How to Install Programs on a Palm Device Using a Windows Computer

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You're starting to use your Palm handheld, and you've discovered that there's a world of software out there. Your next step is to download and install some of it. This eHow assumes that you have already installed the Palm desktop and have successfully performed a HotSync operation.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Locate the .PRC (Pilot Resource) file on your hard drive. This is the application you want to install. If you don't have any applications, try downloading a shareware one from the Palm Computing Web site.
Step2
Launch Palm Desktop.
Step3
Choose Install from the View menu to launch the Install Tool.
Step4
Click Add, then locate the PRC file you'd like to install.
Step5
Click Open to add the selected file.
Step6
Click Done to close the Install tool.
Step7
HotSync your Palm handheld to your Palm desktop. The new applications will be installed for you.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you're a new user, you may want to install the Giraffe application that comes with the Palm desktop. It's a game that teaches you how to write Graffiti.
  • When you click the Add button, the Install tool looks in the Add-On folder located in your Palm folder. This is a good place to store new applications for the quickest navigation to install.
  • Use a HotSync cable if you want to install programs and HotSync while you're traveling.
  • You can install multiple programs at once ' just realize that the more programs you install, the slower your HotSync will become.

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