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Development for Windows CE 5.0 using VS2008


I have installed a SDK for a custom Windows CE device buiilt with Windows-CE Platform Builder 5.0.

I used to use VS2005 on Windows XP (32 bit) with this SDK and it works perfect. Now I switch VS2008 on Windows 7 (64 bit).

The installation has been successfull. Now I want to develop for that device. When I try to create a new SmartDeviceProject I get all existing Windows-CE platforms offered except the custom SDK. What must I do to use VS2008 for development for a Windows CE 5.0 custom device?


Solution

  • It is essential to install the SDK with runas /user:Administrator "msiexec /i MYSDK.msi".

    Although the installation looks like successful it just failed somehow. The MSI that has been crerated by Platform Builder looks like being not perfect.