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ActiveSync 4.5 does not support database synchronization

I need to synchronize my Touch Cruise with Microsoft Access on my PC desktop but who develops database (SprintDB, f.e.) writes me:
"there is no way to synchronize database files on Windows Mobile 6 because Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 does not support database sync"
It is unbelievable, my old pda with Palm OS (no Windows!) was more compatible with Microsoft that this one with Windows Mobile create by microsoft ????
There is some experienced that can help me to resolve this problem?

There's no Pocket Access, so what's the point in syncing it?

Unfortunately with the version 6 of Windows Mobile and 4,5 of Active Sync have disappeared Pocket Access what it converted the files .mdb in to .cdb

ActiveSync 4.1 (or maybe it was 4.0) supports database sync with WM2003. However, WM6 does not have the proper conduits, in fact no version has since WM2003. WM5 can be been hacked to support database syncing. So I assume WM6 can be too. I don't know this alone will do it, you may then have to hack ActiveSync 4.5 to include (if they are indeed excluded) whatever database conduits ActiveSync 4.1 and before have.
These instructions may apply to WM6 also. (Original thread can be found here: http://www.tierramapper.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10)
The following steps will enable Windows Mobile 5 devices using Active Sync 4.x to create Pocket Access (.cdb) databases by copying and pasting a PC Access database to an Active Sync connected Pocket PC device.
Microsoft, by default dropped this functionality when upgrading from PPC 2003 to Windows Mobile 5.0. The following will re-enable this feature.
*This procedure is only required for Windows Mobile 5.0 users.
1. Copy the 4 files in the http://www.TierraMapper.com/Downloads/WindowsMobile5PocketAccess.zip file to your Pocket PC in the \Windows directory.
2. Register the adosync.dll. From your Pocket PC, open File Explorer and navigate the \Windows\Regsvrce.exe file. Click on this file and type the full path to the adosync.dll, \Windows\adosync.dll, and click OK.
3. On the desktop, remove the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\SpecialDefaults\PocketPC04\Services\Synchronization\Objects\~MicrosoftTable
4. Disconnect and reconnect the PPC device before "Pocket Access" sync enabled.
You are now ready to copy an Access database to your Pocket PC and Active Sync will prompt you with the Pocket Access (.cdb) conversion dialog as in PPC 2003.
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it's problematic when there are so many stronger database applications than Pocket Access such as Borland...

Possibility
Could this be a similar issue for me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396536&goto=newpost
Thank you.

Thank's Sonus but you write:
"3. On the desktop, remove the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\SpecialDefaults\PocketPC04\Services\Synch ronization\Objects\~MicrosoftTable "
but regretfully the key ~MicrosoftTable doesn't exist in my registries. I only find:
~Appointment
~Contact
~Merlin Mail
~Task
Media
Do I perhaps have to add it instead of removing it?
I have read the forum to the link tierramapper and TierraMa talk only about WM 5. I have WM6 instead.

gianluigicz3 said:
Thank's Sonus but you write:
"3. On the desktop, remove the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\SpecialDefaults\PocketPC04\Services\Synch ronization\Objects\~MicrosoftTable "
but regretfully the key ~MicrosoftTable doesn't exist in my registries. I only find:
~Appointment
~Contact
~Merlin Mail
~Task
Media
Do I perhaps have to add it instead of removing it?
I have read the forum to the link tierramapper and TierraMa talk only about WM 5. I have WM6 instead.
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Hmmm, that's interesting. I have the ~MicrosoftTable entry in my PC's registry. Don't create the entry though. Instead try following steps 1 and 2, make sure that the "Convert files when synchronized, copied, or moved" box is checked in ActiveSync "Tools>Advanced Tools>Edit File Conversion Settings..." and then copy an MS Access database file (*.mdb file) to your Touch Cruise using activesync. Report back to us as to whether or not you then get prompted to setup a database sync.

