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  • A_PK

    Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

    Hi,

    I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get CE App
    Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I run
    it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The first
    contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
    generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
    Pre-build and Setup.

    my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I notice
    that both solution also got INI file from the article
    (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
    What is the different ?

    I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
    vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.

    Thank you


  • Ken Tucker [MVP]

    #2
    Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

    Hi,

    This article is a little better.


    Free installer.
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    Ken
    ------------------------
    " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
    news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
    Hi,

    I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get CE App
    Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I run
    it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The first
    contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
    generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
    Pre-build and Setup.

    my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I notice
    that both solution also got INI file from the article
    (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
    What is the different ?

    I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
    vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.

    Thank you



    Comment

    • A_PK

      #3
      Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

      Hi,

      I tried to download ezsetup, but I dun know how to use it.
      I click to run that software, then nothing appear, execpt command prompt
      black screen flashing one time, then disappear.

      Talking about Ini file again.
      I think I am having some problem with Ini file. Could someone correct my ini
      file below.

      '--------------------------
      [CEAppManager]
      Version = 1.0
      Component = App

      [App]
      Description = A Test Project.
      CabFiles =
      BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB

      '---------------------------------------

      I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install. an
      error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.

      Pls help....very urgent

      Regards
      Pierce

      "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
      news:ePmEcNy5EH A.1596@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
      > Hi,
      >
      > This article is a little better.
      > http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/d...ntpatterns.asp
      >
      > Free installer.
      > http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/ezsetup/?en
      >
      > Ken
      > ------------------------
      > " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
      > news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
      > Hi,
      >
      > I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get CE
      > App
      > Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I run
      > it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The first
      > contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
      > generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
      > Pre-build and Setup.
      >
      > my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I notice
      > that both solution also got INI file from the article
      > (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
      > What is the different ?
      >
      > I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
      > vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.
      >
      > Thank you
      >
      >
      >[/color]


      Comment

      • Ken Tucker [MVP]

        #4
        Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

        Hi,

        Try this.

        [CEAppManager]
        Version = 1.0
        Component = BaroqueMobile

        [BaroqueMobile]
        Description = A Test Project.
        Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
        CabFiles =
        BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB


        Ken
        -------------------
        " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
        news:%23bRJPiy5 EHA.3236@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..
        Hi,

        I tried to download ezsetup, but I dun know how to use it.
        I click to run that software, then nothing appear, execpt command prompt
        black screen flashing one time, then disappear.

        Talking about Ini file again.
        I think I am having some problem with Ini file. Could someone correct my ini
        file below.

        '--------------------------
        [CEAppManager]
        Version = 1.0
        Component = App

        [App]
        Description = A Test Project.
        CabFiles =
        BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB

        '---------------------------------------

        I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install. an
        error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.

        Pls help....very urgent

        Regards
        Pierce

        "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
        news:ePmEcNy5EH A.1596@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
        > Hi,
        >
        > This article is a little better.
        > http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/d...ntpatterns.asp
        >
        > Free installer.
        > http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/ezsetup/?en
        >
        > Ken
        > ------------------------
        > " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
        > news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
        > Hi,
        >
        > I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get CE
        > App
        > Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I run
        > it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The first
        > contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
        > generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
        > Pre-build and Setup.
        >
        > my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I notice
        > that both solution also got INI file from the article
        > (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
        > What is the different ?
        >
        > I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
        > vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.
        >
        > Thank you
        >
        >
        >[/color]



        Comment

        • A_PK

          #5
          Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

          Tried....but still having problem.

          Any Clue ?


          "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
          news:%23NM$uN15 EHA.2156@TK2MSF TNGP10.phx.gbl. ..[color=blue]
          > Hi,
          >
          > Try this.
          >
          > [CEAppManager]
          > Version = 1.0
          > Component = BaroqueMobile
          >
          > [BaroqueMobile]
          > Description = A Test Project.
          > Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
          > CabFiles =
          > BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
          >
          >
          > Ken
          > -------------------
          > " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
          > news:%23bRJPiy5 EHA.3236@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..
          > Hi,
          >
          > I tried to download ezsetup, but I dun know how to use it.
          > I click to run that software, then nothing appear, execpt command prompt
          > black screen flashing one time, then disappear.
          >
          > Talking about Ini file again.
          > I think I am having some problem with Ini file. Could someone correct my
          > ini
          > file below.
          >
          > '--------------------------
          > [CEAppManager]
          > Version = 1.0
          > Component = App
          >
          > [App]
          > Description = A Test Project.
          > CabFiles =
          > BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
          >
          > '---------------------------------------
          >
          > I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install. an
          > error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.
          >
          > Pls help....very urgent
          >
          > Regards
          > Pierce
          >
          > "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
          > news:ePmEcNy5EH A.1596@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...[color=green]
          >> Hi,
          >>
          >> This article is a little better.
          >> http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/d...ntpatterns.asp
          >>
          >> Free installer.
          >> http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/ezsetup/?en
          >>
          >> Ken
          >> ------------------------
          >> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
          >> news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
          >> Hi,
          >>
          >> I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get CE
          >> App
          >> Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I
          >> run
          >> it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The first
          >> contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
          >> generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
          >> Pre-build and Setup.
          >>
          >> my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I
          >> notice
          >> that both solution also got INI file from the article
          >> (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
          >> What is the different ?
          >>
          >> I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
          >> vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.
          >>
          >> Thank you
          >>
          >>
          >>[/color]
          >
          >
          >[/color]


