Hi all
I've got an excel file that I want to update using ActiveSyn - I'd like to do the same with all files that are present on both PDA and PC. Is this possible?
So if I update the the file on my PC; next time I put my PDA in it's cradle, the copy of the file on my PDA will be overwritten with the later version from my PC.
Cheers
Wayne
maybe i'm misunderstanding something but is that not one of the main purposes of activesync ?
put the file in pocket_pc my documents on your pc and that should be it
edit it there and it should sync on next activesync
so you're telling me that if I transfer a file from PC/My Documents into PDA/My Documents using the ActiveSync Explorer, whenever I change the file in either location ActiveSync will automatically update the other?
I'll give it a go but I don't think it does?
Cheers
Wayne
no not explore but
normal activesync unless you dont have it set to sync files
when you turn file sync on it makes a mirror of your my documents on the pda in your my documents on your pc
and sync files when you connect your pda to activesync
if the last modified flag on the file is changed on the pda so it's newer then the flag on the pc the file on the pc is overwritten by the file on the pda
and virsa versa
(unless of cause activesync is set to allways overwrite one of the locations with the other)
yep, I got that working now...ta muchly.
the only thing I didn't like is the duplication on my PC of the file I want to sync. I've now got 2 local copies...suppose I'll just have to delete the original and use the version in the pocket_pc My Documents foler.
Thanks again
Cheers
Wayne
you mean duplication as in 1 file on the pda and 1 file in your my ppc documents on the pc ?
no.
When I add a file to sync, it displays the standard "open file" window. I select a file (lets say it's on my desktop for example) and it then make a copy of that file in the pocket_pc My Documents folder which is in the My Documnets folder on my PC:
c:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\\Pocket_PC My Documents\CopiedFileHere.abc
This is the file that is then sync'd with my PDA.
This unfortunately leaves the orifinal copy of the file where it was found...on my Desktop in this case. I then have to either delete it or remember to only update the duplicate version. Either isn't a good solution since deleting the file and leaving the duplicate ruins my carefull file organising :lol: and leaving the file means I may at some point edit it by mistake.
Cheers
Wayne
cant you just move the file in question to the pocketpc my doc
and then have a shortcut to the file on your desktop ?
hi !
Most of our software are .exe files to be run from a PC and to be installed then on the PPC.
When one wants to perform a HR away from PC, it is then hard to quickly re-install all apps.
Having cab files stored in the SD card is the solution but what to do when no cab files are available only exe ?
My question is then the following : is there a possibility to extract CAB files from .exe files ?
Thx in advance
Hi,
Often the .exe is just a self extracting archive which you can open with winrar
doesn't always work, just right-click on the .exe en choose open with winrar...
also, when you try to install an exe file, the .cab is extracted and moved to you phone, that means you should be able to find the cab somewhere and copy it...
most of the time in \program files\microsoft active sync\(appname)
also, when you install an app, some of them ask you where to install it on your pc, in that directory you can find the cabs you need
now I'm just looking for a program that can make an cab installer that can be run on my phone and installs every cab to SD...
I found one, but it doesn't work... teksoft airwizard 1.1...
Bartus
at times one can also just rename it from .exe to .zip
yes copy from activesync folder is possible but i have the same problem only with this difference. On my working computer i have administrator rights and folder Program files is blocked for me. I need a program to extract cab form exe. WinRar does not work. Sorry for my bad english
well try this: after cab transferred to your device, don't install it (and don't cancel!!) , go to Windows\AppMgr , and see if a folder with the name of that program exists with a cab file in it ...
now I'm just looking for a program that can make an cab installer that can be run on my phone and installs every cab to SD...
I found one, but it doesn't work... teksoft airwizard 1.1...
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try SettingsSaviour ... it has a silent install feature with which you can install many cabs at once, downside is silent isntall can't be used to install programs on SD, you'll have to manually choose Storage Card for each program...
Very comprehensive explanations ... thanks to all of you ! I gonna try and report if any further problems.
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After trying to change the extension of the .exe, I have to report that it works with one of the files I wanted to CABized.
To MODO : do I need to stamp this thread as SOLVED ?
