fixOperaFlash v1.5.5.20

Description:
Flash for Opera browser.

It will automatically install and configure everything you need to run your Opera with Flash support.

Works with:
Every Opera 9.50/9.70 build, which support plugins and works with v2.1 initialization files. Also support latest 9.70 builds, which using registry instead of ini files.

FAQs:
* Q: Why I can't pass trough "Deploy Flash Libraries" screen?
* A: Install SdkCerts.cab (attached in this post) first, then run my tool.
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* Q: Already have SdkCerts.cab installed, but I am still on "Deploy Flash Libraries" screen. What now?
* A: Press again "Deploy Flash Libraries" button. Now uncheck "silent" and then uncheck "delete" (if appear) and try again. If you are still there, install \Windows\FlashLib.cab manually.
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* Q: Is there any alternative method for "Deploy Flash Libraries", because I can't make it?
* A: From Tools menu, choose Advanced -> Flash Package -> Deploy. Restart your PPC on all cost after deployment.
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* Q: Do I have to disable Push Internet and how exactly to do this?
* A: Yes, just run my tool and disable Push Internet from Tools menu. After that, restart Opera and close it from Menu -> Exit and choose OK (to close Opera).
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* Q: My Opera is closed, but still have warning about running Opera! Is there anything I can do here?
* A: Yes, just run Opera and close it from Menu -> Exit and choose OK (to close Opera).
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* Q: The libraries successfully deployed, but which settings to choose?
* A: Leave "Safe Mode" checked, and register IEActiveX.dll (recommended)
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* Q: I can't register that IEActiveX.dll, because of disabled [Register] button. What to do?
* A: Nothing. Seams that IEActiveX.dll is already registered, but you can check it in the "Registered Flash Library" (upper part of the main form).
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* Q: Why all check boxes from INI tab are disabled?
* A: Because they are auto configured by "Safe Mode" checkbox.
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* Q: Why my [Restore] and [Fix It!] buttons are unavailable?
* A: Your Opera path is incorrect (with RED background).
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* Q: What is wrong with my Opera path? I checked it and it is absolutely correct!
* A: If your path is correct, then this tool can't find at least one of these opera.ini or axobjects.ini files.
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* Q: I have installed Opera 9.5 and 9.7 and I want to keep it in that way. Is there a way to modify them?
* A: Of course. Start the tool and from Opera root folder, choose 1st path and [Fix it]. Repeat that step for 2nd path and restart.
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* Q: My Opera path is correct (with GREEN background), but [Restore] button is unavailable. Why?
* A: Obviously, nothing to restore. Backup will be created on first [Fix it] on checked INI files.
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* Q: Is there a way to uninstall all changes?
* A: Yes, from About tab -> [Rollback] button.
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* Q: Do I have to soft reset my device after the apply the this fix?
* A: Yes, every time when pop up appear for that!
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* Q: My device is not supported. What can I do?
* A: First, read post #4. Then if it isn't in list yet, don't choose device and proceed with [Fix it] button. Send back your fixOperaFlash.log file!!!
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* Q: What exactly means UAProf?
* A: User Agent Profile: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UAProf
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* Q: My device doesn't have UAProfs, but how to be sure?
* A: Check this site, but note, that not all devices have UAProfs.
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* Q: My device is in the list(post #4) of supported devices, but I can't see it inside your tool. What can I do?
* A: Download fixOperaFlash.ini(mirror) and overwrite your local copy inside \Windows directory. After that run fixOperaFlash.exe.
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* Q: Does this tool work with latest Opera builds?
* A: Yes so far, but please share your experience.
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* Q: Does this tool work with latest stable Opera 8.65?
* A: Opera 8.65 uses old initialization files, so it will not work with my tool.
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* Q: Does this tool work with latest Opera 10 betas?
* A: No, while it doesn't support plugins. And don't ask me when. Thanks!
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* Q: Does this tool works with turned on Opera's Turbo Speed Preview?
* A: No, there is a reason to call it Preview.
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* Q: Does this tool works on sites like www.hulu.com?
* A: Sorry, not yet.
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* Q: The tool crash with this message: "An error message cannot be displayed because an optional resource assembly containing it cannot be found". Any ideas?
* A: Please, install first this cab and after that install this cab file and start again fixOperaFlash. Send me back the new error message. Thanks!
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* Q: Doesn't work at all! Any ideas?
* A: Sure, will try to help you. You need to use the feedback form, but don't forget to attach the files which I mention in it!
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* Q: How to...
* A: Check "HOW TO FOR DUMMIES" and "HOW TO VIDEOS" again.


