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Converting EXE to CAB for Extended ROM Auto-Install?

Hey Guys,
I have been customising my extended rom so when I hard reset I get all the applications I want (Resco file explorer etc). I have been doing this with .cab files fine.
The problem is that I have files which are .exe setup files (e.g Flash player 6). These have to be installed on the PC, and the cab is copied to the XDA and run. I would like to just have e.g a flash CAB file to put on the extended ROM.
is there a way to convert the PC EXE into a XDA cab file, or some way to run the PC exe on the device automatically in extended rom?
I know some .exe setup files can be extracted using winrar which then give you the cab file, flash player isnt one of them though.
Regards,
Jez.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=10058

Jez said:
is there a way to convert the PC EXE into a XDA cab file, or some way to run the PC exe on the device automatically in extended rom?
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Use Windows Registry Editor (regedit.exe) to look for the path where your Desktop Exes are extracted to PocketPC Cabs:
Look for this value:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services]
"InstalledDir"="k:\system\hardware\pda\imate\ASync"
Now, open your Windows Explorer and go to the path. You will find your cabs in corresponding folders (e.g, folder MacromediaFlash shall contain Flash6.arm.cab and etc...)
If you need to do more complex restoration, use Restorator tool. It restores your directory and file structure, registry settings, installs cabs, writes boot screens and does everything nice...

Oh my god, you are both bloody geniouses!!
This is wicked, cheers guys!
Regards,
Jez.

Any other ways to xtracting & repacking to cab?
Renaming the file format (exe to any formats) & exe xtractor software doesn't work.
I can compress any data to .cab, but how to xtract perfectly exe files?

Convert EXE to Cab online without having to download any software
If you have an EXE file that you would normaly run on your PC to install a sofware... it looks like this online converter work to have it converted into a cab file for your cell phone!!!
try it!
1- first you need to compress your EXE file into a ZIP folder... that will create a ZIP file on your desktop.
2- then you go to http://media-convert.com/convert/
3- browse on the first field to determine witch file on your pc you want to convert .. select the ZIP file you just created...
4- on the second part of the page you will be ask what format you want to convert your ZIP file to .. on the scrolldown menu select . CAB... and hit the convert button .. the online service will do the rest ..
Basicaly will upload your file onto their server , process it and render it to you on a file download link ...
There you go you have now a CAB version of your EXE file to upload on your phone with ActiveSync...

My problem
how to say... the site is cool ,and i get my file converted. However, the nature of that file hasn't been changed into a cab. it is still an exe. I dunno if i have done something wrong when converting.

Need RM player for Wizrd !!

Hi Guys;
I've searched many times for a player that plays .rm and .ram files, but couldn't find it TCMP can't play these files, can anyone give me a link where to download or purchase this player ???
thank you in advance.

Tried this?
http://www.realnetworks.com/industries/serviceproviders/mobile/products/player/index.html

are u sure?
thanx for your help; but does it support windows mobile 5 ? I'm afraid of taking risk to install it !!! need a quick reply plzzz.

I adwise you to make a backup before installing. Make a backup with Sunnysoft Backup Manager or other available software.

I've tried. Works well on WM5.
Default setup is bad. you need to extract cab file in temp.
I've joined the default cab.
Martinlbb

thank you buddy ..
Thanx alot; i've extracted your .cab file into TEMP folder on my device, then i've tapped on it to install the cool real one player; i'm happy with it ..

Re: thank you buddy ..
Wow.. Cool stuff..Thanks for sharing, Just got it installed on my Wizard.
Take a little longer to reboot. Able to run the RealOne player now..
Need to try some big files to checkout the performance.
For those who don't know how to extract the .cab file..You can do a search in google like me.. :roll: ..................... or try this :lol: ...
1) Start -> Run -> %temp% , to open the temp folder
2) run the xxxx.exe file, a new folder will generate in the temp folder.
3) copy the realplayer.cab inside the new folder into your ppc and install it.
Have fun..
Ops.. did not see the attachment until i login..

I got it, and also learn how to extract the cab file. thanks a lot. have fun.

howto convert from RAR file to .CAB

Hi, guys and gals. I have a question on how to install Ifonz and I contact to my wing.I download the WinRAR file,extract it to a folder and copy it to storage card,try to install it,it won't install.all I see is xml,but not .cab.how do I make it as .cab in order to run it on my wing.Thanks in advance.

The-Marsh said:
Hi, guys and gals. I have a question on how to install Ifonz and I contact to my wing.I download the WinRAR file,extract it to a folder and copy it to storage card,try to install it,it won't install.all I see is xml,but not .cab.how do I make it as .cab in order to run it on my wing.Thanks in advance.
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when you have winrar is shows cab files as archives

no it does not have anything say .cab i only see setup.xml that is it.when I click on that to install with my wing it open that folder all I see is words and symbols.

