hi,
is there a way to install programs under a CERTAIN directory that you want?
Using the activsync... it just asks if i want to
1. install into storage/ mainmemory
or
2. install into storagecard
i want to be able to specify the directory where i install it too... IS this possible? and how?
jimjamz said:
hi,
is there a way to install programs under a CERTAIN directory that you want?
Using the activsync... it just asks if i want to
1. install into storage/ mainmemory
or
2. install into storagecard
i want to be able to specify the directory where i install it too... IS this possible? and how?
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If you install a cab file instead of using the windows installer, you can use a program called cabinstall wich lets you install to the directory and drive that you choose. Find it at "pocket PC freewares"
thank you!
brilliant!
thank you..
i wonder why they didn't let us in the first placE!
jimjamz said:
hi,
is there a way to install programs under a CERTAIN directory that you want?
Using the activsync... it just asks if i want to
1. install into storage/ mainmemory
or
2. install into storagecard
i want to be able to specify the directory where i install it too... IS this possible? and how?
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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Apps\Microsoft Aplication Installer change DWORD "fAskDest' to 1 and you wil be ask each instal were and what folder it will be done.
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I'm writing a little tool to restore my settings after a hard reset.
One of the problems I've run into is that I can't "overwrite" the splash screen image in the windows folder.
I'm using visual basic and the "file.copy" command.
Does anyone know how to overwrite this file (and probably also other files in "rom")? Would an api function to copy the file work better?
Total Commander, and MortScript, succeeds in copying another file to \windows\welcomehead.96.png, so there must be a way
B
Let me give you some hints:
1. You must edit ROM to change files.
2. Please go to URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171
on2003 said:
Let me give you some hints:
1. You must edit ROM to change files.
2. Please go to URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171
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OK. I'll Rephrase my question:
I want to write a program to copy the file:
\storage card\welcomehead.96.png
to:
\windows\welcomehead.96.png
on a WM5 device. I'm not interested in editing the rom.
I know it's possible to write a program that can copy the file, since both total commander for PPC can do it and MortScript can do it.
It does not work when using "file.copy" in visual basic. So i'm asking if anyone knows if there's an API function I can use to do it, or if there is some other way to do it.
"Cooking a new rom" is not an option for me. Because:
I want to be able to use whatever rom i want, and I am making a tool which i can run to do the following after a hard reset (or rom upgrade):
- copy files (typically shortcuts to progs intalled on the storage card, files in my documents etc.) from the storage card to the device
- set registry entries the way I want them
- install the cab files I want "automatically"
I've got it all sorted, except that it bombs when i try to copy the file "welcomehead.96.png" to the windows folder.
B
bredita said:
on2003 said:
Let me give you some hints:
1. You must edit ROM to change files.
2. Please go to URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34171
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OK. I'll Rephrase my question:
I want to write a program to copy the file:
\storage card\welcomehead.96.png
to:
\windows\welcomehead.96.png
on a WM5 device. I'm not interested in editing the rom.
I know it's possible to write a program that can copy the file, since both total commander for PPC can do it and MortScript can do it.
It does not work when using "file.copy" in visual basic. So i'm asking if anyone knows if there's an API function I can use to do it, or if there is some other way to do it.
"Cooking a new rom" is not an option for me. Because:
I want to be able to use whatever rom i want, and I am making a tool which i can run to do the following after a hard reset (or rom upgrade):
- copy files (typically shortcuts to progs intalled on the storage card, files in my documents etc.) from the storage card to the device
- set registry entries the way I want them
- install the cab files I want "automatically"
I've got it all sorted, except that it bombs when i try to copy the file "welcomehead.96.png" to the windows folder.
B
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You just have to overwrite the existing file...
1. Open the file
2. Write data
3. Close
Cheers,
.Fred
You just have to overwrite the existing file...
1. Open the file
2. Write data
3. Close
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Thank you very much for your reply. I'll try that
B
Hi, i have updated my device to the mr. clean image.
