Error installing a non cab file on my ppc !

[poocketme]

Dear all,

I was trying to download from the net some free and trial softwares for my pocket pc htc P3600 , i found out that only cab files were being installed successfully while other software form gave me an error reading that this is not a valid pocket pc application, do i understand that i need only cab file programs to work on my ppc or any wrong in my way of installation , i just dont know the difference


I appreciate very much your support knowing that most of the nice programs i needed didnt have a cab file version

Thank you much .

[JIMNOLAND]

if the installer is a .EXE run it on your PC with your PPC synced I guess you know how to do cabs

[poocketme]

No i really dont know how to do that can you guide me please ?

[yankeejeep]

To install most .exe files, connect your device to your desktop PC and establish an ActiveSync session. Run the .exe file on the desktop host and the installation to your device will take place over the ActiveSync conduit.

A .cab file you can download directly to your device or copy it over from a desktop PC. To run that installation, just use your device's file explorer to find it and run it to carry out the installation.

[poocketme]

Thank you that worked well

[princess_latonya]

For step by step instructions here is a great link that will give you instructions of installing .cab files and .exe files. Great for new pocket pc useres. Installing Windows Mobile Software - How to Install Software on Your Pocket PC