Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess for
spotting this one;

================

In case you have overseen it (too):

<http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>

Microsoft just released an Office Mobile 6.1 update as a free download,
which is an upgrade to Office Mobile applications on Windows Mobile 6
Classic, Professional and Standard PDAs and smartphones. Office Mobile
6.1 now supports the new Office 2007 file formats.
Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for
Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve
security and reliability and enhance integration with external sources.

To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in
the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word
Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade
to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word
documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows
created by using Microsoft Office 2007.

The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word
Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile for Windows
Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review documents.
Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich reviewing and minor
editing capabilities as well as support for rights-managed documents.

Other improvements include:

Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders

Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices
that have an earlier version of Office Mobile installed already. If your
Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications,
this upgrade will not work for you. However, according to Microsoft you
will be able to purchase a full version of Office Mobile 6.1 online,
even if this option isn't available on Microsoft's mentioned website yet.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev] wrote:
> Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess for
> spotting this one;
>
> ================
>
> In case you have overseen it (too):
>
> <http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>
>
>
> Microsoft just released an Office Mobile 6.1 update as a free download,
> which is an upgrade to Office Mobile applications on Windows Mobile 6
> Classic, Professional and Standard PDAs and smartphones. Office Mobile
> 6.1 now supports the new Office 2007 file formats.
> Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for
> Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve
> security and reliability and enhance integration with external sources.
>
> To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in
> the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word
> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade
> to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word
> documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows
> created by using Microsoft Office 2007.
>
> The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word
> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile for Windows
> Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review documents.
> Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich reviewing and minor
> editing capabilities as well as support for rights-managed documents.
>
> Other improvements include:
>
> Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
> Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
> Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders
>
> Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices
> that have an earlier version of Office Mobile installed already. If your
> Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications,
> this upgrade will not work for you. However, according to Microsoft you
> will be able to purchase a full version of Office Mobile 6.1 online,
> even if this option isn't available on Microsoft's mentioned website yet.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Unfortunately, they don't have one for GB, only US so I can't upgrade.
This seems a little odd.

Rupert Moss-Eccardt wrote:
> Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev] wrote:
>> Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess
>> for spotting this one;
>>
>> ================
>>
>> In case you have overseen it (too):
>>
>> <http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>
>>
>>
>> Microsoft just released an Office Mobile 6.1 update as a free
>> download, which is an upgrade to Office Mobile applications on
>> Windows Mobile 6 Classic, Professional and Standard PDAs and
>> smartphones. Office Mobile 6.1 now supports the new Office 2007 file
>> formats.
>> Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for
>> Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve
>> security and reliability and enhance integration with external sources.
>>
>> To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created
>> in the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word
>> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This
>> upgrade to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing
>> of Word documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint
>> slideshows created by using Microsoft Office 2007.
>>
>> The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word
>> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile for
>> Windows Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review
>> documents. Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich
>> reviewing and minor editing capabilities as well as support for
>> rights-managed documents.
>>
>> Other improvements include:
>>
>> Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
>> Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
>> Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders
>>
>> Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices
>> that have an earlier version of Office Mobile installed already. If
>> your Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile
>> applications, this upgrade will not work for you. However, according
>> to Microsoft you will be able to purchase a full version of Office
>> Mobile 6.1 online, even if this option isn't available on Microsoft's
>> mentioned website yet.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
>
> Unfortunately, they don't have one for GB, only US so I can't upgrade.
> This seems a little odd.
>
What happens if your OS uses another language ? I use French, so ?

How much space does the update take ? Is WM 6.1 larger than 6.0 ? Do I
have to buy a new phone ;-) ?

nospam wrote:
> Rupert Moss-Eccardt wrote:
>> Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev] wrote:
>>> Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess
>>> for spotting this one;
>>>
>>> ================
>>>
>>> In case you have overseen it (too):
>>>
>>> <http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>
>>>
[snip]

>>> mentioned website yet.
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>>
>>
>>
>> Unfortunately, they don't have one for GB, only US so I can't upgrade.
>> This seems a little odd.
>>
> What happens if your OS uses another language ? I use French, so ?
>
> How much space does the update take ? Is WM 6.1 larger than 6.0 ? Do I
> have to buy a new phone ;-) ?

