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helpfile / cabwiz

Hi,
I have written a nice helpfile (banking.htm) for my Pocket PC application.
I can install this helpfile with a cab-file on my Pocket PC in the Windows-directory.
But I also want a lnk-file (shortcut) in the windows/help-directory.
What is to code in the inf-file for cabwiz to achive this ???
And what must I do, that my help is listed in the Start/Help, where the helpthemes are listed ???
Thank you for any answer.
Franz

take a look at wcesetup.chm (which came with eVT3/Pocket PC 2002 sdk). In the CabWiz section there is an item called CEShortcuts... there are some examples at the bottom.

[new release] Package Tool - (first part of the new Rom Kitchen)

Package Tool is an extension to Mamaich's imgfs tools
- Main function of this tool is to build packages for a new Rom Kitchen I'm working on
- Using this tool you can also extract the following information after creating a dump folder using viewimgfs.exe:
Core OS
Value: "Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC" or "Windows Mobile-based Smartphone"
Versions
Shows the version of the packages
SYS
This is the OS version
The example shows Crossbow, CE 5.2 Build:15341 AKU 0
NET
This is the .NET Compact Framework version
OEM
This is the version of the OEM packages
The example shows only one,
but I've also seen ROMs with different versions for each OEM package.
In that case there would be multiple OEM entries
Language
The LANGID and the language of the ROM
DPI
The DPI (dots per inch) of the resources
this also depends on the resolution of the device
Value: 96 or 128 or 131 or 192
Certificates
List of all certificates used for the packages.
The OS is signed my Microsoft and the OEM packages are using a certificate from the OEM
Missing Manifests
This is a list of all packages that are missing inside the dump folder.
It is normal that there are missing packages, because the packages from the boot section (XIP) are missing... don’t worry about them
Missing Files
This lists all missing files.
Someone edited the ROM or removed files from the dump folder!
Example:
Code:
[Selected Path]
C:\dump
[Core OS]
Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs
[Versions]
SYS: 5.2.15341.0
OEM: 2.18.0.0
NET: 2.0.6129.0
[Language]
0409 - English (United States)
[DPI]
96
[Certificates]
CN=Microsoft Windows Mobile PCA, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US
CN=OEM Sign 2005
[Missing Manifests]
d92a4f0a-378a-4482-8fd3-bd127a05e4de.dsm
723fb954-d931-4348-b672-82a188e587b5.dsm
13cb07c1-20b6-567f-dfcc-39d58b95e374.dsm
This tool is very useful for analyzing an unknown ROM, especially to extract the OS version and it will be much more useful after the release of the new ROM Kitchen.
It is also possible to execute the tool using the command line
Usage: PKGTool.exe <path to the dumped ROM>
This would just create packages, without any output
Because of this usage, you can just drag & drop the dump folder onto the tool
About the package names
The names of the packages can be extracted from the dump folders for WM6, but WM5 contains GUIDs instead of names.
To provide the ease of WM6 "Package Names" for previous (i.e. WM5) ROMs, the tool collects all package names inside map.txt and replaces the GUIDs with the actual Package Names.
You must let the tool read a WM6 dump to collect the Package Names before it can replace WM5 GUIDs.
e.g.
- Building packages from a WM5 dump creates: 1bc57b2f-c0f3-46c6-8c2a-257952317eac
- Building packages from a WM6 dump creates: OEM_Lang_0409
- Building packages from a WM5 after it was used for a WM6 ROM also creates: OEM_Lang_0409
Extending the map.txt can be disabled by: Menu - Tools - Expand Map
Download: View attachment package_tool_v1.01.zip

ROM dump converted to packages...

It is exactly the tool I'm looking for.
But... doeas it require any additional dll's? VB runtime or whatever? I have had exactly the same problem with your XIPPort. There are two version published here. One works fine (exe file 2007-01-21), second one (published with sources) produces:
message translated from polish into english:
Application can not be executed, because configuration is not valid. Problem can be resolved reinstalling application.
I've got the same message running PKGTool.exe

Sorry...yes, someone else told me the same...
I think it is cos I installed:
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition - DEU Service Pack 1 (KB926606)
I will try to get that working... just give me some time

bepe said:
Sorry...yes, someone else told me the same...
I think it is cos I installed:
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition - DEU Service Pack 1 (KB926606)
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I have VS too.
Please wait - I'm downloading ENG SP1 now. I'll check if it is the reason.
I will try to get that working... just give me some time
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Sure ))

yes, it is the reason... see:
http://community.macrovision.com/showthread.php?p=375127

bepe said:
yes, it is the reason... see:
http://community.macrovision.com/showthread.php?p=375127
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ok. you are right

Ok, I completely removed visual studio and installed it without SP1...
After that I recreated the tool, it should be working now

I've had no problem running the tool (then again i'm running win2k ) but what i'd like to know for now is how to get the OS version/build values
tx

ok, sorry I forgot... the information about the OS might only exists in newer roms
did you have anything after
[Versions]
...
?

bepe said:
ok, sorry I forgot... the information about the OS only exists in newer roms
did you have anything after
[Versions]
...
?
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The program worked flawlessly m8; I'm asking this to know how to get it myself , that is if you don't mind sharing it

the OS version is written into the dsm files...
open this dsm file using a hex editor:
d0b41563-b345-4444-aa15-986e7c7fff99.dsm
after 0x003C you will see something like:
05 00 01 00 D0 07 FF 39
that’s the OS version and build

Yes. It works after installing VS SP1.
Many thanks.

A Great And Very Useful Tool Bepe.
I Cannot Wait To See Your Finished Kitchen.
Cheers

Congrats Bepe!
Package Tool rules

Very nice

Thanks Bepe
I used to coock by ur previous kitchen
It was easy (even 4 beginer like me) and worked very nice
I hope this one will be more usable
1-Would u pls give us the steps?
2-Do we need to have WM6?
3- Is it for all devices, I have Himalaya?
4- Can we use it now or wait for the finished kitchen?
Sorry for to much ques.
Regards

v1.01 - Fixed a small bug in map handling

@The_hesham:
this is only the first part of the new kitchen…
I only released the tool cos it can also be used to analyze roms
to use this for a kitchen you have to wait for the new version

bepe said:
@The_hesham:
this is only the first part of the new kitchen…
I only released the tool cos it can also be used to analyze roms
to use this for a kitchen you have to wait for the new version
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Bepe
As I understand I should have ROM already have the following
1- All *.rgu & dsm files are not deleted during cooking. But we delete *.rgu file in order to save space
2- We alraedy have ROM built by ur way mention some time ago (and I succed to cook with it)
Or I misunderstand somthing

Windows Mobile Device Emulators 6.5.x

I extracted the WinMo device emulators out of the accidentially published 6.5.x SDK (which has meanwhile been removed by MS). So if you want to give your apps a testride on them, here they are.
The zip (330 MB) contains 2 folders, copy them as follows, assuming you already have WM6 SDK installed.
DeviceemulationV65x ==> C:\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6 SDK\PocketPC
My Device Emulators ==> C:\My Documents\
You may need to modify the *.decfg files to your needs, please check the OSImage and Skin paths in each file to fit your configuration.
Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK has now been officially released by MS.
download DTK from Microsoft

Thanks!

6Fg8 said:
I extracted the WinMo device emulators out of the accidentially published 6.5.x SDK (which has meanwhile been removed by MS). So if you want to give your apps a testride on them, here they are.
The zip (330 MB) contains 2 folders, copy them as follows, assuming you already have WM6 SDK installed.
DeviceemulationV65x ==> C:\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6 SDK\PocketPC
My Device Emulators ==> C:\My Documents\
You may need to modify the *.decfg files to your needs, please check the OSImage and Skin paths in each file to fit your configuration.
Thanks to zzattack for providing webspace.
download here
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THANKS!!!
I missed the download from MS and have been waiting for someone to host

Is is possible to flash roms on the emulator to review them before flashing my phone??

Build Version ??

Ogawa said:
Is is possible to flash roms on the emulator to review them before flashing my phone??
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though it would be great, but unfortunately ... no.

The 6.5.3 DTK is meanwhile officially released by MS. I'll remove the download as its no longer necessary.
See this link

this is a 23090?

nokser said:
this is a 23090?
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The one i uploaded was 23090. Dont know what the now officially released one is, didnt install yet.

Ok, thanks for the download

can I install something on emulator or not like previous releases? IE mobile shell to test themes and so on

Hi all! How to incraise main memory size?

Thanks for that link, it works again

the installer wants Microsoft Visual Studio.Is it for free ,where can i download it?

Install In PC, Open VS, edit options emulator, and change image from old file emu

yeah ok,but wherw to gwt VS ?