History:

v1.5.5.20 [20-JAN-2011]
* fixed application crash with some Opera versions
* these tweaks are no longer available: Maximum open tabs and Disk cache

v1.5.4.20 [12-JUN-2010]
* Flash Library version 1.5.0.20
* added Registry backup/restore functionality
* improved Opera10 support
* improved Flash version check
* fixed Maximum allowed tabs slider's value set
* fixed Disk cache slider's value set
* fixed some minor bugs

v1.5.4.0 [23-NOV-2009]
* Flash Library version 1.5.0.0
* First Opera10 support attempt
* fixed First Browser Launch check box

v1.5.3.0 [16-NOV-2009]
* Flash Library version 1.4.0.0
* added Tools -> Advanced -> First Time Launch
* added registry backup for newest 9.7 Opera's builds (restore in progress)
* added [Restore] and [Rollback] will affect all Opera's root folders
* fixed crash bug on initialize version of newest 9.7 Opera's builds
* fixed screen rotation bug

v1.5.2.0 [22-OCT-2009]
* Flash Library package version 1.3.3.0
* added deploy button to be disabled if Opera is still running
* added "UAProf URL Enable" key, which claims to be used from newest 9.70 builds
* fixed crash bug when trying to initialize "Tabs" with value grater than 9
* fixed crash bug when trying to initialize "Cache" with value grater than 20MB
* fixed Asus-P750 support

v1.5.1.0 [06-OCT-2009]
* Flash Library package version 1.3.2.0
* added more supported devices (iPAQ hx4700 will never be between them)
* added File -> View -> override_download.ini, errors.log and fixOperaFlash.log
* added soft reset dialog after Push Internet state changed
* changed name of the "INI" tab to "FIX", to be more accurate with newest Opera 9.7
* changed name of "Patch" button to "Fix it!", to be more accurate with tab name
* added Zoom Slider bar fix (thanks to Riekr)
* fixed Push Internet toggle menu
* fixed crash bug, when trying to patch if some ini key is divided on two rows (thanks to homeward)

v1.5.0.0 [25-SEP-2009]
* Flash Library package version 1.3.0.10
* added support for featured builds, which using registry instead of ini files
* added auto-detect patch destination (registry or ini files)
* added Max open tabs picker (up to 9)
* added Tools -> Advanced -> Debug Mode
* reduced patch timing

v1.4.9.0 [16-SEP-2009]
* Flash Library version 1.3.0.0
* added flash7 player for compatibility
* added Language list box (Safe Mode dependent)
* added variable inside fixOperaFlash.ini file
* added Disk Cache size picker (up to 20MB)
* added Elf, Elfin, Hermes, Max4G devices

v1.4.8.0 [10-SEP-2009]
* Flash Library version 1.2.0.0
* added Tools -> User Agent string
* added Opera version support list (all Opera with v2.1 initialization file)
* added variable inside fixOperaFlash.ini
* added Available Players list box (still in development)
* added Tools -> Advanced -> Registry menu
* replaced Opera root folder text box with editable list box
* auto detect supported UAProf device, but it is still ROM dependent
* auto detect Opera's folder also include "\Application Data\Opera9\" folder
* auto detect Opera's version for each root directory
* Opera's version list box is Safe Mode protected

v1.4.7.0 [01-SEP-2009]
* Flash Library version 1.1.2.0
* added patch methods (Standard and Template)
* methods are unlocked on turned off "Safe mode" and for supported device only
* added ability to discard Opera IsRunning check for current session
* added console.log file, which contains background errors while browsing
* auto detect Opera's folder also include "\Program Files\Opera Mibile\" folder
* fixed ASCII to UTF-8 file encoding
* fixed crash bug, while trying to read non existing registry key
* fixed crash bug, while patching without UAProf supported device

