Creating a .cab File (PPC Only)

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Typically, .cab file creation requires the finalized program files and Pocket PC SDK tools. In addition, some users may want to provide extra CEsetup.dll integration or Microsoft ActiveSync® installation information.

CABWiz is the utility used to create .cab files for Pocket PC applications.

**Note   **Pocket PC .cab files use a .dat file to store the instructions on how the application should be installed instead of using XML.

The .cpf files for Pocket PC are created by using the makecab utility, which ships with the Pocket PC SDK.

A .cab file contains a setup file that holds instructions for the installer on how installation should proceed. The CAB Installer and Configuration Manager process the .cab file after it reaches the device.

To create a .cab file for Pocket PC

  1. Create an .inf file to be used by CABWiz for your application.

  2. Run CABWiz on your finalized program files and .inf files.

    **Note   **Pocket PC does not perform signature verification for .cab file installation.

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