[TUTO] HD2 Windows Phone 7 Developer Tools on XP - HD2 Windows Phone 7 Development

1 : Download and Install :
Zune
NetFx4
2 : Create vm_web folder on C: extract the contents of the setup Windows phone 7 tools (vm_web.exe) package with winrar to C:\vm_web\
3 : Go to the folder and open the file baseline.dat in notepad
4 : Look for the section named [gencomp7788]
5 : Change the value InstallOnLHS from 1 to 0
Change the value InstallOnWinXP from 1 to 0
Save and close baseline.dat
6 : CMD+R C:\vm_web\setup.exe /web
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More simpler method below:
Originally posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9916269&postcount=176
Hello everyone,
I want to simplify all those who want to install Windows Developer Phone Tools on Windows XP:
1) download the complete package at the official site
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=201927
2) extract the downloaded package to a folder
3) copy and overwrite the file attached to the folder where you extracted the package
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=467731&d=1292709004
4) run the batch file Install ...
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I have used this method couple of times and I confirm it working on XP except you can not run emulator, that is not required in our case either I guess.
The problem is that I still could not unlock WP7. It stucks at Chevron unlocker stage. The same problem has been reported by almost all users here. I haven't witnessed anyone unlocking WP7 through WIndows XP machine.

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i dont get the last part ......... what shuld i do
6 : CMD+R C:\vm_web\setup.exe /web
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explanation
elvador said:
i dont get the last part ......... what shuld i do
6 : CMD+R C:\vm_web\setup.exe /web
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"CMD+R" = Run
"C:\vm_web\setup.exe" = $path where you extracted vm_web.exe
"/web" = this is option for web installation

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Here's the way I got it to work,
bazinga said:
I finally got it to install on XP!
Here's what I did,
Download the .iso file (it's at the bottom of the page) :
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce
After, make a new folder on your desktop and extract the ".iso" file into the folder.
Next, I grabbed the ".zip" file from here, : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9618980&postcount=81
Take the baseline.dat from the .zip file and replace it in the one with the extracted .iso files. Then just run setup.exe from the file. It should work! But make sure you have about 3 gb free from your hard drive. And emulator doesn't work, but I'm sure its fine if your not a developer.
Remember to hit the thanks button if it worked for you!
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But I still can not get chevron to work.

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bazinga said:
Here's the way I got it to work,
But I still can not get chevron to work.
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yup.
The procedure is same as posted in post # 2.
And with the same result too. Chevron opens but gives error.

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i couldnt get chevron to work either on xp. i finally broke down and reloaded my vista and got it working. took me over two days to install vista and all the updates and service packs. i got an old slow computer.

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How can install on Window7?
Excusme for my bad english

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does the chevron executable even work on XP ?
u wouldnt want to use the SDK on XP if chevron doesnt

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Soo?? Somebody got it working or what?

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jcsy said:
does the chevron executable even work on XP ?
u wouldnt want to use the SDK on XP if chevron doesnt
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SDK is useful in a sense that it atleast makes Chevron open on a XP machine. Without SDK, you can not even open Chevron.
But once you click unlock in Chevron, it always gives you error whatever you do.
I personally had to install WIndows 7 Ultimate on my laptop and then the whole process was like of 20 minutes hardly. No problems faced. The tutorials posted are fantastic and makes your life easy.
Exploring unlocked and activated WP7 on HD2

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So we have to purchase Windows 7 and delete everything?
I do not have money to do this...I hope the devs find a way.
I LOVE windows phone even in the sad state mine is in. I have a Zune HD, and I haven't used it since WP7 came onto my HD2...If I could access the marketplace, I'd love it...guess I'll have to download it (windows 7) tonight...

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i had the chevron unlocker working with XP SP3. I'll try it again in a bit to verify it again. will let you all know.
I checked and double checked. My phone was already unlocked, so i performed a Re-lock.
Ofcourse, I couldn't get it unlocked again under XP. Having probs now as well with Win7. Scratching my head now. lol

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elvador said:
i dont get the last part ......... what shuld i do
6 : CMD+R C:\vm_web\setup.exe /web
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There is no any SETUP.EXE!
Oh I found, used not winrar an the 1st time

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When i run setup exe i the last passage it tells me that it cant install .NEt framework 4 multi-targeting package....whats that? please help me!

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ow it tells me that i cant install the emulater x86...please

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ChriGothiMark said:
ow it tells me that i cant install the emulater x86...please
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Emulator will never work on XP nor its required for you as you are willing to deploy things on actual device i.e. your HD2. In short, forget emulator.
For DotNet 4 issue, try installing it seperately.

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great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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If I am reading this right, having the SDK installed on XP is beneficial regardless if Chevron works or not. This is how I see the events playing out:
Use a Wiindows 7 Machine to do the unlocking process with Chevron
Use the XP machine to do the side-loading of applications.
Once the Chevron process is complete, there should be no need for a Windows 7 based machine, as the app loading will work fine from XP.
Am I correct with how I laid that out? I ask because my main workstation is an XP machine. I have 2 Windows 7 machines (my HTPC and my laptop are both Win7); the HTPC is buried under/behind the TV and does not have easily accessible USB ports, and the laptop has a small (17") screen and I can barely see what I am doing on it, which makes it a non-feasible option.
Now, if I were to use the laptop for a few minutes to do the unlocking with Chevron, I should (in theory) be able to perform all of the other options on my XP machine...I hop I am correct with that assumption, as it will be the best way for me to go about it.

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jmhecker said:
If I am reading this right, having the SDK installed on XP is beneficial regardless if Chevron works or not. This is how I see the events playing out:
Use a Wiindows 7 Machine to do the unlocking process with Chevron
Use the XP machine to do the side-loading of applications.
Once the Chevron process is complete, there should be no need for a Windows 7 based machine, as the app loading will work fine from XP.
Am I correct with how I laid that out? I ask because my main workstation is an XP machine. I have 2 Windows 7 machines (my HTPC and my laptop are both Win7); the HTPC is buried under/behind the TV and does not have easily accessible USB ports, and the laptop has a small (17") screen and I can barely see what I am doing on it, which makes it a non-feasible option.
Now, if I were to use the laptop for a few minutes to do the unlocking with Chevron, I should (in theory) be able to perform all of the other options on my XP machine...I hop I am correct with that assumption, as it will be the best way for me to go about it.
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You are absolutely right. This is what I was doing before I moved back to NAND Android.
Applications can be deployed from a Windows XP machine if tools are installed.