Is there a way to run/demo a Pocket PC application on a PC that does not have
a development enviroment (Visual Stuidio, .NET, etc.)?

Is there a way in JScript to set the system time? I would like to write a
JScript that syncs the Pocket PC time with a time server. The script needs
to execute from the Pocket PC. Thanks

I need to register for the event "fnewObjectCreated" (creation of a message)
in my Inbox folder but the Advise method needs an alocated IMAPIAdviseSink
object.
If I write LPMAPIADVISESINK lpAdviseSink I get a warning that an

I've made an eVC4 app for a Symbol PPT8800 with PocketPC 2003.
Problem:
If another app obscures mine, then I have problems reactivating it. Tapping
on the icon only display "Default Ime" in the shell/explorer window caption.

I have managed to create a (sort of) full-screen flash application, by
creating a WC_HTMLCONTAINER window, using SHFullScreen, moving the
window, then making an WC_HTML child window for it.
If I just load a normal html page with text on it, it displays

I would like to display the colorwheel when loading an app or a form on the
app.  I have seen other non-microsoft programs do it so I know that it isn't
something that microsoft keeps to themself.  I know I can display the
hourglass using:  Cursor.Current = Cursors.WaitCursor but ...

I have just started some research into writing an app for Windows Mobile
2003 for an ARM processor device, so please excuse my in-experience or any
stupid questions...
What I would like to do :

Please help, i'd like to install Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 on my German
Windows sp 4, but when i try to do that - setup.exe generates access
violation and setup fails :(
Does anybody know how to fix it?

I would like to create a speech recognition program that
can control browser functions in Pocket Internet Explorer.
For example, if the word 'internet' is recognized, internet
explorer will open. If 'next' is recognized, it will

Is there any way to create a database on the desktop from an SQL CE database
that already exists on the handheld? This would be the reverse of the usual
method of the pocket PC subscribing to an SQL server database, and I suspect
it doesn't work that way.

I have a question to everyone
I am trying to develop an application that recieves information from a
bluetooth adaptor (which is plugged into a detector via a serial port
connection), the information will be recieved by teh bluetooth on my Pocket PC

By the built-in Inbox program, in the creating new email/SMS Message window,
tap on "Recipients" or the Contact icon, a listbox will displayed within the
messageBody area.
I want my application has the same functionality, how can I do it?

I'm working in evc 3.0 and I'm making a registry setting change then
broadcasting a notification using:
    ::SendMessage(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_WININICHANGE, 0xF2, 0);
 However, on the pocket pc I'm using my program freezes on that call.  I've

From a development standpoint is there any real difference between a device
running Pocket PC and Pocket PC Phone Edition (other than the obvious cell
phone capability)?
Also, more of a market question.  Is Pocket PC Phone Edition going to

I'm new to Pocket PC, Smart Phone, WinCE, etc.
I just want to write some noddy stuff for one of these devices so that I can
familiarise myself.   What cheap device would you recommend and are there
any gotcha's that I should know about.  E.g. I saw a device for ?40 (Toshiba