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Syncing with Vista

Any of you guys been able to sync your TyTN with Windows Vista.
I'm running Vista Beta 2 v5536 - and syncing is a nightmare.....
ptm

When you say syncing is a nightmare, do you get the setup option for windows mobile center. The similar problem I have is that I only get the connection settings thats it.

In Vista, ActiveSync is replaced by a new app called Windows Mobile Device Centre. By default in Beta 2, this isn't installed, so all you can do is copy file on and off the TyTn.
To install WMDC, you need to plug the device in and let it install the default driver etc. Then, run Windows Update, and you'll have a new Optional Update to install WMDC. Then, let this update run, reboot the machine and plug in the device again. It'll install new drivers again - I think you then need to unplug and replug the device again and you should be sorted.

Thanks Ptm, this used to be the case in the old build. But ever since build 5536 which was released few days ago, it stopped downloading the files automatically. I have run windows updates repeatedly without luck.

I am having the same problem, it syncs my storage card with the media player, and I can browse the device.
But I cannot get it to sync anything else.
I am running Vista 5536.

ah - you're running pre-RC1 builds rather than post beta 2 builds. The WMDC app has changed for RC1 and the registry key required to get the new app downloaded from WU has also changed. You'll have to wait until RC1 comes out - won't be long now

Windows Vista and HTC Prophet Upgrade
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 think the sync of media player works much better with Vista Pre RC1 than active sync, I have a dual boot, so the other functions I can still use XP.
I hope this is better in RC1 out on Tuesday?

I am using RC1 (build 5600) and still cannot get the Mobile Center up.
I've connected my WM5 BA and although I can browse it - it's as though Mobile Center doesn't recognise it's a WM5 device so doesn't start up. And Activesync, like before, still cannot be installed on 55XX and 56XX builds. Looks like its just a broken feature.

Biohead said:
I am using RC1 (build 5600) and still cannot get the Mobile Center up.
I've connected my WM5 BA and although I can browse it - it's as though Mobile Center doesn't recognise it's a WM5 device so doesn't start up. And Activesync, like before, still cannot be installed on 55XX and 56XX builds. Looks like its just a broken feature.
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No, it's not broken in RC1 - it's just different to the WMDC for beta 2 and I don't think the enabler has been posted publicly yet. The enabler allows you to download the download WMDC from Windows Update by adding a registry key. The new version of WMDC works fine in RC1 (I work for Microsoft btw, so I've got access to the internal versions, but I'm using RC1 - 5600 - and WMDC is fine)

It is difficult for me to argue with a genuine specialist of Microsoft but 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 as explained above.

Ok, I will have to wait until next week to test your views on RC1, as that when its comes on MSDN, subscription which I have.

I'm on 5600 to - any help with WMDC? *cough*

Hey petes. How is RC1, is it stable enough to use as an everyday OS. Does office 2007 work ok on it? Does it work with windows server 2003 r2?

nickcerda said:
Hey petes. How is RC1, is it stable enough to use as an everyday OS. Does office 2007 work ok on it? Does it work with windows server 2003 r2?
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RC1 - 5600 - seems very solid. I don't know what the plans are for a later public build of Office 2007, but the build I'm running (which is quite a bit later than beta 2) seems really happy on RC1 - I haven't had any crashes at all - but then 5600 was only cut on 30th os it's pretty new. However, the interim CTP builds have really been making strides each month. I no longer have an XP SP2 partition on my machine - I, and I think many others, will see RC1 as the time to switch.

I'm using Vista Beta 2 and sych with TyTN is fine.
However, I'm having trouble using my TyTN as a laptop modem under IR, bluetooth or USB. Do any Vista users have a similar experience?

I'm using Vista Beta 2 and sych with TyTN is fine.
However, I'm having trouble using my TyTN as a laptop modem under IR, bluetooth or USB. Do any Vista users have a similar experience?

