, start, Rright click. Only provide the icons which open the programs they are supposed to use. __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode