Installing programs - Treo Forums

mikemagolan · 06-27-2006, 07:47 AM

Just got my 650. How or what do I need to install apps.? DO not have the software CD from VZW, have a 512MB SD card and a reader. Thanks, the more help the better. I have had a PDA before but first Treo. Thanks.

Kreth · 06-27-2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemagolan

Just got my 650. How or what do I need to install apps.? DO not have the software CD from VZW, have a 512MB SD card and a reader. Thanks, the more help the better. I have had a PDA before but first Treo. Thanks.

You can download trial versions of most software from the store here. I'd suggest starting with an uninstaller and backup software. Assuming you're using a PC, double clicking on the .prc file should add it to Hotsync Manager to be installed to your Treo.

mikemagolan · 06-27-2006, 09:06 AM

Can I just drop apps. onto the SD card?

Christopher · 06-27-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemagolan

Just got my 650. How or what do I need to install apps.? DO not have the software CD from VZW, have a 512MB SD card and a reader. Thanks, the more help the better. I have had a PDA before but first Treo. Thanks.

Get a good uninstaller before you install any new programs. I use Destaller Pro, and it's been great for me.

mikemagolan · 06-27-2006, 10:20 AM

Why is it called an un-installer? If I am installing to me treo?

Christopher · 06-27-2006, 10:28 AM

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Why is it called an un-installer? If I am installing to me treo?

An uninstall program will make sure that if you decide to get rid of a program, your Treo will be properly cleaned of all the files and databases that came with that program. You want the uninstall program on your Treo first, before installing anything else, so that it can properly track what you are putting on your Treo. This way, you can try things out and if you don't like it, or it causes your Treo to act strange, you can delete the program with no damage done. Hope this makes sense...

mikemagolan · 06-27-2006, 10:53 AM

That clears things up much more thanks. I will be adding programs via Hotsync then?

Christopher · 06-27-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemagolan

That clears things up much more thanks. I will be adding programs via Hotsync then?

Yes. When you download a program, typically it will come with a .prc file. Just click on that, and it will ask you if you want to add it via Palm QuickInstall. Then you can choose to add it to the Treo or to SD card (if you have one). THen the next time you HotSync, it will be there!

mikemagolan · 06-27-2006, 11:56 AM

Ok. I must be dumb. I downloaded Deinstaller to my desktop, shows up as unreadable be my PC(Windows logo). It is not a .prc I thought I would be able to drag to my SD if was on my removbale e: drive? All apps. are doing the same obviously I am doing something wrong?

Christopher · 06-27-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikemagolan

Ok. I must be dumb. I downloaded Deinstaller to my desktop, shows up as unreadable be my PC(Windows logo). It is not a .prc I thought I would be able to drag to my SD if was on my removbale e: drive? All apps. are doing the same obviously I am doing something wrong?

You're not dumb. It just takes a while to get aquainted.

Are you using Windows XP? Perhaps you downloaded a ZIP file. If so, you will need to unzip/extract it. XP should be able to do this for you quite easily.

You cannot, as far as I am aware, simply drag to an e: drive. You will need to open up your Palm QuickInstall to get it to your Treo. You can do that like this: Start : All Programs : Palm : PalmOne QuickInstall. Then, drag the file you want to install to the "Handheld" box. Voila.