Solved my own problem and I can now use my phone as a laptop modem, by bluetooth, IR and USB with Windows Vista (needed to hard reset my Hermes).

hi,
i'm using 5536 and when i click sync in wmedia player the program crashes. it says a problem caused the program to stop working. any ideas?
thanks.

I have got RC1.5600 now, but the sync still does not work, may I need a fix to enable this, or have to do a hard reset of my tytn.

Synchronize X1 with W7 x86 beta?

I don't have any luck with connecting my X1 to my computer running Windows 7 beta 32-bit.
Windows mobile device center just stops working.
Anyone tried this and got it to work?

It works for me on Windows 7 Beta 32-bit.
I let Windows Update install any software it could find, got the sync centre and devices program up and running.

yep works fine here i just installed the wmdc 6.1 for vista and it works, do you have av or firewall interfering?

Nope crashes Activesync here as well. The phone still connects tho, and can be browsed via explorer

use windows mobile device manager, download that and it will sync fine...i already use Windows 7 to flash, so everything works fine. if you install that

if there is no other way for you labaan, try to use vm-ware and install xp32
into vmware. i`ve flashed one of my phones with vm-ware under server 2003 (32bit).
for example, the nokia software is not installable under 2003. (wrong os error)
vm-ware works (under 2003) fine.

THJahar said:
Nope crashes Activesync here as well. The phone still connects tho, and can be browsed via explorer
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Are you using the win 7 beta?
activesync is for XP it's not the right program to use at all!

Hey Win 7 users... howz it going so far? I loved the new Beta! it was faster than Vista and more stable too... but i reverted back to vista for the time being. But already Vista is giving me troubles so i'm thinking of moving up again... what say you?

msalmank said:
Hey Win 7 users... howz it going so far? I loved the new Beta! it was faster than Vista and more stable too... but i reverted back to vista for the time being. But already Vista is giving me troubles so i'm thinking of moving up again... what say you?
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dual boot! works for me

fards said:
dual boot! works for me
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When it's a laptop you wanna install to, i prefer keeping one OS. I just replaced my Vista on the desktop with Windows 7... i guess if that holds fine i'll move to Windows 7 on my laptop as well.

fards said:
Are you using the win 7 beta?
activesync is for XP it's not the right program to use at all!
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Sorry meant Windows Mobile Device Centre (It wont even launch just crashes straight away)
msalmank said:
When it's a laptop you wanna install to, i prefer keeping one OS. I just replaced my Vista on the desktop with Windows 7... i guess if that holds fine i'll move to Windows 7 on my laptop as well.
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I Love Windows 7, it's what that bloody awful Vista should have been, took me ages to get games to work on Vista without crashing every 10 minutes, and you can notice the speed increase especially on my laptop

THJahar said:
I Love Windows 7, it's what that bloody awful Vista should have been, took me ages to get games to work on Vista without crashing every 10 minutes, and you can notice the speed increase especially on my laptop
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Windows 7 is definitely a step in the right direction. An OS that actually will not only be powerful, stable, and fast! but will go head-on with MAC OSX and others in terms of interface!
I love the new wallpaper schemes that lets you set a wallpaper slideshow!
Can't wait to see what they've got planned for Windows 7 for Mobile Devices...

msalmank said:
When it's a laptop you wanna install to, i prefer keeping one OS. I just replaced my Vista on the desktop with Windows 7... i guess if that holds fine i'll move to Windows 7 on my laptop as well.
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Wow. Even more of an early adopter than I am. I have been running Win7 for a while, but I always dual boot. I used to dual boot Vista and XP but never used XP. Now I dual boot Vista and 7, but I like to stay in 7. I was using the PDC build with the goodies unlocked. Just installed the official beta today and will try to sync soon.

fards said:
yep works fine here i just installed the wmdc 6.1 for vista and it works, do you have av or firewall interfering?
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For a start, I agree with others in this thread - w7 is definitely a nice xperiance!
But unfortunately I have still not been able to get my mobile device center to like me. Tried installing wmdc 6.1 for vista 32, but got some error message during installation process stating that 'device not connected'. I'm getting this no matter if my device is connected or not.
On the other hand, when I see in the program list it seems like it was 6.1 that was installed from the beginning?
Even though wmdc crashes when attempt to connect, I get the double arrow on device and I can browse it with explorer on w7. Should be nice to have the sync part work though ...