          Comment

          • Harry Simpson

            #6
            Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

            [CEAppManager]
            Version = 1.0
            Component = BaroqueMobile

            [BaroqueMobile]
            Description = Baroque Mobile
            Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
            CabFiles = BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB

            try just one cab file to see if problem is with the syntax of the commas
            spaces. Also I subbed out your other description with the name of the app
            for testing.

            Guessing here but just maybe......

            Tha overall structure looks fine.Unless you need to deploy accross different
            platforms, ARM is good for Pocket PC deploymnet.

            Harry

            " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
            news:eyveo$85EH A.3736@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
            > Tried....but still having problem.
            >
            > Any Clue ?
            >
            >
            > "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
            > news:%23NM$uN15 EHA.2156@TK2MSF TNGP10.phx.gbl. ..[color=green]
            >> Hi,
            >>
            >> Try this.
            >>
            >> [CEAppManager]
            >> Version = 1.0
            >> Component = BaroqueMobile
            >>
            >> [BaroqueMobile]
            >> Description = A Test Project.
            >> Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
            >> CabFiles =
            >> BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
            >>
            >>
            >> Ken
            >> -------------------
            >> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
            >> news:%23bRJPiy5 EHA.3236@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..
            >> Hi,
            >>
            >> I tried to download ezsetup, but I dun know how to use it.
            >> I click to run that software, then nothing appear, execpt command prompt
            >> black screen flashing one time, then disappear.
            >>
            >> Talking about Ini file again.
            >> I think I am having some problem with Ini file. Could someone correct my
            >> ini
            >> file below.
            >>
            >> '--------------------------
            >> [CEAppManager]
            >> Version = 1.0
            >> Component = App
            >>
            >> [App]
            >> Description = A Test Project.
            >> CabFiles =
            >> BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
            >>
            >> '---------------------------------------
            >>
            >> I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install.
            >> an
            >> error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.
            >>
            >> Pls help....very urgent
            >>
            >> Regards
            >> Pierce
            >>
            >> "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
            >> news:ePmEcNy5EH A.1596@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
            >>> Hi,
            >>>
            >>> This article is a little better.
            >>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/d...ntpatterns.asp
            >>>
            >>> Free installer.
            >>> http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/ezsetup/?en
            >>>
            >>> Ken
            >>> ------------------------
            >>> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
            >>> news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
            >>> Hi,
            >>>
            >>> I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get CE
            >>> App
            >>> Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I
            >>> run
            >>> it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The
            >>> first
            >>> contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
            >>> generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
            >>> Pre-build and Setup.
            >>>
            >>> my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I
            >>> notice
            >>> that both solution also got INI file from the article
            >>> (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
            >>> What is the different ?
            >>>
            >>> I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
            >>> vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.
            >>>
            >>> Thank you
            >>>
            >>>
            >>>[/color]
            >>
            >>
            >>[/color]
            >
            >[/color]


            Comment

            • A_PK

              #7
              Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

              What is the Uninstall for ?

              if I do not put Uninstall....is it ok ?


