Remove ads from Windows 8 apps

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by 1337chaos, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. 1337chaos

    1337chaos MDL Novice

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    I haven't got a Windows RT device to test on, nor have I ever used or even seen Windows RT. I'm not sure what the folder structure is on RT. Do you at least see any "1 files copied" when you run the removal script? If not, the folder structure is probably totally different than regular Windows 8. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
     
  2. warezak3526

    warezak3526 MDL Novice

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    It would be great if somebody could modify the script for Windows 8 RT
     
  3. 1337chaos

    1337chaos MDL Novice

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    I would love to do so. I'm sure you guys hate ads as much as I do. Just wish I had an RT device to test on.
     
  4. Ron1958

    Ron1958 MDL Junior Member

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    There was an update yesterday for Microsoft Solitaire Collection, and the adds are back, they have changed something because the script doesn't work on it now.
     
  5. Ron1958

    Ron1958 MDL Junior Member

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    Could not find specified path on the last 3.

    Thank You for the help on this.
     
  6. Ron1958

    Ron1958 MDL Junior Member

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    Here are a couple of screen shots of the problem I'm having after the update.
     

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  7. Dos_Probie

    Dos_Probie MDL Senior Member

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    How in the heck do I FIX my broken Apps for 8.1?
    - Wds+C >> Start >> down arrow to show all apps
    - Brings up Apps view screen
    - Shows Error under all my apps..what the !@#!
    - And any app I click on says "This app can't be open"

    Any idea why I am having this issue with 8.1?
    Open to suggestions..DP
     
  8. 1337chaos

    1337chaos MDL Novice

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    If you would have read the instructions on the first page, it specifically says DO NOT USE ON 8.1 because it will break apps. You have to reinstall all of your apps now.
     
  9. 1337chaos

    1337chaos MDL Novice

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    The way the script is written it's normal to see a "cannot find path specified" if you don't have every app installed that I patched ads for. Also if the app changed its ads directory in an update. I've been trying to find that pesky one for Solitaire but like I told you in PM, the script runs fine for me and seems to remove ads in that app. I'm really not sure how much more I can do since it's not an issue for my copy of Windows.
     
  10. Ron1958

    Ron1958 MDL Junior Member

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    Thank You for trying.
    If I leave it enabled it messes up several apps, and they no longer work for me, I have to uninstall them, and reinstall them to get them to work again.
     
  11. 1337chaos

    1337chaos MDL Novice

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    Is that both with version 1.0 and the test version I sent you?
     
  12. Ron1958

    Ron1958 MDL Junior Member

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    Yes, neither work after the update for Microsoft Solitaire.
     
  13. ray1222

    ray1222 MDL Novice

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    Thanks, 1337chaos, for all the work you have done trying to keep up with this. Are you by any chance working on a version that will work with the latest updates (especially Microsoft Solitaire Collection!) and Windows 8.1?
     
  14. Koh Jun Dong

    Koh Jun Dong MDL Novice

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    Thanks mate!:worthy:
     
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  15. egydoctor2010

    egydoctor2010 MDL Novice

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    i think it only working for application listed in zipped file only ................?
     
  16. rip_noob

    rip_noob MDL Novice

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    Any plans for 8.1 ?
     
  17. m0st_want3d

    m0st_want3d MDL Novice

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    Doenst work for me:

    It says: Syntax error: 'y' cant be used for option '/d'
    It also says that no Data habe been processed.

    What does that mean? Thanks for the help :)

    Edit: I have used both "run as admin" an "normal" mode
     
  18. LordOfWarRelease

    LordOfWarRelease MDL Novice

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    An app called "gmail calendar". No matter what method I've tried, the ads appear.
    Any ideas?
     
  19. Amontoth

    Amontoth MDL Novice

    Sep 17, 2012
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    failed windows 8.1

    A option appears to be SUCCESS on whole apps folder
    B option access denied on about a dozen files
    then other text appears but window closes before being able to read any.
     
  20. Amontoth

    Amontoth MDL Novice

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    now i see the 8.1 warning
    and i only have 1 app with ADs that i use..