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3.6 Adding or Removing Programs
Programs added to your Pocket PC at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-Only
Memory). You cannot remove the programs and you will never accidentally
lose ROM contents. All other programs and data files added to your Pocket PC
after factory installations are stored in RAM.
You can install any program created for your Pocket PC as long as your Pocket
PC has enough memory. The most popular place to find software for your
Pocket PC is on the Pocket PC Web site (http://www.pocketpc.com).
Adding Programs
To Add Programs Using ActiveSync
You will need to install the appropriate software for your Pocket PC on your
desktop computer before installing it on your Pocket PC.
1. Determine your Pocket PC and processor type so that you know which
version of the software to install. Tap
Settings System
tab
About
icon
Version
tab and make a note of the information in Processor.
2. Download the program to your desktop computer or, if you have a CD or disk
containing the program, insert the CD or disk into your desktop computer.
You might see a single *.xip, *.exe *.zip file, a Setup.exe file or several
versions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select the
program designed for the Pocket PC and your Pocket PC processor type.
3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files or documentation that
comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation
instructions.
4. Connect your Pocket PC and desktop computer.
5. Double-click on the *.exe file.
If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the
directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your
computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your
Pocket PC.
If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that
the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer.
You will need to move this file to your Pocket PC. If you cannot find