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nikespex@hotmail.com - 06 Jan 2006 09:40 GMT

I have a Dell Axim x50v Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition. It seems flawlessly with my desktop using ActiveSync 3.8.

I just purchased a Windows Smartphone (Cingular 2125) running Windows
Mobile 5.0, which according to Microsoft requires ActiveSync 4.x.

I know ActiveSync normally will sync multiple devices with one PC, but
what happens in my case? Can I run two versions of ActiveSync on the
same PC? If I do this will everything sync properly?

Some expert advice would be highly appreciated!

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Chris De Herrera - 08 Jan 2006 17:50 GMT

Hi,
ActiveSync 4.x replaces ActiveSync 3.x when you install it. You can still
sync with your x50v however you will lose the option to sync via the network
(Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

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>I have a Dell Axim x50v Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003 Second
> Edition. It seems flawlessly with my desktop using ActiveSync 3.8.
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> Some expert advice would be highly appreciated!

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Nikespex - 09 Jan 2006 03:13 GMT

Thanks Chris. You seem to have tremendous expertise in this area.
With respect to wi-fi, I've heard that ActiveSync 4.1also breaks
existing wi-fi connections (if they use WPA encryption). Here's my
setup:

Desktop (primary machine) running WindowsXP Pro. Currently I sync my
Axim x50v (Pocket PC 2003 SE) with this machine using ActiveSync 3.8.
The desktop has a direct (ethernet) connection to the network.

Laptop running WindowsXP Pro. I often leave this machine online via
wi-fi (using WPA) while at home. Not presently syncing to/from this
machine.

I would like to begin syncing my new Smartphone (Windows Mobile 5) with
the desktop. This will require me to install ActiveSync 4.1.

QUESTION: If I replace ActiveSync 3.8 with 4.1 on the desktop, will it
knock my laptop offline each time I sync on the desktop machine?

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Kerstin Pirrung - 09 Jan 2006 10:13 GMT

Hi!

In general, what you want does not work; AS 4.* replaces AS 3.8.

As I didn't want that, I had to walk the way of installing virtual machines
software so now both versions reside on my PC.

Kerstin

nikespex@hotmail.com wrote in news:1136540439.230488.322780
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> I have a Dell Axim x50v Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003 Second
> Edition. It seems flawlessly with my desktop using ActiveSync 3.8.
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> Some expert advice would be highly appreciated!

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harrislg - 30 Mar 2006 18:10 GMT

Hi, I have a follow up question regarding this topic. Is it possible to
sync two devices at once? Or, is it possible to have two device
connected at once?

Thanks

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harrislg

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Kerstin Pirrung - 31 Mar 2006 09:33 GMT

Hi!

For both questions, the answer is: No.

ActiveSync can only handle one device at a time.

When it comes not to syncing but just connecting the devices (as guests)
you can have both of them in a USB connection so you see them in your
Windows file explorer, but that constellation won't sync.

Greetings,

Kerstin

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