Re: auto-run bug, is that a known issue ?

From: dave (dave_at_parystec.demon.co.uk)
Date: 03/31/04


Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:19:03 +0100

It depends how the auto-run program is written, they aren't all necessarily
coded the same way.

"The PocketTV Team" <do-not-reply-by-email@pockettv.com> wrote in message
news:OmMSKHxFEHA.3880@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> When you insert a Storage Card that contains an auto-run application into
a
> device (Smartphone or Pocket PC), not only it runs the auto-run app
(that's
> normal), but it also somehow copy this auto-run .exe file somewhere in the
> device RAM (or flash, in case of Smartphone).
>
> Then, everytime you soft-reset the device (Or cycle the power in case of
> Smartphone), this auto-run app will start again, even though there is no
> Storage Card in the device.
>
> Has anyone noticed that ? It is soooo ennoying!
>
> and I have no idea where the auto-run gets copied in the device. I looked
> and couldn't find. If I knew, at least I would be able to remove it
> manually.
>
> Is that already in the knowledge database ?
>
>



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