David
Tue Mar 01 01:12:48 CST 2005
Kris,
Do you need this for just a single device or many? I've got some code
that I may be able to share for limited use (C++), but for large use,
check out
http://Soft360.com. It will not only restore your device
files on cold boot, but also allow for full management of the devices.
Regards,
David
r_z_aret@pen_fact.com wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 13:53:03 -0800, "KriS"
> <KriS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Which language should the "autorun.exe" program be written? The reason for my
>>question is that for Symbol PDT 8100 .NET Compact Framework is not part of
>>the ROM image. Even eVB is not part of the ROM image from Symbol for Windows
>>Mobile 2003, so writing in eVB is also ruled out.
>
>
> I believe eVB run time is generally _not_ part of Windows Mobile 2003
> images; Microsoft is killing it. I _think_ you can load a run time,
> but that won't help you (can't load a run time with a program that
> needs the run time:-(
>
> I assume you can use any language that produces an executable with no
> need for extra run-time component. If you stick with Microsoft, then
> you're choices are C or C++ (via eVC). If you want to try another
> possibility, then check:
>
http://www.pocketpcdn.com/tools/index.html
>
http://www.cewindows.net/developer/languages.htm
>
> I use eVC, and haven't tried any of the others.
>
>
>
>>Any ideas would be much appreciated.
>>
>>TIA,
>>KriS.
>>
>>"KriS" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"Not working" meaning the .CPY which is Symbol specific would not copy any
>>>files located on the storage card to the windows folder. The .CPY files are
>>>only meant to copy files located in the \Application and \Platform
>>>folder(specific to Symbol).
>>>
>>>I will look up the autorun program you were referring to, which would run
>>>the cab files from the CF card. This is exactly what I need. I will post my
>>>progress..
>>>
>>>Thanks a bunch,
>>>KriS.
>>>
>>>"r_z_aret@pen_fact.com" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:09:06 -0800, "KriS"
>>>><KriS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Hi all,
>>>>>I am trying to persist .NET Compact Framework(a cab file), two other third
>>>>>party softwares on a Symbol PDT 8100/Windows Mobile 2003 across cold boots.
>>>>>My problem is that the Flash File System(\Application and \Platform folders)
>>>>>on the device is way less than what I need.
>>>>>
>>>>>I have added a compact flash card to the device. Copied all three cab
>>>>>files(.NET CF and two third party softwares) to the compact flash card. Wrote
>>>>>a .CPY file which would tell the Operating System to copy the CAB files from
>>>>>Compact Flash card to "\Windows\Startup". This is not working.
>>>>
>>>>Please expand "not working" a bit. Is the .CPY file not triggered? Or
>>>>is it triggered, but fails to copy the files? Or are the files copied,
>>>>but the CAB files don't start? (ugly grammar, but meaning should be
>>>>clear enough). I don't know what a .CPY file is. From this paragraph I
>>>>_think_ it is some sort of file that can specify copy operations to be
>>>>performed after a cold/warm reboot. I suspect it is a Symbol-specific
>>>>feature, although I've encountered similar features with other
>>>>vendors. If it is, check the syntax for the statements you put in it;
>>>>such files are prone to fussiness about case (upper/lower case
>>>>letters) and spaces. Also, make sure you give it an "acceptable" name
>>>>and put it in an "acceptable" place ("acceptable" is determined by the
>>>>rules for the feature).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>How can I persist three softwares across cold boots if the space on the
>>>>>Flash File System is less and the Compact Flash card method does not work?
>>>>>Can I somehow increase the memory for the Flash File System? Any ideas would
>>>>>be much Appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>For my stuff, I put together a utility that copies files from CF/SD
>>>>cards, and "runs" CAB files if appropriate. For most devices, I've
>>>>used the "autorun" facility that is supported on Pocket PCs (for more
>>>>info, use google to look up autorun in this newsgroups). For some
>>>>specialized devices, I've had to adapt to specialized features. And
>>>>for these, I've put a copy of my utility in persistent storage, but
>>>>everything else on CF/SD cards.
>>>>
>>>>I considered putting all my backup stuff (utility, CAB files, data
>>>>files, ...) in specialized persistent storage. But I'm concerned about
>>>>running out of room. My utility is small. And any problems trying to
>>>>fit it into persistent storage will be detected at installation. The
>>>>other stuff is way smaller than any CF/SD card on sale now.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Thanks in Advance,
>>>>>KriS.
>>>>>If at all the
>>>>
>>>>-----------------------------------------
>>>>To reply to me, remove the underscores (_) from my email address (and please indicate which newsgroup and message).
>>>>
>>>>Robert E. Zaret, eMVP
>>>>PenFact, Inc.
>>>>500 Harrison Ave., Suite 3R
>>>>Boston, MA 02118
>>>>www.penfact.com
>>>>
>
>
> -----------------------------------------
> To reply to me, remove the underscores (_) from my email address (and please indicate which newsgroup and message).
>
> Robert E. Zaret, eMVP
> PenFact, Inc.
> 500 Harrison Ave., Suite 3R
> Boston, MA 02118
> www.penfact.com