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14. Installing / Removing Programs
You can add more functionality to your Mini notebook by installing third party software. A wide variety of
commercial software is available for the MS Windows CE 5.0 operating system, ranging from business
applications and system utilities, to games and entertainment. The only programs that will run on your
Mini notebook are those designed specifically for MS Windows CE 5.0 running on the ARM processor. You
cannot run programs designed for Windows 2000 / XP / Vista or other Windows Mobile platforms like
Pocket PC or Windows Mobile 6.
Programs can either be designed for direct installation, in which case you can download and install the
program from the Web to your Mini notebook. Or the software may need the installation files loaded onto
your desktop PC for installation via ActiveSync (Windows 2000 / XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center
(Vista), as described in the following procedure. The software developer's Web site should provide
instructions for installing the program.
If the program includes an installer program (typically named Setup.exe or Install.exe), double-click the
installer program on the desktop PC and installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen.
Once the software has been installed on your desktop computer, the installer will automatically transfer
the software to your device when it is connected via the USB cable.
Installed programs can be removed from the Mini notebook by Clicking the Start button, click
“
Settings
”
and then click
“
Control Panel
”
, finally select
“
Remove Programs
”
. The Remove Programs window will
appear as shown below.
Programs can also be removed within ActiveSync or by selecting Add/Remove Programs from the Tools
menu. Or within Mobile Device Center under Programs and Services, click >>more and select
Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs window will appear.
ActiveSync
Mobile Device Center