laaban said:
For a start, I agree with others in this thread - w7 is definitely a nice xperiance!
But unfortunately I have still not been able to get my mobile device center to like me. Tried installing wmdc 6.1 for vista 32, but got some error message during installation process stating that 'device not connected'. I'm getting this no matter if my device is connected or not.
On the other hand, when I see in the program list it seems like it was 6.1 that was installed from the beginning?
Even though wmdc crashes when attempt to connect, I get the double arrow on device and I can browse it with explorer on w7. Should be nice to have the sync part work though ...
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Thats odd, there was no wmdc installed on mine, just a pointless "sync" control panel.

..Sorry to interrupt your talks.
Are you synchronizing your Device with only 1 PC or 2 PCs?
I refering to another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3161672#post3161672) - with less responses..
while wondering, because for me it seems that no one is really using the synch features.
Maybe somebody will have more news on that strange behaviour.
By the way MS, SE and HTC know the problem.
Cheers
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I had to disable advanced network mode (aka disable faster data sync) in USB to PC to get it to work. Syncs fine now. I am set up to sync with my exchange server, vista partition of my laptop, and 7 partition of my laptop. (I dont actually sync with my laptop; just set it up to sync so that I dont get the WMDC popup everytime I plug in; I mainly plug in to use for debugging and internet access through PC).

Can't connect to PC (win7)

Hello. I've searched for my problem, but could not find anything.
I recieved my HD2 today, and when I connected to my PC (USB), Windows installed its Mobile Device Center.
But then nothing. WMDC says Not Connected when I plug the phone in and select ActiveSync.
Using Win7 32bit 7100.

What did you select on your device to connect as? ActiveSync, USB Drive?

ActiveSync. When I select the USB Drive option, the mediacard shows up on the computer as it should.

I'm having the same problem. I'm using Windows 7 64 bit, and it seems my HD2 is not a recogizable device. Thus it never gets connected in Windows Mobile Device Center. In Control Panel->Devices it is shown as "Generic RNDIS".
I'm guessing I need to find the correct drivers, but have been unsuccessful so far :-(

I also use Windows 7 x64 on a few machines and it works OK for me (even in Linux too). You might have a firewall or Anti-virus that is blocking the virtual port used in the connection. The usual culprits are Symantec/Norton and someone mentioned AVG recently.
Temporary disable your firewall/Anti-virus and plug in your phone see if it works then. If it does then you know what was causing the problem

I don't run any firewall or antivirus.
I also checked around, and it seems that it installs itself as Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter.
I also noticed that WinMo6.5 isnt listed on the supported OS list for WMDC.

Go to the USB to PC tab in the connections page, off the all settings options,
then disable ebnable faster data synchronisation,
that normally works.
Bloke

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Make sure you do a windows update for Windows 7. Had the same until I ran windows update.

I'm up to date.

I can connect my HD2 in windows 7, but when i download and run the SMS hotfix it gives me 'this is not a valid win32 application'

Dracoster said:
Hello. I've searched for my problem, but could not find anything.
I recieved my HD2 today, and when I connected to my PC (USB), Windows installed its Mobile Device Center.
But then nothing. WMDC says Not Connected when I plug the phone in and select ActiveSync.
Using Win7 32bit 7100.
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For me helped to install mobile device center again. I had same problem at first.

I've done that.
Here's what Event Viewer is telling me:
Windows Mobile-based USB device is plugged in but is unable to make a network connection to the desktop.

Also, when i check the new Network connection when using the Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter, I see "no network/internet access".

