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To add programs
1. Determine your Pocket PC and processor type so that you know which version of
the software to install. Tap
and then
Settings
. On the
System
tab, tap
About
. In
the
Version
tab, make a note of the information in
Processor
.
2. Download the program to your desktop computer (or insert the CD or disk that
contains the program into your desktop computer). You may see a single *.exe file,
a *.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 Pocket PC and
your 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 the *.EXE file.
•
If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions
on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your desktop computer,
the installer will automatically transfer 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 any installation
instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, use
ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on
your Pocket PC. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, see
the ActiveSync online help.
Once installation is complete, tap
,
Programs
, and then the program icon to switch
to it.
To remove programs
1.
Tap
and then
Settings
.
2. In the
System
tab, tap
Remove Programs
.
If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on
your Pocket PC to locate the program, tap and hold the program, and then tap
Delete
on
the pop-up menu.