Is the file .zip or .cab? Click here to find out ;)

[Guest NederSoren]

I dont know if this has bin posted before.. I've just noticed that many new smartphone users have a problem to find out if the file is .zip or .cab.. so thats why I'm posting this little guide:

1. Open WinZip

2. Click 'Option' and pick 'Configuration'

3. Click 'System' and then click the button 'Associations...'

4. Press the little 'v' infront of .CAB (CabView)' so it disapiers

5. Click 'Ok' and 'Ok' in the next window.

All your .cab should now be showen as small cabinets (:cab :lol:) and it should be very easy to figure out if it is .zip or .cab your dealing with..

:D

//NederSoren

[Guest madu]

Cool NederSoren, now just bump this topic up once in a while.... hehe :lol:

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

or just make it a sticky for awhile :lol:

[Guest Monolithix [MVP]]

.cab's are something completely different (still archive files) in normal Windows, hence WinZip associating with them.

This is a nice tip for all users running WinME/2k or about though :lol:

[Guest Trancedancer]

Hi!

I am a beginner with Smartphones...how do I install .cab-files to my Smartphone?

*HENRIK*

[Guest MoRFLeZ]

Hey

Place the cab file on your phone via ActiveSync. Then run the cab file from your phone via Smart Explorer (or whichever file-explorer program you use).

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

Or if you don't have a File Explorer place the .cab in IPSMWindowsStart MenuAccessories

then on the phone when you go to ProgramsAccessories the cab will be there ready for you to select

it to install.

[Guest squall]

what a great tip :idea:

[Guest mike_secco]

im new aswell just got my qtek.

How do i install zip games?

are they the same as installing cab files?

[Guest Monolithix [MVP]]

You need to unzip any zip files you have. .exe's will run straight of other box on your phone, .cab's will have to be installed.

[Guest Matt Kirby]

This is a bit cheeky of me to mention this here (hijacking a thread and cross-posting to promote my own software! :) ), but I have just released a program that helps with installing cabs.

Once installed you can right click on a cab file to copy it to the SPV and then start the installation.

More info in http://smartphone.modaco.com/viewtopic.php?t=94921>this thread.

[Guest telstar]

I dont know if this has bin posted before.. I've just noticed that many new smartphone users have a problem to find out if the file is .zip or .cab.. so thats why I'm posting this little guide:

1. Open WinZip  

2. Click 'Option' and pick 'Configuration'  

3. Click 'System' and then click the button 'Associations...'  

4. Press the little 'v' infront of .CAB (CabView)' so it disapiers

5. Click 'Ok' and  'Ok' in the next window.

All your .cab should now be showen as small cabinets (:cab :lol:) and it should be very easy to figure out if it is .zip or .cab your dealing with..

:D

//NederSoren

i tried this tip with my Windows 2k and Winzip 8.0 but my cab files are still shown as zip files.

[Guest telstar]

:lol: :D sorry double post

[Guest madmaxedcn]

IM HAVING TROUBLE INSTALING THE CAB FILE...FOLLOW ALL THE INSTR. ALL THAT COMES UP IS THE XML DOCUMENT IN IPSMWindowsStart Menu..WHEN I RUN IT ALL THAT COMES UP IOS INTERNET EXPLORER AND ALL THE CODE..

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

Please do not shout (turn your caps off)

As explained in your other post, do not unzip the cab file

only unzipping it will shouw an xml file.

Place the cab in IPSMWindowsStart MenuAccessories

then on your phone go to ProgramsAccessories and run the

cab you have just placed there.

[Guest madmaxedcn]

THANKS!!!!!

[Guest SCIZZORS]

ive been looking for a problem similar to mine but i have found none, so herre it is.

not everytime, but sometimes when i copy over the cab file and execute it to open, it trys to install then says i have "inadequate system permissions' and these are just themes! whats the dealio?

[Guest Disco Stu]

It means your phone is application locked, or at least partially so.

Click on -> OTA <- for instructions on how to unlock.

[Guest SCIZZORS]

ya got it done thanks!@@

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Great! Congrats SCIZZORS ^_^

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Is the file .zip or .cab?

This might help...Managing CAB, EXE, RAR, and ZIP files.

1. Online video guide (ideal for those having high speed internet connection):

http://n.domaindlx.com/gpcarreon/filemgt

2. Offline reference in CHM format (click to download, no DL managers pls):

http://dl.downloadhosting.com/download/faq...Cab.Exe.Rar.zip

A screenshot of the offline CHM guide...

3. Offline reference in e-Book format:

http://dl.downloadhosting.com/download/faq...r.Zip.eBook.zip

A screenshot of the offline e-Book version

:)

[Guest ciudatelu]

It means your phone is application locked, or at least partially so.

Click on -> OTA <- for instructions on how to unlock.

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There's no link... i have the same problem... what can i do? pls help a newbie here :cry:

[Guest Disco Stu]

There was on the old board ! ;)

Check out Squall's Quick Links thread pinned at the top of this section :D