Bonusbartus said:
Hi,
Often the .exe is just a self extracting archive which you can open with winrar
doesn't always work, just right-click on the .exe en choose open with winrar...
also, when you try to install an exe file, the .cab is extracted and moved to you phone, that means you should be able to find the cab somewhere and copy it...
most of the time in \program files\microsoft active sync\(appname)
also, when you install an app, some of them ask you where to install it on your pc, in that directory you can find the cabs you need
now I'm just looking for a program that can make an cab installer that can be run on my phone and installs every cab to SD...
I found one, but it doesn't work... teksoft airwizard 1.1...
Bartus
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What I did to keep installed cab files was I created a new folder in my storage card and named it "CABS", then I did a registry tweak to where the cab file was not deleted after installation. Now whenever I download a cab file, I "save as", CABS folder(from the dropdown box) on my storage card.
DR400 said:
hi !
Most of our software are .exe files to be run from a PC and to be installed then on the PPC.
When one wants to perform a HR away from PC, it is then hard to quickly re-install all apps.
Having cab files stored in the SD card is the solution but what to do when no cab files are available only exe ?
My question is then the following : is there a possibility to extract CAB files from .exe files ?
Thx in advance
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Just wants to mention a "universal" unpacker called UniExtract - http://legroom.net/software/uniextract - it can extract many .EXEs made by install tools. Also - check out MSCEInf - which can analyze an CAB-file - http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/msceinf.shtml
Are you able to open a exe file on your device? 90% of the programs I like have exe files and I always get not a valid pocket pc application. I've even tried to rename exe to cab or zip, but doesn't work. The file extension being downloaded is shaded out in the file type box in the download dialog box and cannot be changed. I've tried programs to convert exe files to other extensions, but all they do is convert after the downloaded exe files have already been installed.
hotdog53 said:
Are you able to open a exe file on your device? 90% of the programs I like have exe files and I always get not a valid pocket pc application. I've even tried to rename exe to cab or zip, but doesn't work. The file extension being downloaded is shaded out in the file type box in the download dialog box and cannot be changed. I've tried programs to convert exe files to other extensions, but all they do is convert after the downloaded exe files have already been installed.
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thats because they are exe files that are supposed to be run on a normal PC. You download the exe to a PC, then when you have your Phone connected via Activesync, run the exe and it will install on your phone.
Alternativly, use WinRar on your PC to extract the exe, and copy the .cab files to your phone, then open them. (this does not always work, not all exe files are extractable)
DR400 said:
hi !
Most of our software are .exe files to be run from a PC and to be installed then on the PPC.
When one wants to perform a HR away from PC, it is then hard to quickly re-install all apps.
Having cab files stored in the SD card is the solution but what to do when no cab files are available only exe ?
My question is then the following : is there a possibility to extract CAB files from .exe files ?
Thx in advance
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My solution is:
1) keep PDA disconnected (no active sync session)
2) install exe as usual and, when standard installation dialog will appear, go on (later cab installation will begin when you'll connect phone to pc)
3) open regedit.exe
4) go to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\AppMgr\Apps
5) there you'll find a list of installable cabs via active sync
6) under each application, the value ListCabFiles is the name of cab file and the value InstallDir is its position of file system.
Remember to uninstall exe after you copy/move the cab file (or delete application key) otherwise installation of cab files will start on next activesync session!!
Simple, do you agree?
yeh... sure i cant use activesync, so i just extract the exes seems easy enough
mugglesquop said:
thats because they are exe files that are supposed to be run on a normal PC. You download the exe to a PC, then when you have your Phone connected via Activesync, run the exe and it will install on your phone.
Alternativly, use WinRar on your PC to extract the exe, and copy the .cab files to your phone, then open them. (this does not always work, not all exe files are extractable)
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I use a program called pocketRAR like winRAR but for mobile win -extract files- get cab and run its that easy just did it with this calc.exe
Knocksock said:
Just wants to mention a "universal" unpacker called UniExtract - http://legroom.net/software/uniextract - it can extract many .EXEs made by install tools. Also - check out MSCEInf - which can analyze an CAB-file - http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/msceinf.shtml
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I have just used uniextract to unpak my Pocket informant, I think this utility will be a life saver for all those files that i can't get as CABS. I have a lot of problems with active sync but can easily transfer to SD card with card reader or WM5Storage.
