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How to sync a WM2003 AND a WM5 device on the same PC?

I have an HP iPaq rx3715 (WM2003), which I used to sync with ActiveSync 3.8. Never any problems.
Nowadays I also have a MDA Vario (WM5), which can only be synced with ActiveSync 4.1, so I installed 4.1. Synching the Vario is no problem.
Now... The problem... I can no longer sync my iPaq.
The iPaq needs ActiveSync 3.8, the MDA Vario needs ActiveSync 4.1.
There is no way to have both versions installed on the same PC. I tried.
I even tried to install the different versions on seperate XP accounts. Didn't work either.
In theory I could install 3.8 on PC1, and install 4.1 on PC2.
The problem with that is that the PST-file is located on PC1, and not on PC2. For security-reasons it is not possible to run a copy of the PST on PC2. (Besides... It wouldn't not be a very handy workaround.)
Now... How can I sync the above two devices on the same PC, with the same PST-file?
Anyone???

AS 4.1 includes 3.8 in it.
When you sync 2003, all icons etc become old type - I do it everyday - sync my universal and sync my Benq p50
No issues.

Well.... My rx3715 won't sync on AS4... But AS4 is needed for the MDA Vario... :|
Anyone else any ideas?

Why do the iPAQ need AS 3.8? Alls WM2003 Devices are working with AS 4 too.

Hello Sjaakman!
Unfortunately, i don't know an alternative way to sync a PPC with a PC, but I can tell you that I've successfully synchronized a rx3715 with a PC running XP SP2 and AS 4.1 many times, infect I even managed to sync a Dell with WM 2002 with the same PC no problem.
I suggest you make sure you have the latest version of AS and that the installation is clean. It is possible that while trying to install the previous version you somehow damaged the current installation which is why it wont sync.
Good luck!

I tried and I tried and I tried.... And I could never get it to work...
I just now tried a clean install of AS... And what do you know... It works :shock: :roll:
Thanks.

lutzs said:
Why do the iPAQ need AS 3.8? Alls WM2003 Devices are working with AS 4 too.
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Not sure how you got it to work.
I was never able to get my iPAQ h6315 to sync with AS 4.1. After struggling with it a while, I noticed that in fact, Microsoft states the following on the AS 4.1 download page:
- ActiveSync 4.1 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices.
- For customers using Windows Mobile 2003 or 2002 powered devices, please continue using ActiveSync 3.8.

For customers using Windows Mobile 2003 or 2002 powered devices please continue using ActiveSync 3.8
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I just wanted to add that I believe this statement means you don't need to upgrade unless you have a WM5 device.
If any one is interested I can tell you from experience that I've successfully synchronized devices with OSs WM2002, WM2003 / SE (including iPaq 6315), WM5 and CE 4.2 (not PPC) with a clean install of AS 4.1 and no tweaking done. So far it appears to be completely backward compatible.
Just for the record: I am not trying to defend MS. But if you have a similar problem to the one mentioned in this thread, you should check the AS installation before breaking your head trying to find another solution. The problem could also be on the device side, and may be solved by hard reset (not pleasant but effective).

Windows Vista and HTC Prophet Upgrading

I have been living with Windows Vista Beta 2 Build 5384 since June. This is an "evoluting version" that is upgraded/improved/corrected from time to time. All in all I should not have done that and stay with XP Pro but I was not sure how to unistall it. However, the Windows Mobile Sync function works well with my HTC prophet (Qtek S200) which is equipped with ROM 2.15.23.27 WME, 3/9/06, Radio version 02.19.21, Protocol version 4.1.13.09, ExtROM version 2.15.13.121. Last week, after a little research, I decide to upgrade with RUU_Prophet_2151327_22113102_022021_Dopod_PDAMobizEdition_v101 though I was not that sure that it was really an upgrade (I was looking for the Push-Email feature). In any event, the upgrade program did not work. I am stuck. It stopped regularly with a code error [202]: Th update utility (V2.5.2) could not connect to the PDA Phone. All comments are welcome

I can only speak for the Blue Angel on this - but I couldn't upgrade it using Vista because Activesync is used for the connection. However, in Vista, Activesync has been replaced and it cannot be installed on Vista. In the end, I got out a spare HDD, dropped it into my pc, installed XP FLP and upgraded using that instead.
RC1 of Vista (Build 5600) is now out to certain testers and I can confirm that Mobile Center is no longer present/doesn't work properly. This is also true of 5536 and 5552. The PDA will show up in Computer and you can browse it - but there was no utility to sync. Activesync can again, not be installed either.

