Information (.inf) File Overview (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

1/6/2010

This section describes the information (.inf) file that is included in a .cab file for an installation package.

In This Section

• Information File
  Describes the .inf file and provides links to reference topics for each section that you can include in an .inf file.

• Information File Example
  Provides a code sample that shows an .inf file that can be used as a template for the common operations that are required for installing an application that is not targeted at specific hardware platforms.

• Windows Embedded CE Strings
  Lists the shortcuts that can be used to reference locations where files should be extracted to on the device.

• Processor Type Reference
  Lists valid strings that can be used in the .inf file to specify the platforms on which your application can be installed.

• Device-Side Application Installation Options
  Describes how to specify whether the installation volume is the main memory volume or a secondary storage volume.

See Also

Concepts

CAB Wizard
Cabinet (.cab) File Overview
Optional Setup.dll Files for Installation