              "Harry Simpson" <hssimpson@phgt .net> wrote in message
              news:%23Y85FwC6 EHA.2124@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..[color=blue]
              > [CEAppManager]
              > Version = 1.0
              > Component = BaroqueMobile
              >
              > [BaroqueMobile]
              > Description = Baroque Mobile
              > Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
              > CabFiles = BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB
              >
              > try just one cab file to see if problem is with the syntax of the commas
              > spaces. Also I subbed out your other description with the name of the app
              > for testing.
              >
              > Guessing here but just maybe......
              >
              > Tha overall structure looks fine.Unless you need to deploy accross
              > different platforms, ARM is good for Pocket PC deploymnet.
              >
              > Harry
              >
              > " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
              > news:eyveo$85EH A.3736@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl...[color=green]
              >> Tried....but still having problem.
              >>
              >> Any Clue ?
              >>
              >>
              >> "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
              >> news:%23NM$uN15 EHA.2156@TK2MSF TNGP10.phx.gbl. ..[color=darkred]
              >>> Hi,
              >>>
              >>> Try this.
              >>>
              >>> [CEAppManager]
              >>> Version = 1.0
              >>> Component = BaroqueMobile
              >>>
              >>> [BaroqueMobile]
              >>> Description = A Test Project.
              >>> Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
              >>> CabFiles =
              >>> BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
              >>>
              >>>
              >>> Ken
              >>> -------------------
              >>> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
              >>> news:%23bRJPiy5 EHA.3236@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..
              >>> Hi,
              >>>
              >>> I tried to download ezsetup, but I dun know how to use it.
              >>> I click to run that software, then nothing appear, execpt command prompt
              >>> black screen flashing one time, then disappear.
              >>>
              >>> Talking about Ini file again.
              >>> I think I am having some problem with Ini file. Could someone correct my
              >>> ini
              >>> file below.
              >>>
              >>> '--------------------------
              >>> [CEAppManager]
              >>> Version = 1.0
              >>> Component = App
              >>>
              >>> [App]
              >>> Description = A Test Project.
              >>> CabFiles =
              >>> BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
              >>>
              >>> '---------------------------------------
              >>>
              >>> I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install.
              >>> an
              >>> error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.
              >>>
              >>> Pls help....very urgent
              >>>
              >>> Regards
              >>> Pierce
              >>>
              >>> "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
              >>> news:ePmEcNy5EH A.1596@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...
              >>>> Hi,
              >>>>
              >>>> This article is a little better.
              >>>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/d...ntpatterns.asp
              >>>>
              >>>> Free installer.
              >>>> http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/ezsetup/?en
              >>>>
              >>>> Ken
              >>>> ------------------------
              >>>> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
              >>>> news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
              >>>> Hi,
              >>>>
              >>>> I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get
              >>>> CE
              >>>> App
              >>>> Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I
              >>>> run
              >>>> it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The
              >>>> first
              >>>> contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
              >>>> generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
              >>>> Pre-build and Setup.
              >>>>
              >>>> my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I
              >>>> notice
              >>>> that both solution also got INI file from the article
              >>>> (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
              >>>> What is the different ?
              >>>>
              >>>> I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
              >>>> vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.
              >>>>
              >>>> Thank you
              >>>>
              >>>>
              >>>>
              >>>
              >>>
              >>>[/color]
              >>
              >>[/color]
              >
              >[/color]


