Reset To Default Settings; Saving Changes To The Registry - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

Saving Changes to the Registry

Reset to Default Settings

Important:-- Because of the extreme nature of resetting the MX8 to factory default settings,
LXE recommends that this process be used only as an emergency procedure and the Warm Boot
1. Tap
This command is not case-sensitive.
2. A dialog appears, explaining the restore to default settings process. Select either Yes or
Cancel.
3. Selecting Yes causes the reset process to continue and factory default settings are restored
when the device powers on again. Selecting Cancel stops the reset process. All previous user
settings, authorizations and configurations, wireless connection settings, Bluetooth
relationship settings and Control Panel parameter settings are cleared.
4. Programs begin installing and messages are shown on the display as each is installed. When
the CE Desktop appears or the final application opens, the reset is complete.
Calibrating the touchscreen will need to be performed during the reset process.
If needed, change the MX8 Time and Date from it's factory default value by tapping the
Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon.
Note:
Saving Changes to the Registry
The MX8 saves the registry every time a Suspend / Resume function is initiated. The registry save
process takes less than 10 seconds.
The registry is automatically saved every 20 minutes. It is also saved every tenth time the registry
settings are changed. Registry settings are changed when control panel property (e.g. Date/Time)
parameters are changed by the user and the OK button is tapped.
When you tap
registry settings are loaded. All user changes and settings are lost. The command is not case-
sensitive.
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be used whenever necessary.
| Run and, using the virtual keyboard or SIP, type CLEARHIVE. Tap the OK button.
Coldboot.exe vs ClearHive.exe – ClearHive.exe utility clears the registry and coldboots
the MX8. Coldboot.exe utility clears the registry, resets the persist keys in the Launch.reg
file to factory defaults and coldboots.
| Run | and, using the virtual keypad or SIP, type ClearHive, factory default
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