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A few questions about installation software on XDA

Hello,
I've been using XDA from two weeks and now I know that it's fantastic machine .
My questions are:
1) How can process some application (which is distributed like *.exe file and it's installed by ActiveSync) to *.cab file? I'd like to install all application by hand using cabInstaller (and store all of application on my SD card).
2) I can't download ROMkitchen from xda-developers.com (I read instructions on page http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=ROMkitchen)
Thanks for your answers.

1 often you can just rename the exe file to zip and extract the cab file from inside it's the one named something with arm
2 do you want to make your own online kitchen ?
or are you looking to just build a rom if so
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/

Rudegar said:
1 often you can just rename the exe file to zip and extract the cab file from inside it's the one named something with arm
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Thanks, you are right, some programs are distributed like selfextracting zip. I found other solution: ActiveSync allows to choose between the destination in memory or storage card.
Rudegar said:
2 do you want to make your own online kitchen ?
or are you looking to just build a rom if so
http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/
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I'd like to make my own kitchen becouse I will have better control all details

also about 1 then some programs install to somewhere on the pc
and in that dir they keep all their cab files which you can then copy to the xda as you see fit

swierczu said:
I'd like to make my own kitchen becouse I will have better control all details
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Take a look at http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/tools/
I have there a basic set for creating your own kitchen.....
But the file is about 25 MB.
It would be fine, if you download it between 8 pm and 8 am MEZ cause in this time i've got more upload speed....
HTH
Stefan

LumpiStefan said:
Take a look at http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/tools/
I have there a basic set for creating your own kitchen.....
But the file is about 25 MB.
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Thanks a lot for your kitchen! I downloaded your basic set kitchen but thare isn't a wm2003 rom I'm using wm2003 rom from your site ...
Best regards,
Bartlomiej Swiercz

How To make a .cab file ??

Can somebody tell me how to make a cab file ?
Is there a special program for it ?
Thanks

Check out www.ocpsoftware.com

WinCE CAB Manager
Use WinCE CAB Manager

Re: WinCE CAB Manager
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Use WinCE CAB Manager
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Where is it??? Could you send it to me please. My emai: [email protected] OR [email protected]

WinCE CAB Manager
WinCE CAB Manager homepage
http://www.ocpsoftware.com/

OCP CAB Manager sucks!!!
OCP CAB Manager sucks!!!
It is only good for opening other .cabs, if you want to extract something out of it... and it costs lots of MONEY for such a crap...
Use Cabwiz instead. It is free as it is part of the PocketPC SDK.
You will need to create .inf file, where you can specify, what should be copied, to which location and so on.
below is zipped version of one of my apps as a sample. )
Once you have your .inf ready, simply drag and drop it onto CabWiz icon...
Here (http://www.sundialsoft.freeserve.co.uk/cabinfo.htm) is a perfect guide, how to write .inf files for CabWiz....
)
buzz

Re: OCP CAB Manager sucks!!!
buzz_lightyear said:
OCP CAB Manager sucks!!!
It is only good for opening other .cabs, if you want to extract something out of it... and it costs lots of MONEY for such a crap...
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I'm not sure where you got the idea that WinCE CAB Manager can't create new CAB files. It certainly can, and it's a whole lot easier than Cabwiz.

Try this new cab making utitlity. Its suppose to bypass most grueling issues of cab making... Havnt tried it out yet as I just downloaded 2 mins ago. its new from....tim kremer

sdlopez83 said:
Try this new cab making utitlity. Its suppose to bypass most grueling issues of cab making... Havnt tried it out yet as I just downloaded 2 mins ago. its new from....tim kremer
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This was surprisingly good, definalty easier to use than cabwiz.exe.

sdlopez83 said:
Try this new cab making utitlity. Its suppose to bypass most grueling issues of cab making... Havnt tried it out yet as I just downloaded 2 mins ago. its new from....tim kremer
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Hi!
If i just want to replace a edited file inside a cad archive, how can i do that?
I tried this but i realy don't understand what to do
ToddeSwe

ToddeSwe said:
Hi!
If i just want to replace a edited file inside a cad archive, how can i do that?
I tried this but i realy don't understand what to do
ToddeSwe
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Use WinCE Cab Manager. It's simple as working with a ZIP/RAR archive. Drag & drop supported for file edition & replacements.

Any help
Ok guys, I downloaded the OCP Software, that is great and all, but I would actually like to know what code is used and if there is something that will allow me to learn how to write the code. I do know a little about writing in VB 6.0, I know that is not a widly used program code. So if anyone could help me please, that would be great. Thanks

Is there any other easiest technique?

davidtwhittle said:
Is there any other easiest technique?
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Do a OEM package, it is super easy to do, and execute oem2cab. If you cant find it I can share it with you

Ye,its good if you share it with me.I ll be come at your facebook page but if you share here,then it will be good for me.

davidtwhittle said:
Ye,its good if you share it with me.I ll be come at your facebook page but if you share here,then it will be good for me.
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http://www.4shared.com/file/6mxJ-EHQ/OEMS.html
here you go

Change shortcut icons on WM6

Hey guys...I have searched and search the forums for a way to change the shortcut icons for my programs...can anyone help me with this? I downloaded resource editor but I cannot get it to work...I cant believe something that should be so simple is this much of a pain!!
Anyways, I appreciate any help that you guys/gals can offer.

try this
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
it's exactly what you are looking for..

EAsy!!!
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/

AWESOME!!! They both work like a charm!!!
Since you have to pay for SK Tools I guess I will go with the freeware...but thanks again this was exactly what i needed and very user friendly!

