Before installing to Windows Mobile

ArcPad is installed on your Windows Mobile device by running an installation program from your Windows computer. This process is similar to installing other Windows Mobile programs. The ArcPad Deployment Manager uses a Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center connection to install the selected programs and components to your Windows Mobile device.

Existing installation of ArcPad

Uninstall any existing version of ArcPad from your Windows Mobile device before installing a new version of ArcPad.

To uninstall ArcPad, see these uninstall steps.

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center

The installation of ArcPad on your Windows computer also installs the ArcPad Deployment Manager, which is used for installing ArcPad on Windows Mobile devices. Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center needs to be installed on your Windows computer for the ArcPad Deployment Manager to work correctly. You do not need to install Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center if you have no plans to install ArcPad on Windows Mobile devices. However, you do need to install Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center first if you intend to install ArcPad on a Windows Mobile device.

The latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp6/sync/installing-activesync.aspx.

The latest version of Windows Mobile Device Center can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp6/sync/installing-wmdc.aspx.