Apologies, there is a French version and, indeed, many other non-English
languages but no English-United Kingdom so the install fails.

In message news:36RKi.16552$aN2.8170@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net, Rupert Moss-
Eccardt sprach forth the following:

> Unfortunately, they don't have one for GB, only US so I can't upgrade.
> This seems a little odd.

I guess they aren't finished translating it.

Has the download disappeared because the download link doesn't work.

"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:

> Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess for
> spotting this one;
>
> ================
>
> In case you have overseen it (too):
>
> <http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>
>
> Microsoft just released an Office Mobile 6.1 update as a free download,
> which is an upgrade to Office Mobile applications on Windows Mobile 6
> Classic, Professional and Standard PDAs and smartphones. Office Mobile
> 6.1 now supports the new Office 2007 file formats.
> Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for
> Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve
> security and reliability and enhance integration with external sources.
>
> To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in
> the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word
> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade
> to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word
> documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows
> created by using Microsoft Office 2007.
>
> The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word
> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile for Windows
> Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review documents.
> Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich reviewing and minor
> editing capabilities as well as support for rights-managed documents.
>
> Other improvements include:
>
> Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
> Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
> Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders
>
> Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices
> that have an earlier version of Office Mobile installed already. If your
> Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications,
> this upgrade will not work for you. However, according to Microsoft you
> will be able to purchase a full version of Office Mobile 6.1 online,
> even if this option isn't available on Microsoft's mentioned website yet.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>

At 05 Oct 2007 20:59:01 -0700 Matrixx wrote:

> Has the download disappeared because the download link doesn't work.


Yes. MS pulled it before I got to D/L it as well. MS' page now says
it's "coming soon."



--

"I don't need my cell phone to play video games or take pictures
or double as a Walkie-Talkie; I just need it to work. Thanks for
all the bells and whistles, but I could communicate better with
ACTUAL bells and whistles." -Bill Maher 9/25/2003

I have over 3,000 phones deployed in the field, is there a .cab format for
this update so I can push it out via my 3rd party software? Otherwise I will
have recall all the devices just so I can load the wares from a desktop.
Seems like way to much work!

Wes Garnett
(MCSE, MCP+I, CNE, ISA 2006)

"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:

> Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess for
> spotting this one;
>
> ================
>
> In case you have overseen it (too):
>
> <http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>
>
> Microsoft just released an Office Mobile 6.1 update as a free download,
> which is an upgrade to Office Mobile applications on Windows Mobile 6
> Classic, Professional and Standard PDAs and smartphones. Office Mobile
> 6.1 now supports the new Office 2007 file formats.
> Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for
> Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve
> security and reliability and enhance integration with external sources.
>
> To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in
> the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word
> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade
> to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word
> documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows
> created by using Microsoft Office 2007.
>
> The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word
> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile for Windows
> Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review documents.
> Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich reviewing and minor
> editing capabilities as well as support for rights-managed documents.
>
> Other improvements include:
>
> Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
> Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
> Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders
>
> Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices
> that have an earlier version of Office Mobile installed already. If your
> Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications,
> this upgrade will not work for you. However, according to Microsoft you
> will be able to purchase a full version of Office Mobile 6.1 online,
> even if this option isn't available on Microsoft's mentioned website yet.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>

>> is there a .cab format for this update <<

There are a number of ways to extract the cab, the simplest being to run
the install with no device connected, then find the folder and cab
created during the install process (_normally_ under
progamfiles/microsoftactivesync)

You can then copy the cab file to the ppc and execute it there... see
http://BevHoward.com/bhhpj.htm#Cabs for more info.

_HOWEVER_ some apps may install activesync plugins during the pc install
such as file converters, so I would determine if that is happening
before going the cabinstall route.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

I found a universal extractor that will extract .cabs from
installs,.exe's,msi's etc.
Works good.
UniExtract-I just googled for it.