sonus said:
.........try following steps 1 and 2, make sure that the "Convert files when synchronized, copied, or moved" box is checked in ActiveSync "Tools>Advanced Tools>Edit File Conversion Settings..." and then copy an MS Access database file (*.mdb file) to your Touch Cruise using activesync. Report back to us as to whether or not you then get prompted to setup a database sync.
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In order:
1. I have performed the points 1 and 2 correctly on device;
2. i have just flagged the "convert files" in "acive sync 4.5 build 5096;
3. in tools of Active Sync, for "microsoft Office Access Application" in the setting folder "conversione from PC to device" i see: type of file of PC = .mdb, type of file of device = .mdb (i try to modify in .cdb but it is no possible!);
4. with right click in setting icon "file" in Active Sync i added a sample of .mdb file microsoft access 2000/2003;
5. i can see this file in folder "C:\Documents and Settings\battocch\My Documents\HTC_P3650 My Documents\" on my desktop PC with XP;
6. i syncronize PC and device;
7. after syncronisation i see again the file .mdb in personal folder of PC but there is not anything in the device.
I try even to reinstall Active Sync but nothung it is changed.

Step 3 is the issue. Earlier versions of ActiveSync would allow for a conversion of mdb to cdb when copying database files. This would then allow for a sync relationship. My guess would be to try an earlier version of ActiveSync (4.1 or earlier)...

I haven't used it but Handbase appears to sync with access:
http://www.ddhsoftware.com/handbase.html
gianluigicz3 said:
I need to synchronize my Touch Cruise with Microsoft Access on my PC desktop but who develops database (SprintDB, f.e.) writes me:
"there is no way to synchronize database files on Windows Mobile 6 because Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 does not support database sync"
It is unbelievable, my old pda with Palm OS (no Windows!) was more compatible with Microsoft that this one with Windows Mobile create by microsoft ????
There is some experienced that can help me to resolve this problem?
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Pocket Informant 2007 - Issues with calendar soft key

I've install Pocket Informant 2007 today to my Storage Card (as its so big). I have also configured Pocket Breeze to use this as default PIM, however the Calendar softkey when pressed gives the following error:-
\WINDOWS\PICalendar.lnk
The file 'PICalendar' cannot by opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
I can load it ok from its shortcut in the Programs menu and from pocket breeze so its not the application thats not working.
Any ideas on how to sort this out? Is it because its installed to the Storage Card instead of local memory?
Thanks
Mark

I bet the file is not in the Windows folder.
You could change it to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PocketInformant\PICalendar.lnk (sorry guessing here )
Or even better, use THIS tool to assign PI to your softkeys
Works on VGA and qVGA devices.

Changing Calendar Shortcut

How do I Change calendar shortcut on manila 2d
2d to a different calendar program?
I.E. Pocket Informant. Thanks

if pocket informant doesn't require additional dlls from it's own dir you can rename it's exe to calendar.exe and copy it over the original calendar.exe
when you click the cal in M2D it will load it instead of the original one.
make sure you backup the original calendar.

also you can hexedit m2d.exe to point to a different prog, but you will need it in the windows folder.
(mine is set for thumbcal)

I have renamed to PI in the registry, but it still opens windows calendar. Anyone else get PI to work?

BUMP....Anyone???

anyone figure this out yet

Can't save/open cab email attachments WM6.1

I'm new to WM6 and I'm sure my WM5 Universal let me save cab attachments to my card so I could install them, but my HTC Touch Pro 2 won't allow me to access an attached cab 'for security reasons'
There is no advanced setting I can change to allow me to access them - why do they treat us like morons?
So I put it in a zip but although the received email on my TP2 is the right size no attachment is shown :-(
So I had a brainwave and thought I'd just rename the cab a ms friendly doc before emailing it to my phone - but of course the standard file browser can't rename extensions and I haven't loaded a 3rd party file manager yet (maybe I'll email myself the cab for one....)
John

