Whats the difference between a cab and exe. - HD2 General

I downloaded some cabs and when they go into my storage card I tap on the folder it makes. Inside the folder is an exe. and when I click on that the app starts. Its stupid why cant I just download the exe would that be faster. Hahahaha it funny why ddo I got to go threw all this process give me the exe any day.

Dumbluck said:
I downloaded some cabs and when they go into my storage card I tap on the folder it makes. Inside the folder is an exe. and when I click on that the app starts. Its stupid why cant I just download the exe would that be faster. Hahahaha it funny why ddo I got to go threw all this process give me the exe any day.
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cabs don't install just an exe. They also prepare your device to run a program. They make a shortcut in your program folder, they change the registry, install some extra files like databases, helper programs like dll's, help files etc. etc.

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appelflap said:
cabs don't install just an exe. They also prepare your device to run a program. They make a shortcut in your program folder, they change the registry, install some extra files like databases, helper programs like dll's, help files etc. etc.
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Thank you for doing your job and answering my question. Now continue and answer all my questions like your supposed too.

Dumbluck said:
Thank you for doing your job and answering my question.....
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I like to show off what I know Thank you for asking your question.

Dumbluck said:
Thank you for doing your job and answering my question. Now continue and answer all my questions like your supposed too.
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Whats with the attitude dude? It's no one his "job" to answer "your" questions. Now continue and answer all my questions like your supposed too. LOL are you serious? Smells like a troll 1st class...

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CAB file, A nightmare !

Hello,
How do we run CAB file, i want to install a software which is in CAB files and when i click on it, i am getting this message " there is no application associated with (file name). Run the application first, then open this file from within the application"
Any Idea ?
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woolies said:
Hello,
How do we run CAB file, i want to install a software which is in CAB files and when i click on it, i am getting this message " there is no application associated with (file name). Run the application first, then open this file from within the application"
Any Idea ?
Thanks[/b]
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A CAB-file can only run on your device...You have to copy/paste it into your device as is ( my documents or so ) find it using your file-explorer, tap it, and it will install... :wink: hope this helps...
BTW it is not a zip-file. though it looks as if it is on your PC, just FYI...
I have tried tihs and this message i am getting " there is no application associated with (file name). Run the application first, then open this file from within the application"
Help !!
Thanks
woolies said:
I have tried tihs and this message i am getting " there is no application associated with (file name). Run the application first, then open this file from within the application"
Help !!
Thanks
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Is this on your device ?...hm if it is, you may have to nename the file, "...".cab
Tried this one as well, Same message, i am kinda down
Help me
Thanks
Tried this one as well, same message
Help me
Thanks
woolies said:
Tried this one as well, same message
Help me
Thanks
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What OS are you running ?
Windows mobile 2003 second edition version 4.21.1088, i have MDA Compact
woolies said:
Windows mobile 2003 second edition version 4.21.1088, i have MDA Compact
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may I ask which cab. it is, could maybe take a look at it
Ohh sure, that will solve my problem, have you seen other post regarding the today screen, its only that, the program we need to modify the today screen its in cab file, and as you said i did but same message coming up .
i am gonna paste the link here, and you can have a look please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=27331
000CAB3C.001
000CAB3D.002
000CAB3E.003
TOGGLE~1.000
These files i have downloaded, it says 000CAB3C so i think its CAB file,
You can have a look aat here as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=26468
If you find something please let me know
Thanks m8
woolies said:
Ohh sure, that will solve my problem, have you seen other post regarding the today screen, its only that, the program we need to modify the today screen its in cab file, and as you said i did but same message coming up .
i am gonna paste the link here, and you can have a look please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=27331
000CAB3C.001
000CAB3D.002
000CAB3E.003
TOGGLE~1.000
These files i have downloaded, it says 000CAB3C so i think its CAB file,
You can have a look aat here as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=26468
If you find something please let me know
Thanks m8
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Ohh I know that one, that's Vijay's nice little thingy, well you want them all I assume, so be sure to empty your browser cache, then download this one... http://www.vijay555.com/vj/ToggleToday/VJToggleStuff.cab
Then sync with your device....copy and paste the file as is into your device, in "my documents", disconnect your device from sync, then use your file-explorer ( the default one ) to find the cab file, tap it, and it installs...have just checked it, it works just fine... :wink:
Hello
I am really sorry to say that i am getting same message "there is no application associated with (file name). Run the application first, then open this file from within the application" I think i have to istall a software which can help me to run these files ? because it says "NO APPLICATION ASSOCIATION WITH " and i see these files like open with icon in computer (see Attactment) now i dont really understand what should i do ,
Please
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woolies said:
Hello
I am really sorry to say that i am getting same message "there is no application associated with (file name). Run the application first, then open this file from within the application" I think i have to istall a software which can help me to run these files ? because it says "NO APPLICATION ASSOCIATION WITH " and i see these files like open with icon in computer (see Attactment) now i dont really understand what should i do ,
Please
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Are you absolutely sure that you copy this file as it is to your device ? and you have not made an attachment to cab. extentions on your desktop, so that it renames the file in transfer ? The only time you will need to click the file, is when it is in your mini, "my documents" folder, not before...!
If you are sure about the above, I mean sure..!!! Then maybe it's time for you to do something serious about your OS, 'cause then you have a problem..
...use cab installer and associate files with it!
...then try to disable the setting and see if system setting is restored
Its now fine, i was doing mistake ....Actually i was unzip the file first then i transfered the file, you mentioned AS IT IS helped me alot.
I really appriciate your help...and THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!!
With this small tools,you can specify the folder you want the CAB to be installed to.
Just copy it to you PPC,and run it.You can associate this tools with CAB file so that next time you click a cab on your PPC,the cabinst will take over the rest work in your will.
Thanks alot mate, its really helpful !
woolies said:
Its now fine, i was doing mistake ....Actually i was unzip the file first then i transfered the file, you mentioned AS IT IS helped me alot.
I really appriciate your help...and THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!!
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I kinda figured that, but you kept insisting that you did'nt... :wink:
and you're most welcome..
Guys, if you're using ToggleToday, it works fine on WM2003 in Portrait at QVGA.
I'm currently working on the "proper" version which is WM5 and VGA and landscape friendly as well... stay tuned.
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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.