Jeff

"Wes_Txs" <Wes_Txs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D8A1D987-474E-4012-8481-28E24C286584@microsoft.com...
>I have over 3,000 phones deployed in the field, is there a .cab format for
> this update so I can push it out via my 3rd party software? Otherwise I
> will
> have recall all the devices just so I can load the wares from a desktop.
> Seems like way to much work!
>
> Wes Garnett
> (MCSE, MCP+I, CNE, ISA 2006)
>
> "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>
>> Thanks to the <http://www.theunwired.net> and Mobile MVP Arne Hess for
>> spotting this one;
>>
>> ================
>>
>> In case you have overseen it (too):
>>
>> <http://www.theunwired.net/?item=update-microsoft-releases-office-mobile-6-1-for-windows-mobile-6>
>>
>> Microsoft just released an Office Mobile 6.1 update as a free download,
>> which is an upgrade to Office Mobile applications on Windows Mobile 6
>> Classic, Professional and Standard PDAs and smartphones. Office Mobile
>> 6.1 now supports the new Office 2007 file formats.
>> Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for
>> Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve
>> security and reliability and enhance integration with external sources.
>>
>> To allow Windows Mobile users to work with Office documents created in
>> the Open XML formats, Microsoft has developed an upgrade for Word
>> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile applications. This upgrade
>> to the Office Mobile applications allows viewing and editing of Word
>> documents and Excel workbooks and viewing of PowerPoint slideshows
>> created by using Microsoft Office 2007.
>>
>> The Office Mobile application suite includes Microsoft Office Word
>> Mobile, Excel Mobile, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile for Windows
>> Mobile 6 powered devices, helping users manage and review documents.
>> Microsoft Office Mobile includes support for rich reviewing and minor
>> editing capabilities as well as support for rights-managed documents.
>>
>> Other improvements include:
>>
>> Enhanced viewing experience for charts in Excel Mobile
>> Ability to view SmartArt in PowerPoint Mobile
>> Ability to view and extract files from compressed (.zip) folders
>>
>> Note: This free upgrade works only for Windows Mobile powered devices
>> that have an earlier version of Office Mobile installed already. If your
>> Windows Mobile powered device does not have Office Mobile applications,
>> this upgrade will not work for you. However, according to Microsoft you
>> will be able to purchase a full version of Office Mobile 6.1 online,
>> even if this option isn't available on Microsoft's mentioned website yet.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>>

Beverly and Jeff:

Thank you both for the valuable input, I will test it out soon. If I run
into a snag, I will post it.

Regards,
Wes


"Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:

> >> is there a .cab format for this update <<
>
> There are a number of ways to extract the cab, the simplest being to run
> the install with no device connected, then find the folder and cab
> created during the install process (_normally_ under
> progamfiles/microsoftactivesync)
>
> You can then copy the cab file to the ppc and execute it there... see
> http://BevHoward.com/bhhpj.htm#Cabs for more info.
>
> _HOWEVER_ some apps may install activesync plugins during the pc install
> such as file converters, so I would determine if that is happening
> before going the cabinstall route.
>
> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>
>
>

Wes,
I personally hate installing ppc stuff on my pc just to get the
cab anyhow, so that's why I suggested UniExtract. It has worked for lots of
stuff for me, however, like Bev ssaid, maybe the installs add certain stuff
the cab doesn't (never for me though)

Jeff

"Wes_Txs" <WesTxs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C676DE2E-1D1F-4E78-982D-7792156A916B@microsoft.com...
> Beverly and Jeff:
>
> Thank you both for the valuable input, I will test it out soon. If I run
> into a snag, I will post it.
>
> Regards,
> Wes
>
>
> "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>
>> >> is there a .cab format for this update <<
>>
>> There are a number of ways to extract the cab, the simplest being to run
>> the install with no device connected, then find the folder and cab
>> created during the install process (_normally_ under
>> progamfiles/microsoftactivesync)
>>
>> You can then copy the cab file to the ppc and execute it there... see
>> http://BevHoward.com/bhhpj.htm#Cabs for more info.
>>
>> _HOWEVER_ some apps may install activesync plugins during the pc install
>> such as file converters, so I would determine if that is happening
>> before going the cabinstall route.
>>
>> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>>
>>
>>

Update

Just downloaded Office 6.1 Update and ran it through UniExtract.
Worked great, it made a folder and extracted ALL the cabs. It actually has
them for both WM5/6, smartphone, and ppc.