I had the same issue after a few weeks of using the phone... There were a couple of devices in device managed under network adapters I believe which I deleted. I then plugged the phone in again and selected active sync and all was fine again once the devices had re installed. Sorry Im not with my pc at the moment so not sure what they were called.. Think it was to do with the phone passing an internet connection to the phone etc etc...

kanesw said:
I can connect my HD2 in windows 7, but when i download and run the SMS hotfix it gives me 'this is not a valid win32 application'
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It's not meant to run from your PC. Copy it onto your phone and run it from there.

bloke said:
Go to the USB to PC tab in the connections page, off the all settings options,
then disable ebnable faster data synchronisation,
that normally works.
Bloke
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Thx! It worked for me!

i was having the same problem (though with vista) until i went to the activesync app on the phone (start menu -> extra) then it started working as expected (showing hd2 in 'my computer' & giving acces to both sd and phone mem)

I can now happily report that a format of the PC fixed the problem.

This is a really annoying problem - it's hit me on 2 separate machines (laptop and desktop) - running Windows 7 64bit and 32 bit. Both machines worked fine on Vista before they were upgraded to Windows 7.
For some more information on possible "fixes" - see http://www.windowsphoneexpert.com/Connection/forums/t/3643.aspx and http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en/windowsmobileactivesync/thread/3139b9ba-1038-4fce-858b-0f305df68a5a plus a whole lot of other posts on the microsoft forums.
Looks like a frequent problem which can be either dead easy or impossible to fix. In my case, it was impossible as the drivers failed to load, irrespective of the USB-to-PC status, whether WMDC was re-installed, and even which HTC device I used - TYTN (WM5), Polaris(WM6.1) and now Leo(WM6.5). Tried the hard reset (while doing Leo Rom upgrades ) and manual update of drivers. All for nada...
I don't know if I can face formatting my PCs - that seems excessive and is not guaranteed to solve the problem anyway judging from the 2 machines I've got here.

Problem with HTC Sync on Win 7 64-bit

Hi there,
I got my Incredible last night via FedEx...love it! One thing I haven't gotten to work yet is the HTC Sync. I got HTC Sync 2.0.5 installed. But when I connect my Incredible via USB in Sync mode, it doesn't find HTC Sync on my computer.
I am running Windows 7 64-bit.
Thanks,
-aj

HTC sync on win7 64
Works with mine, Win7 64 on a laptop. You need to turn on sync on your phone. I originally had the same issue but upon investigating the contents of some of the settings I found the switch.

Win 7 64-bit
I'm using HTC Sync on Win7 Ultimate and Win7 Home, both 64 bit and no problem syncing.

I have it on 32 and 64 windows 7...Did you set it up from the phone? I did and it worked well.

Can some one post the HTC Sync for down load? I have looked in my phone and found the drivers you guys were talking about and they installed on my home computer. At worrk I try the same thing and the drivers are gone from the phone.

Just Joe said:
Can some one post the HTC Sync for down load? I have looked in my phone and found the drivers you guys were talking about and they installed on my home computer. At worrk I try the same thing and the drivers are gone from the phone.
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See if this works...I copied it from mine....
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6851274/HTCSync2.0.25.exe

This one is the update from HTC. I installed it and it works, You may need to install 2.0.25 first then 2.0.33.
[/url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6851274/HTC_Sync_2.0.33.exe

Capt.D said:
This one is the update from HTC. I installed it and it works, You may need to install 2.0.25 first then 2.0.33.
[/url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6851274/HTC_Sync_2.0.33.exe
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Ya im running this one on windows 7 x64 ultimate and works fine. Hope google makes an iTunes type store sync is ok but lacks alot of nice features i miss from my ipod touch.

How do you get the phone to only update the calendar? I do not want the 83 contacts from work on my phone.

sync download (proverbial horse's mouth)
Not to imply that anybody on the 'net would possibly modify the contents of another's software for their own ends, but ... call me paranoid.
Here is the sync software download, directly from HTC:
[Edit]
Visit htc.com/us/support/droid-incredible-verizon/downloads/[no longer a url, 'cause forum admin(s) appear to be as suspicious of the 'net as I]
AND, just an afterthought... are there differing versions available for 32 and 64 bit machines? I don't know, since I use my own methods to poke around my Incred (still having' fun).