Now i have to install all software. So i create a folder on my storage card with all necessary cab files.
Is there a possibility to have them all be installed with one click? For example to create a Batch to install them one after another?
Hope not to ask silly questions.
TheGulOfDedra
try this;
example;
This '\Storage Card\2577\autorun.exe' is an official M$ way of autolaunching programs from SD card, well described in MSDN...
If you put calc.exe into this folder and will rename it to autorun.exe, it will be automatically launched upon inserting this SD card in. So your calculator will pop up...
make a folder in the root of the sd card called [2577] put the cab files into the folder ,reboot the device .it should install,
alternative; use the autorun from the extended-rom to launch the files.you my need to do some editing intiothe config file.
Thanks - how can i "see" the extended rom? Editing a config file is no problem for me.
TheGulOfDedra said:
Thanks - how can i "see" the extended rom? Editing a config file is no problem for me.
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use "TOTALCOMANDER"
download ,install then open the prog ,write the folowing in totalcomander,[extended_rom] now you should see the contents of the extendedrom,you can use totalcomander to copy any file to any location.
download from here; http://www.ghisler.com/ce.htm
thank you very much to all
Problem is...all your CABS will be installed to their default installation directory (mostly Main Storage).
What I would like to know is how to make all CABS install to the Storage Card or a directory specified in the config.text?
hi im new to WM5 i have download an application on to my pc but i dont know how to install it on to my TYTN. my pc doesn't recognise the file type. i have included the file with this post. its just a small dictator app. thanks.
copy the cab file 2003 to the ppc.the click on it it will start to install.the go to programs and find your new app.
Is that any where on the ppc, can it be on the storage card.
bobby78 said:
Is that any where on the ppc, can it be on the storage card.
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yes it can be run from anywere.
I just tried to install a cab file and it puts it on my device without asking me where to put it. Is there a way to force it to install on my storage card?
thanks in advance
webosb said:
I just tried to install a cab file and it puts it on my device without asking me where to put it. Is there a way to force it to install on my storage card?
thanks in advance
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What operating system are you using? Because if you're using wm5 or wm6, it gives you the option on installation directory with the exception of certain few files (system files I guess) that installs directly onto your device.
webosb said:
I just tried to install a cab file and it puts it on my device without asking me where to put it. Is there a way to force it to install on my storage card?
thanks in advance
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Some CAB files a restricted to be installed only on the device.
In some cases it is neccassary to limit the installation routine to the device, e.g. system files or system tools.
There is no way in altering that, but you can always install the cab file,
then copy the installed files to your storage card and uninstall the files on your device.
Yeah, usually if it doesnt ask you where you want to put it, then it HAS to go on the device for stablility reasons. Usually....
Normally it always asks me where to install a cab, but some files will always install on the device for system and stability reasons, Progs that are ran constantly are better off installed on device memory
sometimes it's on autorun and autoinstalls to the device..
if you are downloading+installing via your phone.. try using opera.. it should give you the option to save the file.. then save it and run the cab.
if it doesn't do that. then that sucks
hey i need help using this site. im tryin to download the cookies home tab file but after i download it onto my computer i dont know how to put it unto my tmobile hd2
!!!
just put the cab on your phone and go to file explorer and click on it and it will install
sorry what do you mean? the one download had 122 files in it plus a setup file. i dont understand what i need to do sorry
thanks n sorry
jovi3 said:
sorry what do you mean? the one download had 122 files in it plus a setup file. i dont understand what i need to do sorry
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do NOT unzip the downloaded .cab file , just copy this cab file to the storagecard of your phone , after that open file explorer on your phone and navigate to your storagecard , once there just tap the .CAB file and install it on the storagecard
latest Cookie homeTab : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=345890&d=1276946735
latest CHTEditor : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=345872&d=1276943659
install both cab"s
thanks for all your help
Keep in mind when using certain things that they have to be on the device directory and not the storage card. A few examples are cleanRam and registry editors because they need to be installed to the device to be able to perform the way you want and recognize the components it searches for.