Lol, that's what is usually inside a cab. An xml and a few other files. Just run that "rar" on your device and you'll be fine and if you want, you can just rename the file to xxxxxx.cab instead of rar.

my device does not have Winrar to extract the files.I only can extract with my desktop.after extract it,it replace as a folder.I have tried rename that folder as xxxxx.cab and copy it to my storage card via Activesync.when I open that file to run,it does not install as like other file such as google map from google site.am I dumb or what

If the IFonz cab is compressed as a rar file, use winrar on your computer to open the rar file. You can download winrar for free - just google it. Once you have opened the rar file with winrar you will see what looks like another rar file inside. This is the cab. Do not open this. Simply drag and drop this to your desktop *or wherever you want on your computer* and then place that on your device. then use your device and navigate to where you placed the cab and simply click on it to install.

HotRod you are the genesis.I have been trying to figure it out for days.you make it so clear even a dummy like me can learn Thank Bro.

The-Marsh said:
HotRod you are the genesis.I have been trying to figure it out for days.you make it so clear even a dummy like me can learn Thank Bro.
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Glad I could help.

windows see cab file as zip or rar (whatever u have anyway).......u just have to copy that "zip" file (which is a cab actually) to your card on the pda and from the pda (file manager etc etc) click it to install. DO NOT extraxt the "zip" file just copy it ....

Thanks Coolis, I got it installed.now I know some Winrar files, I have to extract in order to see the cab. files.some are just cab. files which is ready to install.what I did was,I extract every files even cab. files.that was my problem.I got it figured out.thanks guys.I have another queston.I have to post it under new thread.

i have similar problem,when i open .rar with winrar, i cant find any cab or rar file. pls help me...the first first file is meta-inf.

Q how can i play or install .rar gaemes

hey ive faund age of empires for ppc but i cant play it its a .rar date how can i install or play it?

Answer
Unrar it.
goto http://www.rarlab.com
What is there download and right click on youre rar and extract the files the you need.

thx
yee somin like that ive searchd but icant go to inet whit my pc is there somin like that 4 pda or online unrar or so
thx

http://www.rarlab.com/rar/pocketrar39b1.exe

hehe thx but 44 this i most go 2 at my pc but i cant is there a posebilite

.rar files are archived files (compressed files)
you can unpack them with winrar, on the pc, or with winrar for ppc (for unpacking with the device itself)
the best way to unpack these .rar files is on your pc, and then copy the .cab file to your ppc, to start installing the game.
or use the instalation program included in the .rar file if it is an .exe file
a program will be installed to your pc, and the program will install and copy everything to your ppc.
if the game has no installation, only an .exe file and some data files, copy al the files to a new map on your ppc and click on the .exe (with an file explorer)
grtz.

download it on your phone, then connect your phone to a pc transfer the file to the pc and install it that way?

larsjeee said:
.rar files are archived files (compressed files)
you can unpack them with winrar, on the pc, or with winrar for ppc (for unpacking with the device itself)
the best way to unpack these .rar files is on your pc, and then copy the .cab file to your ppc, to start installing the game.
or use the instalation program included in the .rar file if it is an .exe file
a program will be installed to your pc, and the program will install and copy everything to your ppc.
if the game has no installation, only an .exe file and some data files, copy al the files to a new map on your ppc and click on the .exe (with an file explorer)
grtz.
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I've never felt so stupid. I've got Unrar on my computer and it seems to be unacking things, but it does it in a heartbeat and then I don't know where it's sending the unpacked files; i can't find them anywhere. where the heck do I look. The program doesn't seem to have a screen or any functions; it's doing something in the background AND making me feel like an idiot. Anyone got a "Well duh!" to help me blush?

right click the rar file and click extract here.
It will extract it to the same location you have the rar file.

[Q] 7zip for ppc?

Hi anyone find this. please i need the cab file to extract some files on my leo. I dont have desktop so dont advise it lol.

Try Pocket RAR. Works perfectly

DirkGently1 said:
Try Pocket RAR. Works perfectly
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is it working for 7zip?

anykne help me plz?

have you tried pocket rar as suggested?

Why not use 7-Zip mobile version found at link below:
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

Mister B it wont extract on our devices. it will install in our device but will not extract files. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847206

thebest1 said:
Mister B it wont extract on our devices. it will install in our device but will not extract files. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847206
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In that case the only options left are resco explorers built in zip software or pocket rar if it will handle 7zip.
The world of file compression would be simpler without 7zip !

The 7zip app is crap. It barely functions. I think that resco file explorer will handle 7zips.
You might want to have that verified before you shell out for it though.
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