Windows Mobile Device Center
With respect to the Sync function, I recall that the "Windows Mobile Device Center" that has replaced in Windows Vista the ActiveSync 4.1 of the past did not work until I triggered the firewall options. After it worked well though the Notes included in the Contacts (MC Outlook) are not synchronised correctly. Hence, my surprise for the impossibility to upgrade s explained above.

LotusNotes V7 connectivity to HTC

Hello,
I just have my HTC Cruise a few days ago, I would like to know, If
it's possible to connect my Cruise to LotusNotes V7 instead of MS outlook.
If yes could please to help me, how can I do?
Thank you somebody to help me.
Indasvo

There used to be a program called Intellisync that could connect to Lotus Notes, not sure if it's still around, try to Google it.
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indasvo said:
Hello,
I just have my HTC Cruise a few days ago, I would like to know, If
it's possible to connect my Cruise to LotusNotes V7 instead of MS outlook.
If yes could please to help me, how can I do?
Thank you somebody to help me.
Indasvo
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You have two choices:
Lotus EasySync 4.2.5 (this version is the first and only EasySync Pro compatible with Windows Mobile 6). Unfortunately, the IBM Software Catalog only show the version 4.2.4 (why ?... don't ask me, ask IBM ;-) )
The alternative is to take Sybase XTNDConnect PC. In fact, Lotus EasySync is based on XTND...
The advantage of XTNDConnect PC is that it is compatible with a wide range of device including all the Windows mobile and Symbian devices
The following devices are supported:
NEC phones
Nokia phones
Palm devices
Sony Ericsson phones
Windows Mobile devices
Good luck !

Thanks a lot Academic for your reply,
I think that I'm going to try with Lotus EasySync.

Next way ... via Blackberry!

indasvo said:
Thanks a lot Academic for your reply,
I think that I'm going to try with Lotus EasySync.
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I've tested both and finally choose XTNDConnect PC 6.5. Much stable and complete than Easysync Pro. Also fully support for Notes 8

Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile

Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile is an application for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 PocketPCs and Smartphones that allows you to use your Windows Mobile device as a Bluetooth SideShow device. Installation instructions are below. This is a beta release.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...84-f862-4e02-a2b0-0003b4565f34&displaylang=en
I've not got this working with my wm6.1 ipaq ppc (classic) with widcomm stack.
please let us know if you get it working with your device (hw&sw versions) and any comments.
Also if you find any gadgets that you recommend let us all know.

Samsung i600 is working perfectly, but there are very few sideshow gadgets and most of them suck .

The mobile app says it is a beta and has expired, does anyone know if there is a newer/better version out there I've been looking all over the place and cant find anything? Am I the only person who thinks sideshow is really cool???

i am also getting a similar message that beta has expired ... any help

Just found this
http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/archive/2009/01/06/windows-sideshow-for-windows-mobile.aspx
hope we dont have to wait too long...

New version available
http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/archive/2009/01.aspx

Ive had the cab for this for ages, but only recently have I had vista to be able to use it.
Ive had it working well on:
HTC S710 VOX
HTC P3450 ELF
HTC P3450 ELFIN

Doesnt seem to work on my Polaris, doesn't seem to save my user name. Always get asked to "Selected Current User" and can never turn on any gadgets in windows. Anyone else with the same problem?

thats what the expired cab did for me. have you uninstalled the old one and reinstalled the new one?
i'm using it for the media centre gadgets, but i have TV Pack 2008 and they dont work with it :-(
i've been waiting years for sideshow and now the thing i want to use it with isnt suported

nlhall said:
thats what the expired cab did for me. have you uninstalled the old one and reinstalled the new one?
i'm using it for the media centre gadgets, but i have TV Pack 2008 and they dont work with it :-(
i've been waiting years for sideshow and now the thing i want to use it with isnt suported
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yeah tried to install the new one but doesn't work. Apparently Microsoft are working on this but I don't think they will release anything soon. They stated that "We have seen this issue, and are investigating the cause. It seems to be sporadic." Testing this on Windows 7 beta so don't know whether this is the cause or whether it might be the ROM I am using.

Windows 7 and Windows Mobile Device Centre

Hi
I installed Windows 7 Beta build 7000, works fine and it is great, i installed windows mobile device centre and office 2007, when i search for my laptop over bluetooth on the HTC Touch Diamond, i get 'wireless stereo' and 'serial port' in the list, i dont get 'activesyn' in the list..
anyone having same problem?

SOLVED!
set com7 in WMDC.

This isn't a problem
in my signature there's a link to The Definitive Guide to Bluetooth Services.
I wrote a lot about the bluetooth services and which BTStack you should be using.
generally, you need to install Microsoft Stack instead of the Toshiba Stack...

harrysaab said:
SOLVED!
set com7 in WMDC.
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lol strange.
you probably had the microsoft stack installed.