              Comment

              • Harry Simpson

                #8
                Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

                Try and see. I don't think it's a required tag.
                " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
                news:uqwlO%23I6 EHA.2568@TK2MSF TNGP10.phx.gbl. ..[color=blue]
                > What is the Uninstall for ?
                >
                > if I do not put Uninstall....is it ok ?
                >
                >
                > "Harry Simpson" <hssimpson@phgt .net> wrote in message
                > news:%23Y85FwC6 EHA.2124@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..[color=green]
                >> [CEAppManager]
                >> Version = 1.0
                >> Component = BaroqueMobile
                >>
                >> [BaroqueMobile]
                >> Description = Baroque Mobile
                >> Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
                >> CabFiles = BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB
                >>
                >> try just one cab file to see if problem is with the syntax of the commas
                >> spaces. Also I subbed out your other description with the name of the
                >> app for testing.
                >>
                >> Guessing here but just maybe......
                >>
                >> Tha overall structure looks fine.Unless you need to deploy accross
                >> different platforms, ARM is good for Pocket PC deploymnet.
                >>
                >> Harry
                >>
                >> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
                >> news:eyveo$85EH A.3736@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
                >>> Tried....but still having problem.
                >>>
                >>> Any Clue ?
                >>>
                >>>
                >>> "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
                >>> news:%23NM$uN15 EHA.2156@TK2MSF TNGP10.phx.gbl. ..
                >>>> Hi,
                >>>>
                >>>> Try this.
                >>>>
                >>>> [CEAppManager]
                >>>> Version = 1.0
                >>>> Component = BaroqueMobile
                >>>>
                >>>> [BaroqueMobile]
                >>>> Description = A Test Project.
                >>>> Uninstall = BaroqueMobile
                >>>> CabFiles =
                >>>> BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
                >>>>
                >>>>
                >>>> Ken
                >>>> -------------------
                >>>> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
                >>>> news:%23bRJPiy5 EHA.3236@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..
                >>>> Hi,
                >>>>
                >>>> I tried to download ezsetup, but I dun know how to use it.
                >>>> I click to run that software, then nothing appear, execpt command
                >>>> prompt
                >>>> black screen flashing one time, then disappear.
                >>>>
                >>>> Talking about Ini file again.
                >>>> I think I am having some problem with Ini file. Could someone correct
                >>>> my ini
                >>>> file below.
                >>>>
                >>>> '--------------------------
                >>>> [CEAppManager]
                >>>> Version = 1.0
                >>>> Component = App
                >>>>
                >>>> [App]
                >>>> Description = A Test Project.
                >>>> CabFiles =
                >>>> BaroqueMobile_P PC.ARM.CAB,Baro queMobile_PPC.A RMV4.CAB,Baroqu eMobile_PPC.MIP S.CAB,BaroqueMo bile_PPC.SH3.CA B,BaroqueMobile _PPC.WCE420X86. CAB,BaroqueMobi le_PPC.X86.CAB
                >>>>
                >>>> '---------------------------------------
                >>>>
                >>>> I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install.
                >>>> an
                >>>> error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.
                >>>>
                >>>> Pls help....very urgent
                >>>>
                >>>> Regards
                >>>> Pierce
                >>>>
                >>>> "Ken Tucker [MVP]" <vb2ae@bellsout h.net> wrote in message
                >>>> news:ePmEcNy5EH A.1596@tk2msftn gp13.phx.gbl...
                >>>>> Hi,
                >>>>>
                >>>>> This article is a little better.
                >>>>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/d...ntpatterns.asp
                >>>>>
                >>>>> Free installer.
                >>>>> http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/ezsetup/?en
                >>>>>
                >>>>> Ken
                >>>>> ------------------------
                >>>>> " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
                >>>>> news:O4nvH%23x5 EHA.2592@TK2MSF TNGP09.phx.gbl. ..
                >>>>> Hi,
                >>>>>
                >>>>> I am using VB.net to develop my application. I understand that to get
                >>>>> CE
                >>>>> App
                >>>>> Manager to install applications, I have to specify an INI file where I
                >>>>> run
                >>>>> it. Since I am using VB.net. So I need to create two solutions. The
                >>>>> first
                >>>>> contains smart Device Porject called PocketApp. The second solution
                >>>>> generates the .msi file and contains the projects CustomerInstall er,
                >>>>> Pre-build and Setup.
                >>>>>
                >>>>> my question is Under which solution should I create an INI file ? I
                >>>>> notice
                >>>>> that both solution also got INI file from the article
                >>>>> (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en...eployment.asp).
                >>>>> What is the different ?
                >>>>>
                >>>>> I found very limited source for deploying pocket pc application using
                >>>>> vb.net. please share with me if you have good site for that.
                >>>>>
                >>>>> Thank you
                >>>>>
                >>>>>
                >>>>>
                >>>>
                >>>>
                >>>>
                >>>
                >>>[/color]
                >>
                >>[/color]
                >
                >[/color]


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                • David Gonzales [MS]

                  #9
                  Re: Create the INI file for CeAppMgr.exe

                  When you call CeAppMgr.exe, be sure to include an absolute path to the INI
                  file, not a relative path. That is to say, when your custom DLL call
                  RunAppManager, it specifies the Absolute path to the INI file. The INI file
                  (if using the sample code) should be in the same folder as your CAB file.
                  Otherwise you get the "Invalid Setup file" at install time.

                  To test this, use a command prompt (instead of the setup program). Something
                  like this should work:

                  "c:\program files\microsoft activesync\ceap pmgr.exe" "c:\program
                  files\my company\my application\my. ini"

                  If it doesn't work at the command line, it will be no surprise when you
                  Setup custom DLL fails in the same manner.

                  David
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                  " A_PK" <pk999@hotmail. com> wrote in message
                  news:eyveo$85EH A.3736@TK2MSFTN GP10.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
                  > Tried....but still having problem.
                  >
                  > Any Clue ?[color=green]
                  > > -------------------[/color]
                  >[color=green]
                  > > I tried to compile, and everhthing is ok, just when i tried to install.[/color][/color]
                  an[color=blue][color=green]
                  > > error message will be showing up and saying Invalid Setup file.
                  > >
                  > > Pls help....very urgent
                  > >
                  > > Regards
                  > > Pierce[/color][/color]


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