Re: activesync & windowsxp - can't connect

From: David (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/21/04 

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:20:30 -0700

I'm having the same problem... connecting via USB. I
didn't have any problems connecting before Service Pack 2
on my notebook, but now that I try it on my new Dell with
SP2 it doesn't work! I also get an error saying that
Windows couldn't find the driver for "Samsung CDMA".

>-----Original Message-----
>MMHGE wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> i've been trying to read all the stuff that's been
written abt
>> problems with syncing pocket pc with xp desktops. i
have this
>> problem & despite trying lots of different things still
haven't
>> resolved.
>>
>> I have a compaq ipaq 3630 handheld which for the past 3
years i've
>> been syncing with a windows 2000 desktop using
activesync 3.1. i
>> never had probs.
>>
>> in the past few weeks i have bought a new desktop PC
which has xp &
>> service pack 2 loaded. I've downloaded active sync
3.7, switched off
>> virus scan, checked activesync box in firewall security
centre &
>> still get an error message at wizard istallation stage.
>>
>> wizard actually causes the handheld to power on but
does not sync &
>> gives 'failed to connect' message.
>>
>> anyone have any other suggestions pse.........
>
>Are you using USB or serial to sync?
>
>--
>Rob Borek
>MCP, Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
>Want *ONE ON ONE* support? http://www.pocketpcone2one.com
>What is an MVP? http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>.
>

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