why u emailing the cabs to yourself, use bluetooth or even better active sync

cos its easier
failed miserably to get by Vista to send files by bluetooth to my TP2 and can't find my cable.
I'd use wifi but how do you do that with Vista? I have to transfer from my Vista to my XP networked the only way possible as a netwoirk drive, then wifi from there.
Email is far easier if pocket outlook didn't think it knew better :-(
Got Resco Explorer now so email my files as .docs , funnily enough half of then don't show up as attachments on my phone. hmmph

set up bluetooth share folder properly in your tp2 settings. that way when u bluetooth ur cab it will be saved directly in that folder.
U can specify where that folder is, (device or card).
If u install advanced config (search for it here) u can set it to keep the cab after install, for future reference.

SOLUTION W7: there is no email program associated to perform the requested action?

HI guys!
When I connected my HD2 to windows7 WMDC always a window popup that display the text:
"There is no email program associated to perform the requested action?" (I tried to translate it to english cause I use WMDC in spanish so perhaps the text may vary). After lot of wasted time trying to avoid this to happen without installing Outlook (I think installing Outlook can fix this too) I find a workarround:
Load regedit.exe and delete the sven keys with "microsoft Outlook" in
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Messaging Subsystem\MSMapiApps]
"msab32.dll"=""
"nwab32.dll"=""
"SearchProtocolHost.exe"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
"outstore.dll"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
"inetsw95.exe"=""
"choosusr.dll"=""
"WmdHost.exe"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
"Inkprops.dll"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
"VCOMCtl.dll"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
"Inkform.exe"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
"VoiceFrm.exe"="Microsoft Outlook" <---
Export that registry branch first so if you later need them you can just doubleclick on the .reg file and all is back to normal again.
(I think this workarround removes mail and calendar sincronization, but I use only files sync so its good for me)
I hope this will be usefull to someone

a spark of hope blinked through my eyes when I read this, went and conservatively renamed the keys adding "DELETED" at the beginning of their name, still got the error, deleted the keys altogether, still present.
Worth noting, I only have the first two keys in that reg folder, outstore and searchprotocolhost.exe, not the others.
Maybe I need to reboot?
Nope, reboot and it's still there, be it damned. Still looking for a solution

I hope I made it!
You need Windows Live Mail. It is free.
Changes I made:
1. Start regedit as an administrator by typing "regedit" into your start menu.
2. Right click the regedit program, and choose Run As Administrator
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail\Windows Live Mail*
4. Double click the DLL Path value, and copy the value data to the clipboard then click cancel.
On my system, it's C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Mail\smapi.dll
5. Right click a blank area below the DLLPath value, and choose New and then Expandable String Value from the menu.
6. Type in DLLPathEx as the new value name.
7. Double click the DllPathEx value, and paste in the value from the previous step.
8. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Messaging Subsystem\MSMapiApps
9. Change "WmdHost.exe"="Microsoft Outlook" to "WmdHost.exe"="Windows Live Mail"
That's all, folks!
Windows used:
Win 7 pro 32 bit, WM 6.5

interesting to know there is something which is not outlook that makes the nuisance go away
Yet I'd prefer to click away the dam warning dialogue than to install junksoftware

Windows itself is a heap of junk

This is downright hilarious just how buggy and crappy windows mobile device center is -- it's like they added a new GUI to the same old crappy activesync...but yeah, I don't even have my device set to sync email with my PC and it STILL gives me this annoying message -- I have an exchange server which is syncing my emails, WHY does it bother me about not having outlook installed on my desktop!?
UGH! I refuse to download windows live mail though -- I don't friggen need it! I use gmail!
I don't need or want even MORE bloatware on my box that I never use...gah..I guess the only other solution is to deal with the error message EVERY TIME activesync \ wmdc connects. Score one for the awesome programmers at microsoft. And you want me to upgrade to Windows Phone 7 when that comes out? LMFAO.