As I described in my previous post, I use the Windows CE Ftp File Server for remote browsing the device's file system. I also use it to update the device's firmware. Some time ago I wrote .NET C# code to initiate the firmware upgrade from a desktop Windows PC. I decided to use the .NET System.Net.FtpWebRequest library. At first everything seemed to work quite well and the code was easy to use. Until at a certain date the firmware upgrade failed. The WireShark trace revealed "an unrecognized command" ......
With the introduction of Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (aka Windows CE 8.0), the good old File Explorer is no longer present. On itself I understand why Microsoft did this - what end-user application needs a File Explorer? - but during DEBUG development, it was/is a helpful tool. So what are your options as a developer (debugger)? - Add the Command Shell to your image. Ok if you can type fast (I am not) - Add the Telnet Server to your image. Ok if you can type fast (I am not) - Add the Ftp File Server ......