In this article, we will show you how to download and install Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder 5.0 on your computer.
Prerequisites
Before you can install Platform Builder, you need to have the following software installed on your computer:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later
Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4)
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
You also need to have a valid license key for Platform Builder, which you can obtain from one of the distributors that sell it. Alternatively, you can use the evaluation version of Platform Builder, which is valid for 30 days.
Download Platform Builder
To download Platform Builder, follow these steps:
Go to the [Windows CE 5.0: Standard Software Development Kit (SDK)] page.
Select your preferred language and click Download.
Choose wincepb50.exe from the list of files and click Next.
Save the file to your computer and run it to start the installation wizard.
Install Platform Builder
To install Platform Builder, follow these steps:
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to accept the license agreement, enter your license key, and choose the installation location.
Select the components that you want to install. You can choose from the following options:
Platform Manager: This component allows you to connect to and manage devices that run Windows CE 5.0.
Platform Wizard: This component allows you to create a new platform project based on a template or an existing platform.
Device Emulator: This component allows you to run and test your platform image on a simulated device.
Windows CE Test Kit: This component allows you to run automated tests on your platform image or device.
Windows CE Shared Source: This component allows you to access the source code of some components of the Windows CE operating system.
Click Next and wait for the installation to complete.
Click Finish to exit the installation wizard.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder 5.0 on your computer. You can now start creating and customizing your own Windows CE operating system.
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