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computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your
device.
If the file is not an installer file, you receive an error message stating
that the program is valid but that it is designed for a different type of
computer. You need to move this file to your device. If you cannot find
any installation instructions for the program in the readme file or
documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the
Program Files
folder on your device. For more information on copying
files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.
To open a program after the installation is complete, tap the
Start
button,
tap
Programs
, and then tap the program icon.
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1
Determine your device and processor type so that you know which
version of the software to install:
a
Tap the
Start
button and tap
Settings
.
b
On the
System
tab, tap
About
.
c
From the
Version
tab, record the processor information.
2
Using Pocket Internet Explorer, download the program to your device.
You may see a single
*.xip
,
*.exe
or
*.zip
file, a
Setup.exe
file, or several
versions of files for different device types and processors. Ensure that
you select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your device
processor type.
3
Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that
comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation
instructions.
4
Tap the file, such as a
*.xip
or *
.exe
file.
The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen.