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Loading programs that are (.exe)

I have down loaded several (cab) programs onto my Mac, then loaded this to the Kaiser. However, some programs only download from the internet as (exe). Can these load onto the Kaiser like (cab) file do? just checking before I do this.

those usually need to be installed to a PC first. then the PC installs them to the PDA device.

Unfortunately, we in the Mac world still have to use a PC every once in a while (please, no flame intended or desired).
There is one program, File Juicer, that can extract some .cab files from .exe files, but not most.
What you need to do is borrow a PC, download the .exe, double click on it. it will most likely be put in the c: drive, program files --->Microsoft ActiveSync. From there, you should see the .cab file and can put it on a usb drive and then put in on your Mac and transfer it over via Bluetooth.
It is the one frustration using these devices while living in the Mac world.

Thank you , I will give tht a try.

It's also worth trying to open them with your favorite app to handle ZIP files. The EXE is often just a self-extracting archive that doesn't actually require a PC to use.

there are two check and fix dead pixel program that you can run direct from the phone, it's a exe extention.
kms

is not a valid pocket pc application?

ok been downloading some utilities for windows mobile 6 like printboy to print from the kaiser to wifi.
All i get is "....... is not a valid pocketpc application"
Hmm
I specifically chose the trial version for pocket pc/ windows mobile.
Ive tried other progs and get the same message.
What gives?

are you trying to install exe or msi files directly on your phone? are you using a pc to install or are you using the filemanager on your phone. remember .cab files install from your filemanager on your phone. exe and msi files you have to install through a pc with activesync or with vista you need windows mobile device center

aha, ive been downloading on wifi directly on the kaiser and tryin to install.
So what i need is to make sure i download a cab file, if i want to install from phone directly?

yep cabs for phone, exe and msi for pc

extracting exe

how can you extract the necessary cab file out of an exe file?

http://www.ocpsoftware.com
They have 2 products, the cheaper one is primarily for extracting stuff out of Cab files. Both products have a trial period.

RE
I was thinking more like a tool for my device to extract the cab from the exe, not a tool to use on a pc since activesync would xfer the cab once the exe is run on the pc anyways

Maybe PocketRAR. Can do on desktop, but never tried on PPC.

dyetheskin said:
I was thinking more like a tool for my device to extract the cab from the exe, not a tool to use on a pc since activesync would xfer the cab once the exe is run on the pc anyways
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How about:
1. Click on the cab file to install it.
2. If you just wanted the program installed stop here.
3. Find the exe on your Device and copy to someplace safe.
4. Remove the program (uninstall it) from your Device.
Now if this doesn't cover your need then please be a bit more specific about what you are trying to accomplish.

I am Looking for the Same thing
I m also Looking for the same thing....
I think what he mean is ... For Example If i want to install POCKETRAR directly from Website to my Pocket pc.. if i go to www.rarlab.com they only have EXE file for Active sync (No Cab File)....
Is dere any software for Pocket PC that can directly Run "ActiveSync EXE files)"on Pocket PC to get the Cab files out of them.....so we can install application without the need of Computer

For that i will simply install the progam on my laptop without my PPC connected then find and copy the cab file. After I have a copy of the cab file I uninstall the program.
Unfortunately no direct on PPC solution.

Yeah but what would you do ... if you have a situation .. where you dont have windows pc ..... I use Linux ... i have to install applications to my friends pc to get it on my Windows Mobile... This will really help alot .. if someone can figure out a way to extract Cab from EXE.....

this is what i normally do:
1. download the EXE onto your PC
(make sure your phone is stay connected at ActiveSync)
2. run the file and STOP when your phone is popping up installation notice
3. open up an explorer go to "\Windows\AppMgr\Install" on ur phone
4. at that moment, you will find your *.CAB file temporarily
5. COPY the file, n' save it somewhere and retain a copy OR share it here
anyway ... that's the manual way but by far, I havent find any softwares to do it yet. good luck.

bengnism said:
this is what i normally do:
1. download the EXE onto your PC
(make sure your phone is stay connected at ActiveSync)
2. run the file and STOP when your phone is popping up installation notice
3. open up an explorer go to "\Windows\AppMgr\Install" on ur phone
4. at that moment, you will find your *.CAB file temporarily
5. COPY the file, n' save it somewhere and retain a copy OR share it here
anyway ... that's the manual way but by far, I havent find any softwares to do it yet. good luck.
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thats a good way of doing it but if i want to get a cab from an exe is because i have ****y vista so i dont have activesync

Doesn't extract from the phone but, Uniextract will extract cabs from most exe's and installers on a pc. I use it all the time cuz I hate having to run an install or exe just to get a cab. Here's a download link from Softpedia
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Universal-Extractor-Download-56951.html

oh man thats a real good find.
thanks alot!

thanks great program needed this for awhile
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EXE Install to CAB Install

Greets,
If a piece of software is packaged so that its installation onto the Tilt is via an EXE which must be run from the PC, is there a way to take that EXE, extract its contents, and turn it into a CAB?
Putting aside the fact that the EXE leaves vestiges of itself on the PC (including the Start Menu [sometimes], and the Control Panel [always]), a CAB would also allow installation where the PC is on "limited privileges". The CAB is just more versatile.
Thanks!

There is always a CAB file. The EXE pushes it onto the device.
Often the installation directory of the PC will have the CAB in there, or do a search by date/type DURING the install on both your phone and your device for ".cab" files and you should find it.
sometimes they temporarily live in:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync
I think there is a queue dir on the phone too, but I can't remember what it is.

Winrar

So I have Hyperdragon 3 Jade on my tilt, and I been trying to install it on my tilt but the application always says not of a pocket pc application???

If you go to Winrar, the winrar pocket pc file is an executable for cab installation to your phone from your pc via Active Synch or WMDC-(that's why it's telling you it can't install when you put it on your phone and try to install it.).. It is not a cab file.
You need the cab to install directly on your phone.
I attached the cab for ya, just dload this on your phone and install it.

Much Thankkks.