v1.4.6.0 [25-AUG-2009]
* Flash Library version 1.1.0.0
* fixed File -> Information, which will no longer overwrite fixOperaFlash.log

v1.4.5.0 [24-AUG-2009]
* removed read-only attribute on ini files before patching
* added Advanced -> Mimic Deployment, which will allow you to work with the tool w/o need of Flash package deployment
* added Advanced -> Flash Package management menu, for Extract, Deploy and Uninstall
* added Advanced -> Libraries management menu, for Delete and Unregister all Flash ActiveX DLL(s)
* implemented soft reset ability
* added auto detection and uninstall an oldest Flash package
* added UAProf Device support (check post #4 for list of supported devices)
* excluded flash.dll and NPLFL3ppc.dll from Flash package for now (lots of bugs)
* fixed unregistration of IEActiveX.dll
* moved "Auto INI configuration" into INI tab and renamed to "Safe Mode"
* removed check box "opera1.ini", which file will be copy from patched opera.ini
* removed check box "NPLFL3ppc.dll into Plugins". which will be controlled from "Register NPLFL3ppc.dll as plugin" check box.
* fixed Default browser check
* fixed crash bug on backup file creation
* fixed crash bug on Browser JavaScript check

v1.4.4 [18-AUG-2009]
* added rollback(uninstall) functionality
* added Restore, Patch and Rollback confirm messages
* added compression to reduce package to 46%
* added extended Log information
* added File -> "Information"
* renamed "Uninstall" to "Rollback" to fit the procedure
* removed File -> "Save LOG"
* fixed bug with fixOperaFlash.log file creation
* fixed bug that Opera switch to landscape mode on the first loaded page (thanks TinTin)

v1.4.3 [16-AUG-2009]
* added warning message about running Opera browser (tested only with newest builds)
* added fixOperaFlash.log, which contain the last Patch log information
* added File -> "Save LOG", which will manually save fixOperaFlash.log
* added Tools -> "Flash version" menu, which will show you the exact reported version from your Browser (internet is required)
* added Tools -> "Push Internet" menu, to toggle that feature On/Off
* added Tools -> "Default browser" menu, to toggle Opera/IE as default browser
* revamped About tab
* added red color for each missing .ini file inside Opera root directory
* fixed Extraction and Deploying process
* fixed flash.dll directory
* fixed Opera path checks, but presence of opera.ini and axobjects.ini is required

v1.4.2 [13-AUG-2009]
* added "Auto INI configuration" check box (will pick up recommended settings depend on DLL)
* added ability for manual installation (by switch off 1)silent and 2)delete parameters)

v1.4.1 [12-AUG-2009]
* downgrade from CF3.5 to CF2.0 (ouch!)
* added few checks, for recommended check boxes' values (depend on registered ActiveX DLL)
* added ability to observe all Opera's INI files (Tools -> View menu)

v1.4 [11-AUG-2009]
* added "NPFL3ppc.dll into Plugins' dir" check box
* added Tools -> View menu, which will allow you to observe Opera's INI files
* added File -> Exit menu
* fixed bug, showing most objects zoomed out by default
* fixed the INI parser (no more crashes!)
* fixed path text box - will check correctly for Opera's root folder
* fixed Plugins dir creation
* fixed NPFL3ppc.dll extraction

v1.3 [10-AUG-2009]
* Graphic User Interface (GUI)
* Deployment of the Flash Libraries
* Ability to manually change the active Flash library
* Automatically backup selected INI files on first manipulation
* Restore ability

v1.2 [06-AUG-2009]
* Deployed flash.dll
* Fixed DLL registration

v1.1 [05-AUG-2009]
* First public release


Requirements:
* Windows Mobile 5
* Windows Mobile 6.1
* Windows Mobile 6.5
* .NET Compact Framework v2.0 / v3.5

More information:
fixOperaFlash

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