Thanks you so much
exe programs which use activesync
always get cabs from the install programs
if just renaming the exe to zip don't let you extract the cab file manualy
an installation on a pc without a pda connected to active sync would leave the cab files somewhere so next time the pda is connected the cabs can be transfered
search for *.cab and find the one you're looking for on the computer
Ran the .exe, found the cab, copied it.
Thanks.
Oh and UniExtract looks like a great program so I'll probably be using that next time.
NOT ALL
Not all the apps can run on the SD... thats for sure
but always you can... use setingsaivour BTW you can edit some cabs that arent sign trusted or only read with cab manager and edit the cab to apply the default installation or tell it that you dont want to choose set default main or SD... save it and tadaaaa!
I always do that... change .exe to .rar or .zip see inside extract the cab and copy it to my Cab folder on sd... always edit the sd config... and run the User customization !
this is not only easy, but it works flawlessly,
thanks
why don't you try 7zip for pocket pc? is the best way and quick cuz you ccan estract your cab files right on your ppc
just go to menu and extract, works for executables for windows
Bonusbartus said:
Hi,
Often the .exe is just a self extracting archive which you can open with winrar
doesn't always work, just right-click on the .exe en choose open with winrar...
also, when you try to install an exe file, the .cab is extracted and moved to you phone, that means you should be able to find the cab somewhere and copy it...
most of the time in \program files\microsoft active sync\(appname)
also, when you install an app, some of them ask you where to install it on your pc, in that directory you can find the cabs you need
now I'm just looking for a program that can make an cab installer that can be run on my phone and installs every cab to SD...
I found one, but it doesn't work... teksoft airwizard 1.1...
Bartus
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Not to get off subject but teksoft is just one way. I know there is a nother and I can't remember where it was, but I'll keep looking for the cab install program and let you know where it is or provide a link, if I find it.
Hello,
I am a newbie to wm6 and have htc p3600 trinity. While I can install any .cab files, i get an error messages ´invalid application for pocket pc´ if I attempt to run a -.exe file. What do I do wrong?
Thanks for any hint.
Michael
what? if you run *.cab files you get the error "Invalid application for Pocket PC"? and if you run *.exe you get the same error?
If the *.cab is reject it usually is an invalid application for pocket pc - unsupported by WM6/6.1 i.e. skype *.cab is invalid for WM6.1
If the *.exe is reject..(i dont even think *.exe is supported at all on winmo devices - dont quote me thought)
exe files should be installed via active sync. meaning you connect your device to pc via active sync and then run exe file on your pc.
there are exe files for ppc, but they are applications and not installers
.cab files install fine, while .exe won´t run
zeezee said:
what? if you run *.cab files you get the error "Invalid application for Pocket PC"? and if you run *.exe you get the same error?
If the *.cab is reject it usually is an invalid application for pocket pc - unsupported by WM6/6.1 i.e. skype *.cab is invalid for WM6.1
If the *.exe is reject..(i dont even think *.exe is supported at all on winmo devices - dont quote me thought)
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.cab files install fine, while .exe won´t run
Michael
as stated exe installs are pc installes which auto use activesync to get the cab to the device and install it
O.K., I understand. I will try that...
Thanks,
Michael
What about those of us on Mac's? Active Sync doesn't work with WM6 to Mac 10.5. I have to use Missing Sync, but still won't actively launch the installer of the .exe files
many exe install files are just selvextracting zips and can often just be renamed to zip and one can copy out the cab file in the cases
where this does not hold true then a pc user could get hold of the cab
or using bootcamp one can get around it
hi all,
heres a silly newb question, i downloaded the TCPMP but have no idea at all of how to get this or any app working, please help, I have copied into the program files directory on hd2 and get nothing happening when opening setup, what am i doing wrong.
thanks Paul.
if it's a cab file don't open it just transfer it to the pda and run it
if it's an exe file then most likely it's an windows install program which should be run on the pc and then it use activesync to transfer the cab file inside it to the pda and then it runs it