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Posted by JasperM on March 29, 2007, 9:58 am
Please log in for more thread options > Tried to update the drivers as you explained -- shows I have the old driver,
> but when I attempted to update-online, was 'told' I had the most up-to-date
> drivers. Is there a way to download the newer drivers manually...? Thanks
>
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> > With all the issues around WMDC, I figured I would try to put my 2
> > cents to solve some of the issues some people may be seeing, so here
> > goes, feel free to post about other items that may work, or those that
> > I have suggested that do not work:
>
> > Connectivity (The lights are on but no one is home...)
>
> > Issue: connects Windows Mobile device to Vista PC, drivers install,
> > but WMDC does not initiate. May have a newly purchased machine with
> > Vista pre-loaded.
>
> > Resolution:
> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter
> > driver.
> > a. Go to Device Manager
> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
> > c. Check properties - Driver
>
> > Incorrect Driver:
> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
> > Date: 6/21/2006
>
> > Correct Driver:
> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>
> > The incorrect driver version can be updated by going to the driver
> > tab, then select "Update Driver" this should initiate a connection
> > with the internet and download the newer driver version. This could
> > be
> > due to the fact that Vista RTM'd before WMDC RTM'd.
>
> > After the update, you may need to unplug, then re-plug the device into
> > the USB ports, then manually select ActiveSync on the phone to
> > initiate the WMDC process. Once initiated the EULA for the WMDC will
> > display and the user will need to accept the EULA before the WMDC will
> > download and be functional.
>
> > Firewall
>
> > Issue: WMDC is available, can be initiated by going to the Control
> > Panel, then opening "Windows Mobile Device Center", however the device
> > will not connect to the WMDC (may or may not be able to be initiated
> > since the WMDC is downloaded on first connect). The quickest way to
> > determine if the firewall is interfering with the WMDC is to
> > completely disable the Firewall/Anti-Virus software to see if
> > connection functionality is achieved.
>
> > Resolution:
>
> > The following ports need to be open in order for the WMDC to operate
> > properly (nearly identical to AS version 4.x)
>
> > - port990: open inbound TCP
> > - port999: open inbound TCP
> > - port5678: open inbound TCP
> > - port5679: open outbound UDP
> > - port5721: open inbound TCP
> > - port26675: open inbound TCP
>
> > The following processes should be allowed if there are issues with
> > firewall/anti-virus software.
>
> > - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\wmdc.exe
> > - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\wmdHost.exe
> > - C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\wmdsyncman.dll
>
> > Functionality
>
> > Issue: can only copy/browse files on the device. (pre-WM2003)
>
> > Resolution: WMDC only supports sync'ing for devices that are Windows
> > Mobile 2003 and higher, previously devices may work, but only for file
> > access.
>
> > Services
>
> > When using a Windows Mobile 2003 to connect to the Windows Mobile
> > Device Center there is a specific service that must be running.
> > Services running are listed in the Control Panel under Classic View,
> > then Administrated Tools, Services. This is also the mode used if
> > your device has the ability to "Disabled Advanced networking
> > functionality"
>
> > Windows Mobile 2003 - based device connectivity
>
> > Startup should be set to Automatic (Delayed Start or Automatic), if
> > this service is not enabled then a Windows Mobile 2003 will not be
> > able to be connected to WMDC. The service name for this is WcesComm.
>
> > Windows Mobile 5 devices connect to the WMDC using a different service
> > than the WM2003 based devices.
>
> > Windows Mobile-based device connectivity
>
> > Without this service enabled Windows Mobile devices will not be able
> > to connect to the WMDC. The dependency for this service is the
> > Windows Mobile 2003 - based connectivity. The service name is
> > RapiMgr.
>
> > Feel free to use this info, however you wish...please post results...
>
> > -JasperM
Which distro of Vista do you have? Also, on the driver tab you used
the "Update Driver" button correct, from inside of Device Manger? It
should have then established a network link to download the driver
from MS...in short, no I don't believe there is a way to manually
download that specific driver.
-JasperM
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