[THEME] [UPDATED 3-21-09] Family Guy TF3D & S2U2 Themes

I made a Family Guy them for both TF3D & S2U2, and I wanted to share it. Below also are some ringtones and wallpapers.
Also added icons for roms with HD manila. Includes stock, calendar, and sound profile icons.
To Install the TF3D files:
1. Download and unzip the folder to your desktop.
2. Copy and paste all of the files into the \Windows folder on your device.
Say yes to all when it asks if you want to replace these files.
3. Soft reset and you're done.
Rapidshare Family Guy TF3D
Mediafire Family Guy TF3D
Rapidshare Family Guy HD Manila Extra Icons
Mediafire Family Guy HD Manila Extra Icons
To install the S2U2 files:
1. Download and unzip the folder to your desktop.
2. Find the S2U2 folder on your device, it's usually in Program Files on the device's main memory.
3. Drag the gfx folder to your PC desktop to save it and then delete it on the device.
4. Copy the new gfx folder into the S2U2 folder.
5. Soft reset and you're done.
Rapidshare Family Guy S2U2
Mediafire Family Guy S2U2
Let me know if you have any questions or comments and I will try to answer them.
My X-Men and Dark Knight themes are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3352520
If you liked my work and want to donate to me for my hard work, you may do so here: Donate
Is it possible to give the icon set only or tell me which manillas they are thank you in advance!
nice tks
toomie05 said:
Is it possible to give the icon set only or tell me which manillas they are thank you in advance!
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Here try these.
thedarkness81 said:
Here try these.
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Hey thank you very much for your help great job i love them
haha awesome theme, thanks!
By the way, I was wondering if the icon set also includes an icon for the Call History tab?
awsum work. cheers
These are great! Thanks!
vale|46 said:
haha awesome theme, thanks!
By the way, I was wondering if the icon set also includes an icon for the Call History tab?
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Yes it does, as well as the comm manager tab.
Quck question!
To Install the TF3D files:
1. Download and unzip the folder to your desktop.
2. Copy and paste all of the files into the \Windows folder on your device.
Say yes to all when it asks if you want to replace these files.
3. Soft reset and you're done.
Ok, so I am going to sound like an idiot but I don't know so I'm gonna ask anyway
When #2 says "paste all files into the /Windows folder on your device" is that one you create with the / or is it just the Windows folder on My Device? That folder has soo many files in it so it seems like youo would lose those files if you wanted to delete one day... And I have not installed a theme this way. I have done cab file themes and done the TF3D route, but not the manilla way...
Someone wanna help this poor soul? lol, thanks!
Fantastic! All we need now is a "Shipoopi" ringtone...
Sho'nuff said:
To Install the TF3D files:
1. Download and unzip the folder to your desktop.
2. Copy and paste all of the files into the \Windows folder on your device.
Say yes to all when it asks if you want to replace these files.
3. Soft reset and you're done.
Ok, so I am going to sound like an idiot but I don't know so I'm gonna ask anyway
When #2 says "paste all files into the /Windows folder on your device" is that one you create with the / or is it just the Windows folder on My Device? That folder has soo many files in it so it seems like youo would lose those files if you wanted to delete one day... And I have not installed a theme this way. I have done cab file themes and done the TF3D route, but not the manilla way...
Someone wanna help this poor soul? lol, thanks!
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That's basically what the cab installs do. Use the folder that is already called Windows on the device.
thedarkness81 said:
That's basically what the cab installs do. Use the folder that is already called Windows on the device.
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Ok, so you install it to the Windows folder which has tons of files. So what happens if you want to uninstall the theme and put back the original or some other one?
Sho'nuff said:
Ok, so you install it to the Windows folder which has tons of files. So what happens if you want to uninstall the theme and put back the original or some other one?
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There are places on XDA to get the original theme back, or you can drag all of the manila files from the windows folder into a folder on your PC to copy them and save for later. Yes you put them in the windows folder with all of the files in it. Just drag over from PC desktop to windows folder and soft reset.
Any chance of making it a .cab or .theme extension
Sho'nuff said:
Any chance of making it a .cab or .theme extension
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Sorry I can't make a cab but ask around, I'm sure someone can do it for you.
Teppic24 said:
Fantastic! All we need now is a "Shipoopi" ringtone...
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Is this what you were looking for?
thedarkness81 said:
Sorry I can't make a cab but ask around, I'm sure someone can do it for you.
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Well thanks, figured I'd ask
thedarkness81 said:
Is this what you were looking for?
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Perfect. Thanks
Yea, so when i try to put the files into the /windows folder, its hard to do since there ISNT a windows folder when looking at the device on my computer. What should i do?!

Screen rotation (2010/01/08)

