Can I install programs to ExtRom?

[chrisdk]

I've unlocked my ExtRom and deleted everything in it. I thought I'd be able to install programs to it to save on system memory, but no programs seem to work - the message I get is "program is not a valid Pocket PC application". Is there something I'm doing wrong, or will programs just not run from the ExtRom?

[nuclear]

I've unlocked my ExtRom and deleted everything in it. I thought I'd be able to install programs to it to save on system memory, but no programs seem to work - the message I get is "program is not a valid Pocket PC application". Is there something I'm doing wrong, or will programs just not run from the ExtRom?
only .cab files execute in the pocket pc. i think you are trying to execute a .exe or a .msi ? by the way does chrisdk mean chris donkey kong?

[chrisdk]

only .cab files execute in the pocket pc. i think you are trying to execute a .exe or a .msi ? by the way does chrisdk mean chris donkey kong?

Thanks for that - it was a nice thought!

No, the dk's not that interesting - just my initials :)

[adamelphick]

Hi, I can run my old Pacman exe from extended rom!

[nuclear]

Hi, I can run my old Pacman exe from extended rom!
Adam i dont think the pacman is worthy of use on the Universal. Pacman = Free sucky old game. I think you should try donkey kong on the extended ROM and let me know if it works ;) . Chris would be happy if you used dk . Go ahead and try to install it.

[skemeone]

oh always da old DONKEY KONG or should i say DK

[Dan Feeny]

only .cab files execute in the pocket pc. i think you are trying to execute a .exe or a .msi ? by the way does chrisdk mean chris donkey kong?

Not sure if I agree... or maybe we're talking about different steps in the lifetime of the extended rom.

I've always wondered why I don't hear more people talking about installing files to the extended rom. But I have been doing so successfullly for quite a while. I've had no issues, I simply use it as another drive on the phone.

Here's a list of programs that I have installed there and are running successfully. I'm currently using 7.76Mb and have 2.17Mb free.

PHM RegEdit
Hitchhiker Wifi
Mobile Task Manager
PocketPuTTY
Skype
Total Commander
WiFiFoFum

[adamelphick]

Hmmm... i hardly think making 'fun' (ho ho ho) of what someone has on their rom is constructive - but hey i'll play along!

My point was that you CAN install to the extended rom if you unlock it. I have had several programs - most that dont like the SD card like Agile that need to boot up on start before the SD is ready - installed on the extended rom and they work fine.... oh and PacMan too! Oh and i believe they call PacMan a 'Classic', very similar to 'DK' i think!