General Procedure for Application Installation

Because the .cab files are self-contained setup packages, they are source-independent. For example, they can be installed from a companion desktop computer or transferred from another device using an infrared (IR) link.

    To create the multiple device-specific .cab files for a single application

1. Create a single Win32 setup .inf file with Windows CE-specific modifications.
2. Optionally, create a Setup.dll file to provide custom control of the installation process.
3. Start CAB Wizard with the Setup .inf file and the device-specific application files.

    To install an application on the Windows CE-based device from a desktop computer

1. Create a single Application Manager initialization (.ini) file to provide information about the application for Application Manager.
2. Create a desktop setup program using any available third-party desktop setup program. This program will:
   • Copy the multiple device-specific .cab files to the desktop computer.
   • Launch the Application Manager, with the Application Manager .ini file as a parameter.

For more information, see .inf File and Setup.dll File.