Some basic questions

[Sandybobs]

I have an Axim x50v with WM6. I purchased it on ebay so there is no CD with it; other than that it is great! I D/L'd ActiveSync(the latest) from the MS site and I only could get it to sync once(yes, I've tried ALL the troubleshooting techniques!). I'm not concerned because I don't use Outlook but I would like to know how to install programs (I've been to the mobile devices download sites) without using ActiveSync. I have an SD card and a converter drive reader/writer so I am assuming I could D/L that way; which I have tried. I see that it works with zipped files and CABs but how do I install a program with the .exe extension?

Also, I have perusing the forums and see that WM6 is not "official." Should I downgrade to WM5 or 2003? I've not had any trouble with WM6 other than the sync issue and that seems to be a fairly common problem.

If there is another thread I can be directed to, that would be great.

Thanks in advance

[KimChee]

Couple of things, I can't connect to active sync with my firewall on, so maybe try turning your firewall off before you put your axim in the cradle. Also, if I take the axim out when it is connected I have to restart the desktop for it to connect again. It's very annoying, but I've learned to live with it.

I cant remember the program but theres one for pocket pc that extracts the cab out of exe files, you could get the cab put your card in your card reader and send it to the card then put the card back in the axim, and extract from there. It saves me from restarting the computer, and its a faster transfer rate anyways.

Id stick with wm 6, and 6.1 is in the works for the x50v so be patient.