Re: Reinstalling/Repairing 'Windows' on HP iPAQ H5550

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From: Dan Janes (dan_at_argnoowarp.com)
Date: 08/20/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 17:05:44 +0100

Just another quick question whilst I'm downloading these updates then, are
there any Microsoft updates I should also be downloading/installing?

"David Hettel MS MVP - Mobile Devices" <dhettel@fuse.net> wrote in message
news:uxHFVYshEHA.1656@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Hmm Probably you would want to try a hard reset. This will erase
> everything on your h5550, so all data and programs will be lost.
>
> Remove the h5550 from any sleeve or pack it maybe in.
> Remove any external power it may be connected to.
> Press and hold the outer most button on the right and left side, the
> Calendar and iTask buttons.
> Then press the soft reset button and hold it depressed with the other
> buttons for a slow count to ten.
>
> Release all buttons
> Press the on/off button, it should NOT turn on.
>
> Press just the reset button on the bottom it should now turn on.
> You'll need to go through the screen calibration again. Check it out now
> and see if it is working the way it should. If not chances are it will
> need to be repaired by HP.
>
> Now would be a great time to update the software and drivers on your
> device. Take a look at;
> http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/locate/105_5644.html
>
>
> --
> David Hettel
> Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>
> This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
> You assume all risks for your use.
>
> Handhelds, mobile: http://www.geekzone.co.nz
> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
>
> "Dan Janes" <dan@argnoowarp.com> wrote in message
> news:O2xPU5rhEHA.644@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> When your Windows based Pocket PC is displaying problems issues with
>> software; cannot install/remove software through 'Add/Remove Programs'
>> how would one go about performing a reinstall? Or is it just buggered?
>>
>> My iPAQ says that it's running Windows CE v4.2, however I can't seem to
>> find anything relating to this version of 'Windows' on the Micro$oft
>> site.
>>
>> I am in desperate need of assistance.... please help!
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>
>
>

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