I am currently using Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition. I looked at the link for Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Resource Kit and ordered the free copy but have not installed it. I was wondering, do I need to install the Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Resource Kit if I already have the Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition

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AnnNeedsHelp
You run just SDK installers, either from DRK or downloaded from Microsoft’s web site.
I don’t have DRK with me so I can not tell you the exact location, but I’m sure you’ll be able to find them on the DRK disk just fine.
VS 2005 does not include these SDKs due to timing and size issues.
bes7252
Sorry for asking dumb questions
Artie Sluka
whether they're on that disc (or discs) or not, you will need:
Compact Framework SDK
Windows Mobile Smartphone SDK
Windows Mobiel Pocket PC SDK
ActiveSync (preferably 4.2)
The "developer resource kit" I _believe_ has those, but also has trial or Express versions of Visual Studio, which you will not need.
Also I believe the DRK has SQL Server Mobile, which you may or may not need, depending on whether or not you intend to use a database on the device.
NetPochi
Fredrik Melin
Compact Framework SDK
Windows Mobile Smartphone SDK
Windows Mobiel Pocket PC SDK
ActiveSync (preferably 4.2)
These applications were not loaded when I installed VS2005 Professional edition
Amit Bansal
jsad923f
NETCF V2 SDK (which doubles as end user redist) will be installed by VS (unless you choose not to include device project support).
PPC 2003 and SP 2003 would also be installed. AS and WM 5.0 SP/PPC SDKs are up to you to install.
If you planning to create NETCF V1 projects you’d need to install .Net Framework 1.1 and .Net SDK 1.1.
arkiboys
Is the DRK just the Express versions of Studio Don't worry about that.
I think it also includes the SDKs though for Smartphone and Pocket PC, does it not You will want those -- among other things, you get emulator images and deployment targets added to Visual Studio. Also, if you haven't already, you'll want the Compact Framework SDK, which I think is also a part of the DRK. All of these items can be downloaded separately as well.
Adi Kremer
I hope I am understanding you all!
Thanks,
Jim
byronfromwesleyan
TheSniipe
no worries
Al Christoph
DRK is basically trial copy of VS 2005 with addition of Active Sync and WM 5.0 SDKs. You already have VS, so if you don't need AS and not planning to develop for WM 5.0 you need nothing from DRK. VS 2005 allows you to start development for PPC 2003 right away without need to install anything.
Dmitry Pavlov
How do I just install WM 5.0 SDK. (why won't this have loaded when I load VS2005)
Please help!