Jeff

"Wes_Txs" <WesTxs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C676DE2E-1D1F-4E78-982D-7792156A916B@microsoft.com...
> Beverly and Jeff:
>
> Thank you both for the valuable input, I will test it out soon. If I run
> into a snag, I will post it.
>
> Regards,
> Wes
>
>
> "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>
>> >> is there a .cab format for this update <<
>>
>> There are a number of ways to extract the cab, the simplest being to run
>> the install with no device connected, then find the folder and cab
>> created during the install process (_normally_ under
>> progamfiles/microsoftactivesync)
>>
>> You can then copy the cab file to the ppc and execute it there... see
>> http://BevHoward.com/bhhpj.htm#Cabs for more info.
>>
>> _HOWEVER_ some apps may install activesync plugins during the pc install
>> such as file converters, so I would determine if that is happening
>> before going the cabinstall route.
>>
>> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>>
>>
>>

Jeff:
Thanks for the help, I just downloaded uniextractor and the Office update,
was able to extract all the files including the .ini file. Have not put it
on my phone just yet to test, but I'm sure it will do just fine. Once I test
it manually, I will go ahead on load into my Trust Digital security suite and
push out to all the phones.

Thanks again to you both.

Regards,
Wes Garnett


"Jeff" wrote:

> Update
>
> Just downloaded Office 6.1 Update and ran it through UniExtract.
> Worked great, it made a folder and extracted ALL the cabs. It actually has
> them for both WM5/6, smartphone, and ppc.
>
> Jeff
>
> "Wes_Txs" <WesTxs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C676DE2E-1D1F-4E78-982D-7792156A916B@microsoft.com...
> > Beverly and Jeff:
> >
> > Thank you both for the valuable input, I will test it out soon. If I run
> > into a snag, I will post it.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Wes
> >
> >
> > "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
> >
> >> >> is there a .cab format for this update <<
> >>
> >> There are a number of ways to extract the cab, the simplest being to run
> >> the install with no device connected, then find the folder and cab
> >> created during the install process (_normally_ under
> >> progamfiles/microsoftactivesync)
> >>
> >> You can then copy the cab file to the ppc and execute it there... see
> >> http://BevHoward.com/bhhpj.htm#Cabs for more info.
> >>
> >> _HOWEVER_ some apps may install activesync plugins during the pc install
> >> such as file converters, so I would determine if that is happening
> >> before going the cabinstall route.
> >>
> >> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
> >>
> >>
> >>
>

NP-glad to help.
as a side note-UniExtract hasn't worked for every single .exe I've tried
but, I definetly think it's worth it. free!
and as I said before, I think it's a PITA to run an execute on my pc just to
get the cab anyway.
hope it worked for ya.

Jeff

"Wes_Txs" <WesTxs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0EE34ACE-6B81-4327-877E-467DD872D8C8@microsoft.com...
> Jeff:
> Thanks for the help, I just downloaded uniextractor and the Office update,
> was able to extract all the files including the .ini file. Have not put
> it
> on my phone just yet to test, but I'm sure it will do just fine. Once I
> test
> it manually, I will go ahead on load into my Trust Digital security suite
> and
> push out to all the phones.
>
> Thanks again to you both.
>
> Regards,
> Wes Garnett
>
>
> "Jeff" wrote:
>
>> Update
>>
>> Just downloaded Office 6.1 Update and ran it through UniExtract.
>> Worked great, it made a folder and extracted ALL the cabs. It actually
>> has
>> them for both WM5/6, smartphone, and ppc.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> "Wes_Txs" <WesTxs@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C676DE2E-1D1F-4E78-982D-7792156A916B@microsoft.com...
>> > Beverly and Jeff:
>> >
>> > Thank you both for the valuable input, I will test it out soon. If I
>> > run
>> > into a snag, I will post it.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Wes
>> >
>> >
>> > "Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> >> is there a .cab format for this update <<
>> >>
>> >> There are a number of ways to extract the cab, the simplest being to
>> >> run
>> >> the install with no device connected, then find the folder and cab
>> >> created during the install process (_normally_ under
>> >> progamfiles/microsoftactivesync)
>> >>
>> >> You can then copy the cab file to the ppc and execute it there... see
>> >> http://BevHoward.com/bhhpj.htm#Cabs for more info.
>> >>
>> >> _HOWEVER_ some apps may install activesync plugins during the pc
>> >> install
>> >> such as file converters, so I would determine if that is happening
>> >> before going the cabinstall route.
>> >>
>> >> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>