Hello to ALL
On the various forums for the HD2 exists much proposals/solutions to change the orientation of the screen.
I did not find ANY Simple solution to do it, much cab are totaly disproportionate for this simple function !!!!!!
I am in favour of the simple solutions: to pass in landscape only when necessary.
Who is able to provide me a SIMPLE procedure to make available, in the icon "Button", the “TALK/SEND” button ?????
I use HD2TWEAK and I could thus assign to a long support the rotation of the screen.
Many many thanks for your help
Paterr
I've coded a simple app to do what you've asked.
Unzip the attachment on your PC and copy the 2 files to the windows folder on your phone. Then, when you long-hold on the call button it will toggle the screen rotation between portrait and landscape.
Hope this helps
Edit:
I've updated this application a couple of times, and it now comes with a GUI so you can select what orientation you want to toggle with.
It's available from the following thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5317261
johncmolyneux said:
I've coded a simple app to do what you've asked.
Unzip the attachment on your PC and copy the 2 files to the windows folder on your phone. Then, when you long-hold on the call button it will toggle the screen rotation between portrait and landscape.
Hope this helps
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Thanks!
Butt there is only 1 file in it!?
Bobbe77NL said:
Thanks!
Butt there is only 1 file in it!?
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Oops
Fixed now - 2 files.
This works.. better than any other tweak available
Thanks a Ton buddy!
Screen rotation (2010/01/11)
johncmolyneux
I do not know how to say "THANK YOU" !!!
That is exactly want I want.
Last question may I propose your "solution" to a friend ????
Paterr
Paterr said:
johncmolyneux
I do not know how to say "THANK YOU" !!!
That is exactly want I want.
Last question may I propose your "solution" to a friend ????
Paterr
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Of course mate. It's there for anyone who wants it.
Glad it helped
Screen rotation (2010/01/08) (2010/01/11)
Sorry I forgot one question !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you know a "good program" runing on my PC (XP SP3) who offer the possibility to "modify" the registers on my HD2.
Thanks again
Paterr
Paterr said:
Sorry I forgot one question !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you know a "good program" runing on my PC (XP SP3) who offer the possibility to "modify" the registers on my HD2.
Thanks again
Paterr
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Have a look at CeRegEdit - that's a great program.
Screen rotation (2010/01/12)
Thank you for CERegEditor program.
But I cannot “change” some registers: (HKLM/System/GWE/Touch/Filter/Minimumtaptime).
=> “Write error Cannot write value data”
An idea?????
Sorry but I have a new question:
The “Contacts” icon list the Contacts AND the SIM content;
Do you know a solution (register) to list ONLY the Contacts in order to preserve the SIM content????
Thanks again
Paterr
johncmolyneux said:
I've coded a simple app to do what you've asked.
Unzip the attachment on your PC and copy the 2 files to the windows folder on your phone. Then, when you long-hold on the call button it will toggle the screen rotation between portrait and landscape.
Hope this helps
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Hi, I unzipped the attachment and get a PLtoggle.exe file and a shortcut folder marked long_send. I've copied both files to my phone and installed the PLToggle hotfix, but when I long hold the call button nothing happens. WHat am I doing wrong?
snerkler said:
Hi, I unzipped the attachment and get a PLtoggle.exe file and a shortcut folder marked long_send. I've copied both files to my phone and installed the PLToggle hotfix, but when I long hold the call button nothing happens. WHat am I doing wrong?
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Did you copy them to the windows folder?
And what do you mean "installed the PLToggle hotfix"???
Incidentally - there's a new version of this app. See the link in my sig to find it.
johncmolyneux said:
Did you copy them to the windows folder?
And what do you mean "installed the PLToggle hotfix"???
Incidentally - there's a new version of this app. See the link in my sig to find it.
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I copied them onto my card storage, located PLToggle.exe using file explorer, pressed it and it installed onto my phone and then restarted.
I've heard of folk talking about the windows folder before, what are you referring to when you say windows folder?
snerkler said:
I copied them onto my card storage, located PLToggle.exe using file explorer, pressed it and it installed onto my phone and then restarted.
I've heard of folk talking about the windows folder before, what are you referring to when you say windows folder?
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Okay - running the exe doesn't install it. Copying it to the windows folder is all you need. (It's not like installing a cab file).
In file explorer go to Menu and select "Show all files". Then, in the root folder of your device, you will have a windows folder. You need to copy PLToggle and long_send into that folder.
I tried and it did very good to rotate my garmin mobile XT.
I will pass this link to my friends.
Thank You, man!
johncmolyneux said:
I've coded a simple app to do what you've asked.
Unzip the attachment on your PC and copy the 2 files to the windows folder on your phone. Then, when you long-hold on the call button it will toggle the screen rotation between portrait and landscape.
Hope this helps
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It doesn't seem to work on Omnia 2.I did copy the two files on windows folder, but only when I press on the "exe" file it works,not when I long-hold the call button.Any help?
kyriosx said:
It doesn't seem to work on Omnia 2.I did copy the two files on windows folder, but only when I press on the "exe" file it works,not when I long-hold the call button.Any help?
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Can you try the one in my signature - PLToggle?
That is a more up-to-date version. I'd actually forgotten about this thread, so I'll delete the original cab and just link the new version.
Thanks for the reminder
Let me know how you get on.

