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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

    I am sorry, I understand what you have be saying!!!!!!! I am loading WM 5.0 now.

    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

    I am confused by what you are saying. From what I gather there is material on the DRK that I will.

  • 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

    You need to install active sync, and the Windows Mobile SDK for Pocket PC and/or the SDK for Smartphones.
  • 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

    So, you are saying that for a beginner like me who has VS2005 Professional there is nothing that I need to load from the Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Resource Kit

    I hope I am understanding you all!

    Thanks,
    Jim

  • byronfromwesleyan

    very likely not, no.
  • TheSniipe

    Jim P. wrote:

    Sorry for asking dumb questions

    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

    I have ActiveSync 4.1 installed from when I loaded it for my pocket pc. I want to develop for WM5.0.

    How do I just install WM 5.0 SDK. (why won't this have loaded when I load VS2005)

    Please help!

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