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3.8 Installing the software
There are various ways to install software on Windows CE devices.
3.8.1 Manual CAB file installation
An ActiveSync, FTP or other connection is set up with the Windows CE devices and the CAB file is copied to
the devices.
Then click the My Device icon to open the Explorer desktop. Double-tap the CAB file icon to start the CAB
file installation.
A dialogue box then appears where you can select the installation folder. CAB files supplied by ACD must
be installed in the predefined folder.
Once the installation is complete, the CAB file is deleted automatically.
For the installation to be successful, it is necessary to close all programs and their libraries which are to be
replaced.
This type of installation can also be performed from a remote location by remote access using VNC.
3.8.2 CAB file installation while startup
An ActiveSync, FTP or other connection is set up with the Windows CE devices and the CAB file is copied to
the devices.
A batch file entitled UpdateCE.bat is copied into the \Flashdisk folder.
It is executed the next time you boot the device and must contain the command line to install the CAB file.
Example of an UpdateCE.bat
@echo off
\Windows\wceload.exe /noaskdest "\Flashdisk\My Setup.CAB"
exit
The /noaskdest parameter supports the automatic installation when booting without any further user
interaction.
Once the installation is complete, the CAB file is deleted automatically.
This type of installation offers numerous advantages:
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During booting, the programs and libraries you want to replace are not loaded. Overwriting with the
CAB installation is always successful.
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The CAB file is installed without any user input required.
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This type of installation is recommended for program-controlled software updates.
Scenario: the application recognises a necessary update, loads the CAB file and the batch if
applicable and prompts booting. This will then launch the installation.