Help Please. Cabs not going into My documents

Hope someone can help.
As usual i am putting new cabs into my documents on the pc and syncing. But when i open file explorer, these new cabs are now showing as windows files that cannot be open as oppossed to cabs as they used to be.
I'm a bit of a noob ,so i'm not sure i have explained this very well but hopefully someone can help.
Thanks in advance.....
sounds like you are extracting the cabs to me, i just have a folder on my sd card i call general crap, and i copy all my cabs in there, go to file explorer sd card then general crap then click on what i want to install
Thanks very much for the swift response. Its very odd that this has started happening all of a sudden. Some cabs ie wallpapers, are going into my documents, but others as i said seem to now be windows files and not cabs, once they are in my documents and cannot be opened, very very frustrating !! I'll try what you said this evening and see if it works, but i cannot understand why it would all of a sudden be extracted when thats never been the case before ?
I'm sure i must have changed something, but i wish i new what
Cheers again for your help. I would be lost without this site, and my HD2 would be no-where near as much fun.
Thanks for the help, but it didn't work. Files still appear as window type files that i cannot open instead of the usual cabs. Wish i new whats changed, but unless anyone has a suggestion, i can feel a dreaded hard reset coming on !!!
Can you not just explore your device with activesync and copy the files manually, rather than using some method of synching? Or, connect as a USB drive and copy the files to your memory card. Either they're not actually cab installers, or the sync process is doing something to them.
Just tried both your suggestions, but with no luck. But thanks anyway for the reply. Wish i new what has changed but something has .
NREYNOLDS said:
Just tried both your suggestions, but with no luck. But thanks anyway for the reply. Wish i new what has changed but something has .
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What actually happens then when you click a cab file? Do any old cab files work, or is it now all cab files that won't work?
It says " The file ????? cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file "
You can see before you try to open it that its not right, as i say , it appears to be a window file not a cab, once it goes on my device, though judging by the size of the file it is all there !!!
Wallpaper cabs seem to be working for some reason though.
Using your PC, browse to the folder on your phone and see what the file is called. If it doesn't look like a cab file should, then it probably won't have a .cab extension. (I only say this because the file explorer on the phone does not show file extensions. Your PC may not be set up to do so either though. The alternative is to use Total Commander or Resco to see what the file extension is.)
Can you give me a link to a cab file that doesn't work for you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=576232
Shortcuts to start menu folders is one of the cabs. As above .
I'll have a play with the other things youv'e said.
Thanks again for you help.
NREYNOLDS said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=576232
Shortcuts to start menu folders is one of the cabs. As above .
I'll have a play with the other things youv'e said.
Thanks again for you help.
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Don't thank me till we've fixed it
Did you first unzip the file in that linked thread?
No, i'm putting it on unzipped as i normally do.
Looking at them on the pc, they appear as normal .
NREYNOLDS said:
No, i'm putting it on unzipped as i normally do.
Looking at them on the pc, they appear as normal .
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Well the link you gave me is a zip file with a cab file in it, so you would need to unzip it first. Cab files are actually a format of compression, so it's likely that a cab file and a zip file would have the same icon on your PC. It's for reasons like that that I always make sure to have file extensions switched on on my PC.
Try unzipping it and copying the contents to your phone and see how you get on with that.
You are a life saver. Now I can say thank-you very much, that worked perfectly. This website is brilliant for those of you who know what your doing and for those like me who just like to play with their device and make use of the knowledge on this site.
Thanks again.
NREYNOLDS said:
You are a life saver. Now I can say thank-you very much, that worked perfectly. This website is brilliant for those of you who know what your doing and for those like me who just like to play with their device and make use of the knowledge on this site.
Thanks again.
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You're welcome mate. Glad you got it sorted.

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