Here's Pics
Checkout some of mine!!! Vistaized!!!!

mrram said:
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
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Ive got a question about using ResHacker...what file format do the icons have to be in? Ive got them in .ico also I am trying to put a icon to an application that doesnt currently have one do you know how I can do this in Res Hacker
In SKtools: I'm having problems with the icon format as well...any idea what format its looking for?
I guess I spoke to soon about them running perfect

How to
In ResHacker open file u want to change the icon of, then hit the action button, and then replace icon. However, with some .exe or .dll files u cannot change there icons.

any help on this one. I have shortcut creator and for some reason when i point it to the Lnk file then to the ico file it just makes a duplicate and renames the old .bak. the icons don't change?
I tried the sk iconmaker and it won't show any of my ico files in the folder.
how can you change icons?

Well, You could do it manually. To change the icon of all shortcuts download a registry editor (PHM RegEdit is free and great), Then goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\inkfile\defaulticon.Edit the string value "default" to the path to the icon you whant all shortcuts to have. The path must lead to a exe, dll or ico file.
DOWNLOAD rViwer TO MANAGE ICON IN dll FILES
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-rviewer-v0-2.html

this stuff is gold thanks for all the links.

Has anyone tried to sucessfull take out the dll file from the folder to the storage card....
kindly help if yes..

vikasraj said:
Has anyone tried to sucessfull take out the dll file from the folder to the storage card....
kindly help if yes..
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Look at this post:
jmckeejr said:
Are you trying to extract the files from the ROM? You can use ROMExtractor to copy hard to get files from device. just run the exe and select the filesyou want.
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Tools for hacking dll, exe, etc. for shortcut icons.
Add one more tools:
Restorator,
Restorator is an award-winning utility to edit windows resources in applications and their components, e.g. files with .exe, .dll, .res, .rc, .dcr, extension (see PE files and RES files).
Change, add, remove resources such as text, images, icons, sounds, videos, version, dialogs and menus in almost all programs.
Restorator is used for translation/localization, customization, design improvement and development.
This resource editor comes with an intuitive user-interface, complete documentation with many examples and prompt user support in the discussion forums or via email.
Download: [trial version] - [patch for full version]
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besides we got:
SK Shortcut Manager
ytsejam_ said:
try this
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
it's exactly what you are looking for..
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Resource Hacker
mrram said:
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
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Resource Editor
Colin Wilson has written an open source Resource Editor which may interest those looking for source code.
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RViewer for PPC
WhiteRussianBC said:
Well, You could do it manually. To change the icon of all shortcuts download a registry editor (PHM RegEdit is free and great), Then goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\inkfile\defaulticon.Edit the string value "default" to the path to the icon you whant all shortcuts to have. The path must lead to a exe, dll or ico file.
DOWNLOAD rViwer TO MANAGE ICON IN dll FILES
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-rviewer-v0-2.html
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&
RomExtractor(PPC exe)
jmckeejr said:
Are you trying to extract the files from the ROM? You can use ROMExtractor to copy hard to get files from device. just run the exe and select the filesyou want.
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wg5566 said:
Add one more tools:
Restorator,
besides we got:
SK Shortcut Manager
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Great useful thread. Thanks.
Concerning icons I like to add this thread

How to use and install things on your HTC Diamond.

Hi.
Can anyone of u plz tell me how to use open gl and how to install thongs like Diamond cubes themes and more. Plz teach me how to do this cuz i cant get this things to work. I wana use me htc for something funny not just use it like a phone.
plz help me if u can.

I am not an experienced person, but I try to answer you.
you need a file called CAB. Download the CAB file for a particular program.
Never unzip it. The CAB file itself acts as a exe file.
1) Sync your diamond to the PC with active sync.
2) copy the cab file to your diamond
3) double click on the cab file.
4) Install either on your ROM or internal memory
Good luck!

Google is your friend.

If your new to Pocket PC devices, check this out.
Regards,
Carty..

Thx guys for great help

I have been all over this site, ppcgeeks and sprintusers and maybe I am on brain overload, but I do not understand how to install manila files. I have done programs and cabs. I have all sorts of tweaks and changes on my diamond. I am trying to change just my icons. i have downloaded many of the files that people create, but cannot figure out where to get them to install. any help anyone could pass on will be sooo appreciated. I have Diamond TF3D Config, I have Diamond Tweaks and I have PHM RegEdit...what am i missing?

I have the same question as Kndracing. Dont know what to do with the manila files.

lexster said:
I have the same question as Kndracing. Dont know what to do with the manila files.
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Copy them to your \Windows folder with Resco Explorer or Total Commander.

so why use total commander and not just drag the manila into window\, pls. fill me out with more details. Thank you.

lexster said:
so why use total commander and not just drag the manila into window\, pls. fill me out with more details. Thank you.
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Because ActiveSync/File Explorer can't copy files with System attribute and Total Commander can. Apart from that, it is a way better file manager than the system one. And unlike the desktop version, it is free.

Joppiz HTC LOVER said:
how to install thongs
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Maybe because I'm tired, but this made me laugh.

Extract & edit .cab setup files

I have a question that is how can I extract or edit .cab files to add sth to it or use some of its file on my new programs ??
I found some software such as magiccab but is not free & I couldn't even test it
please help me
tnx

try to use CECabmgr, its also paid but the tryal version lets you play with it for 30 days..

Look up Wince Cab Analyzer (I think that's the name). It's free, and you can look at cab contents and dump them. Also, the cab tool in sk tools lets you unpack cab files.

thanks
I'm using CECabmgr but I couldn't found 2nd one

You can use SKtools too.

Check out my post considering cab's.

Senax said:
Check out my post considering cab's.
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thank you that's fantastic