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2 devices - 2 versions of Activesync nikespex 01-06-2006
Posted by nikespex on January 6, 2006, 4:40 am
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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.

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!


Posted by Chris De Herrera on January 8, 2006, 12:50 pm
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 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.
>
> 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!
>



Posted by Nikespex on January 8, 2006, 10:13 pm
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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?


Posted by Kerstin Pirrung on January 9, 2006, 5:13 am
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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
@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> 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!
>


Posted by harrislg on March 30, 2006, 12:10 pm
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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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