Windows mobile device center won't sync with ipaq

Vista recognizes my device and I can browse the contents of my device.
But it won't sync - When I try to sync it says "There is a problem with
your connections. Please disconnect and reconnect your device and try
again"
I have done that many times in addition to reinstalling the Device
Center and rebooting.

my ipaq is "ancient" by today's standards - it's OS is Windows CE 4.2
but there is a sticker on it that says Pocket PC 2003 Prem. w/ Outlook
2002 and a serial #.

Any thoughts?


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pamc

Same problem with Toshiba e750 running same OS.

WMDC is a piece of dung compared to ActiveSync.

(actually, I'm not being screwed by Vista anymore - I upgraded
to XP Pro and everything is now fine).

"pamc" <pamc.346a41@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> Vista recognizes my device and I can browse the contents of my device.
> But it won't sync - When I try to sync it says "There is a problem with
> your connections. Please disconnect and reconnect your device and try
> again"
> I have done that many times in addition to reinstalling the Device
> Center and rebooting.
>
> my ipaq is "ancient" by today's standards - it's OS is Windows CE 4.2
> but there is a sticker on it that says Pocket PC 2003 Prem. w/ Outlook
> 2002 and a serial #.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
> --
> pamc

Unless I am mistaken, you need Windows CE 5.0 or higher to sync.

"pamc" <pamc.346a41@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:pamc.346a41@no-mx.forums.net...
>
> Vista recognizes my device and I can browse the contents of my device.
> But it won't sync - When I try to sync it says "There is a problem with
> your connections. Please disconnect and reconnect your device and try
> again"
> I have done that many times in addition to reinstalling the Device
> Center and rebooting.
>
> my ipaq is "ancient" by today's standards - it's OS is Windows CE 4.2
> but there is a sticker on it that says Pocket PC 2003 Prem. w/ Outlook
> 2002 and a serial #.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
> --
> pamc

I think Windows CE 4.2 = Windows Mobile 2003.

"Justbob30" <NoThank@you.com> wrote in message
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> Unless I am mistaken, you need Windows CE 5.0 or higher to sync.
>
> "pamc" <pamc.346a41@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
> news:pamc.346a41@no-mx.forums.net...
> >
> > Vista recognizes my device and I can browse the contents of my device.
> > But it won't sync - When I try to sync it says "There is a problem with
> > your connections. Please disconnect and reconnect your device and try
> > again"
> > I have done that many times in addition to reinstalling the Device
> > Center and rebooting.
> >
> > my ipaq is "ancient" by today's standards - it's OS is Windows CE 4.2
> > but there is a sticker on it that says Pocket PC 2003 Prem. w/ Outlook
> > 2002 and a serial #.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> >
> > --
> > pamc
>

If CE 4.2 is WM2003 then it also must be WM2003 SE2 (patch level)
Brad


"V Green" wrote:

> I think Windows CE 4.2 = Windows Mobile 2003.
>

I also thought that CE 4.2 was the same as Windows Mobile 2003 but I
guess it's different. I haven't found anywhere that I can upgrade to CE
5.0. According to Microsoft I should be able to connect using Windows
Mobile but can only browse my device. What good is that?
Brad, where can I find the patch that you mentioned?
Pam


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pamc

My problem was with a iPaq 4155 that I've had for years, was syncing
with WMDC on Vistax64 fine, then just stopped. I tried just about
everything (restore, hard resets, all the web help TS guides), then I
simple manually updated the drive in device manager and choose a older
driver. Auto Update kept pushing me to a HP USB Sync 1651 (wouldn't
even install correctly), I finally settled on HP USB Sync 1631, works
fine now! I hid the Auto Update request that pops up when I plug my
iPaq in until I'm sure the new updated driver is actually going to
work.

I hope this helps somebody before they pull out all their hair....


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NavXman

This update is for fmh1000, hope it helps:

Dock your iPaq and after the failed attempt to sync, navigate your way
to the "Device Manager".

-Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Device Manager You should see a
caution symbol on a "Unknown Device" that is suspected to be the iPaq.

-right click on the device
-select "Update Software Driver..."
-select "Browse my computer for driver software"
-select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
-un-check the box labeled "Show compatible hardware"
-select "HP" in the Manufacturer window
-select "HP USB Sync 1631 (Microsoft)" in the Model window. (I had
three to choose from and I don't think it matters which one you select).
If the driver is not listed you can search online for " Windows Vista HP
USB Sync 1631 3.7.1.3244 driver" and download.
-click on "Next"
-acknowledge the warning by clicking "Yes"

After the driver loads, it may fix the problem. It worked for me!


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NavXman

[mickfitz]

I have the same problem with the HP ipaq hx4700. I still can not solve the problem

[JAMES_911]

Originally Posted by mickfitz

I have the same problem with the HP ipaq hx4700. I still can not solve the problem

Have you tried syncronizing the ipaq to your computer/laptop via bluetooth? The HP iPAQ comes with built-in Bluetooth technology that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, and secure wireless communication. Before you begin, ensure that both your computer and your device are Bluetooth-enabled and that you have logged on to the computer using an administrator account.