I'm a "junior" member? Such a new sense of belonging, for such an old hack.

[Q] Activesync on Windows Server 2008

hi there. i was wondering if someone had any experience, connecting his Win Mo 6.5 on a Windows 2008 Server PC/Laptop and had a successful sync.
I recently changed on my laptop from windows 7 64-bit to windows server 2008 R2 64-bit (the reasons actually simple, server OS runs way smoother that Windows 7, and manages RAM much better on a laptop), but im no more able to sync all my stuff i used to sync with WMDC.
downloaded from MS site the Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 Driver (vista, 64-bit), installed fine, but when i did connect my HTC HD Mini, it couldnt find any drivers.
It starts to try to locate the drives, but then, error finding'em.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance

win 7 and server 2008 r2 have same core.. there is no different memory management, it comes with less hardware-consuming userstuff like aero-desktop, thats the reason why it feels "smoother". using server without intention to use all that serverspecific stuff is stupid, because it has less compatibility to lots of programms and tools, you will also need special server editions of software that will cost a lot more money. and dont let us talk about the different prices of win7 and server 2008..
you can slim down win7 to a naked win server 2008 (there should be many articles in the web)
but if you have problems on windows server, take use of microsoft support service..

schlund said:
win 7 and server 2008 r2 have same core.. there is no different memory management, it comes with less hardware-consuming userstuff like aero-desktop, thats the reason why it feels "smoother". using server without intention to use all that serverspecific stuff is stupid, because it has less compatibility to lots of programms and tools, you will also need special server editions of software that will cost a lot more money. and dont let us talk about the different prices of win7 and server 2008..
you can slim down win7 to a naked win server 2008 (there should be many articles in the web)
but if you have problems on windows server, take use of microsoft support service..
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dude, without been TOO rude, i didn't ask about anyones opinion what OS is better or runs faster/smoother. There is a good reason i switched over to Windows 2008 R2 and honestly i don't have to explain why, especially to ppl who didn't get the question.
so, unless, u had any experience with that kind of stuff, please spare me.
@other: sorry for my language.
P.S. @schlund: mein lieber freund, wenn Du nicht die frage kapierst, bitte nicht mit nutzlosen zeug und Kommentaren spammen. Danke
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and just for your information, because im sure u r talking bull...
schlund said:
win 7 and server 2008 r2 have same core.. there is no different memory management, it comes with less hardware-consuming userstuff like aero-desktop, thats the reason why it feels "smoother".
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let me inform you, that indeed Windows 2008 R2 Server runs SMOOTHER even with Aero stuff enabled (its called Desktop Experience and Windows Theme service enabled).
schlund said:
using server without intention to use all that serverspecific stuff is stupid, because it has less compatibility to lots of programms and tools, you will also need special server editions of software that will cost a lot more money.
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yeah true, im for sure not stupid, cause i installed that OS for a specific reason, but as i said, its not your business why.
schlund said:
you can slim down win7 to a naked win server 2008 (there should be many articles in the web)
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i dont think that this is worth a comment ....
schlund said:
but if you have problems on windows server, take use of microsoft support service..
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please dude, read the question ...

finally, i figured out, how to make it work
go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=6eb8d0aa-bc6b-4864-8ffe-dc26e1d9f843&displaylang=en and download Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center Driver for Windows Vista (64-bit). Go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=4F68EB56-7825-43B2-AC89-2030ED98ED95 and download Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 Driver for Windows Vista (64-bit) (you have to have a valid copy of MS OS - because Validation is Required).
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Install the downloaded files with the order you downloaded them (1. Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center Driver for Windows Vista (64-bit) and 2. Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 Driver for Windows Vista (64-bit))
Plugin your WM device, and voila, everything works fine.
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My problem was, i downloaded only the first file from the Microsoft site, since i thought the second file was the same (names are almost identical, if you are in a hurry)
P.S. if you have Microsoft Outlook 2010 64-bit (im not sure if this the case with the 2007 version as well), active sync will not work.