MS Visual Studio 2008, then create new projekt(for the smartdevice), and Edit options Emulator ...

ok,sorry but there seems tobe a missunderstanding,i dont know where to download VS,i cant find a free download,i dont know why but i find only links where to buy it.I would apprechiate a download link

See this http://www.microsoft.com/poland/developer/produkty/vs2008/vs2008expressedition.mspx

ok the file i am downloading is 900 mb ,but why does the emulator need it now,before i had a wm 6.5 emulator and a 6.5 rom,why does it need now framework,vs,mobile device center+ the emulator and a rom.Before it was about 500mb needed,now its nearly 2gb thats insane

[Q] Registry Editor for Windows 7

I loved my TouchPro 2 so much I bought 2 extras about a year after they came out. I'm glad I did because it is now impossible to find a Windows phone with a slide out screen.
My original TP2 died and I am setting up the new one. But...I've run into a problem. I had used CeRegEdit before and it won't seem to load properly on my new laptop (Windows 7 64-bit). It installs but then I keep getting an error message when launching:
Unhandled exception raised!
Error message: Failed to set data for "
If I click "OK" the program loads but when I try to open the registry I get this message:
Unhandled exception raised!
Error message: Cannot create file "C:\Program Files (x86)\CeRegEditor\favs.crg". Access is denied
I have tried installing MobileRegistryEditor and it won't work either.
Does anyone have any thoughts on how I can get a registry editor to load on my laptop and work?
Thank you.
Bill

I'm confused. Why are you trying to put a registry editor on the computer for your phone...? I just use Total Commander, has a registry editor built-in. I guess it would be easier to edit via the PC, but I usually made quick & direct edits to the registry and it wasn't a big deal to do on the phone.

Why I like PC-based registry editors
I prefer the PC-based registry editors because I don't have the best eyesight and doing it on the phone is a real challenge for me. CeRegEdit was fantastic, but I just can't get it working on this new laptop.
I've never tried loading Total Commander directly to the phone. Are there instructions posted somewhere?
Thanks.

wmtownsend said:
I've never tried loading Total Commander directly to the phone. Are there instructions posted somewhere?
Thanks.
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I don't think you really need directions, it's quite simple! If you have an aftermarket ROM like EnergyROM, it's already included. http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm if you don't have it.
Then just go up until you see the \\Registry, and have a ball.
Edit - if you have issues seeing the screen, why not use MyMobiler?

I'll try it
Thanks for the tip on the screen enlarger. I will try it.
Quick question on the Total Commander. I am unsure which CAB to download and install.
Processor type Windows installer CAB Notes
ARM/XSCALE/
PXA tcmdpocketarm arm/xscale/pxa
(english only) Most users will need this version!
MIPS/SH3
x86 (CAB only) tcmdpocketmipssh3 mips | sh3 | x86
(english only) For older devices
Additional languages included language page Only needed if you install the CAB version
Or try 2.52 beta 3:
(recommended for WinMobile6.5) Forum beta cabs Supports FTP via SSL, bluetooth with WidComm/Broadcom stack
Download CAB files of Total Commander 2.52 beta 3:
Devices with touch screen (Total Commander Pocket+PocketPC Phone):
arm
mips
sh3
x86
Total Commander Smartphone (devices with NO touch screen):
arm
x86
Total Commander for Windows CE:
arm
mips
sh3
sh4
Any suggestions?

wmtownsend said:
Quick question on the Total Commander. I am unsure which CAB to download and install.
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I guess the page is a little confusing, but in reality there's only 2 cab's to the page I linked you to. I figured you'd know it's ARM/XSCALE and not MIPS, but hey .
http://tcce.s3.amazonaws.com/ce3/tcmdpocketarm.cab

Install application from computer - Windows 10 Mobile

Hello there.
Is there any way how to install .xap/.appx/.appxbundle to my Windows phone device from my computer? I know I can install Visual Studio 2015 with deployment tool but I want to be sure I can install downloaded applications from the Internet and they won't crash.
Thanks in advance!

for XAP files you must have WP SDK installed (and use deploy tools or WPPT)
for APPX files you can use portal method (enable developer and portal in settings) and send appx file via FTP WEB interface (connect to phone with phone WiFi IP address)

Where can I download the Lite SDK?
Download the WP8.x SDK Tools Lite for your current WP8.x version:
- WP8.1: http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/15281796/file.html (155 MB)(v1.20)*
- WP8.0: http://www14.zippyshare.com/v/18768687/file.html (65 MB)(v1.20)
* APPX deploying might not work on Windows 7 (Error - The parameter is incorrect).
| How do I install the Lite SDK?
1) Extract the zip file and run InstallWP8XSDKToolsLite.bat to start the installation
2) After a few minutes WP8 Lite SDK should be installed on Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 and 64bit)
| How can I developer unlock my phone?
- Step by step guide: https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/...UsingtheWindowsPhoneDeveloperRegistrationTool RegistrationTool
| How can I deploy an application to my phone?
- Step by step guide: https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/...UsingtheWindowsPhoneApplicationDeploymentTool DeploymentTool
| Registering an App Studio account for free
1) Register for a free App Studio account on: http://apps.windowsstore.com/
2) Now Developer unlock your Phone with the WP8 SDK lite tools following the guide above.
For Windows 10 Mobile you can directly install appx on phone using file manger or device portal on localhost/pc.