Adding And Removing Programs - HTC Windows Mobile Smartphone User Manual

66 Managing your Phone

4.2 Adding and Removing Programs

Before you purchase additional programs for your phone, you
should note the name of your phone, the version of Windows
Mobile software running on it, and the type of processor. This
information will help you select a program that is compatible
with your phone. For more information, see "To find the
operating system version number" in this chapter.
Programs available for purchase usually include a Setup program
(commonly named "setup.exe") that you must first install on your
PC. You can then use ActiveSync to add programs to your phone
or add a program directly from the Internet.
To add programs
1.
Download the program to your PC (or insert the CD or
disk that contains the program into your PC). You may see
a single *.exe file, a *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several
versions of files for different device types and processors.
Be sure to select a program designed for your phone and
processor type.
2.
Read any installation instructions or documentation that
comes with the program. Many programs provide special
installation instructions.
3.
Connect your phone and PC.
4.
Double-click the *.exe file.
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If the executable file is an installation wizard, follow
the instructions on the screen. Once the program has
been installed on your PC, the wizard will automatically
transfer the program to your phone.
If an installation wizard does not start, you will see an
error message stating that the program is valid but that
it is designed for a different type of computer. You will
need to copy this program to your phone. If you cannot
find any installation instructions for the program, use
ActiveSync to copy the program file to the Program
Files folder on your phone.