ActiveSync becomes Vista Mobile Device Center

Bob Russell · 03-14-2006, 06:26 PM

I wonder, is the name changing because the functionality is new, or because people are so frustrated with synching problems with ActiveSync?

Either way, when you move from Windows XP to Windows Vista, be prepared to start using Vista Mobile Device Center.

Here's the Microsoft summary... "Windows Mobile Device Center is the new name for ActiveSync in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, and provides overall device management features for your Windows Mobile-based devices in Windows Vista, including smartphones and pocket PCs. All of the features previously available in ActiveSync are available in Windows Vista, including synchronization and setting up your partnership. However, most of the user interface has changed in an effort to enhance your ability to easily and intuitively find device-related tasks and improve the overall usability of those tasks."

I wouldn't depend on this new name to mean all problems are fixed - the current release has the following "minor" issue: "Disconnecting the device from while the Connection Settings dialog box is open may hang the dialog box and become unresponsive."

But to be fair, Vista has not even been released, and Mobile Device Center has only partially been implemented. Microsoft also has a pretty good track record of improvements over time with Windows Mobile, despite some expected bumps in the road with the introduction of WM5.0.

Via Mobility Site.

volwrath · 03-15-2006, 06:53 PM

I bet Vista Mobile Device Center doesnt allow WiFi Sync. All the WM5 devices must use AS 4+, and M$ removed WiFi sync. Thank goodness I still have WM2003SE. WM5 also used the microsoft BT stack instead of Widcomm stack so WM5 users are none too happy about BT for the most part.

hacker · 03-16-2006, 10:49 PM

But can it sync a PalmOS device? (previously sung to the tune of "But can it run Linux?")

tbrasch · 06-13-2007, 01:41 AM

Having been an avid activesync user for the past 8 years or so, the new vista system on my desktop is a bit frustrating. Any solutions on syncing outlook with a Compaq Ipaq 3800 successfully?

tbrasch

WWWahl · 10-14-2007, 09:03 PM

Has anyone been able to sync an iPAQ 3800 with Vista?

Thanks,
Wayne

Linley Meslier · 10-15-2007, 05:47 AM

Windows Mobile Device Center supports Windows Mobile 2003 and above. Your device will only sync to a PC running Windows XP and Activesync.

rivergod · 10-31-2007, 10:53 AM

So, I've got lovely Vista and the lovely WMDC. Pitty my phone won't sync. MS Smartphone 2003SE (iMate SP3). I can connect to it, but syncing contacts and calendar. I keep getting a message saying I should re-install outlook. I've done everything I could think of and some things I didn't think of (

). Do I reinstall all the software my phone to get it working? Anyone else encountered these problems??

DaleDe · 10-31-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rivergod

So, I've got lovely Vista and the lovely WMDC. Pitty my phone won't sync. MS Smartphone 2003SE (iMate SP3). I can connect to it, but syncing contacts and calendar. I keep getting a message saying I should re-install outlook. I've done everything I could think of and some things I didn't think of (

). Do I reinstall all the software my phone to get it working? Anyone else encountered these problems??

You must have outlook just like the error message says. WMDC does not support the Vista versions. It only supports outlook and I believe it must be 2003 or later but I have not verified that.

Dale

rivergod · 11-01-2007, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

You must have outlook just like the error message says. WMDC does not support the Vista versions. It only supports outlook and I believe it must be 2003 or later but I have not verified that.

Dale

Thansk for the response Dale. I've got Vista Business version, I've got outlook 2007 on my PC, my phone is running Windows Mobile 2003SE. Funny thing is it sync'd for a week or so. Then it started giving me grief. All I can think to do now is reload my phone (mission) or phone M$ and bitch till they send out a patch. Anyone ... any suggestions aside from what I'm contemplating doin'??

DaleDe · 11-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rivergod

Thansk for the response Dale. I've got Vista Business version, I've got outlook 2007 on my PC, my phone is running Windows Mobile 2003SE. Funny thing is it sync'd for a week or so. Then it started giving me grief. All I can think to do now is reload my phone (mission) or phone M$ and bitch till they send out a patch. Anyone ... any suggestions aside from what I'm contemplating doin'??

You might try backup of the outlook and then erase all the stuff in it and see if it will sync ok. It is possible that there is an entry in outlook that it does not like. You may also narrow down the problem by changing what you allow to sync. You may want to visit the ActiveSync news group on usenet. It has quite a few people dealing with WMDC.

Dale

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-01-2007, 03:03 PM

I'm still using a PDA running Pocket PC 2003, and a Windows 2000 PC. You guys are giving me nightmares...

DaleDe · 11-01-2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

I'm still using a PDA running Pocket PC 2003, and a Windows 2000 PC. You guys are giving me nightmares...

If you think you have nightmares, think about me as trying to support this stuff. I run XP personally and have no desire to move to Vista.

Dale

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-01-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

If you think you have nightmares, think about me as trying to support this stuff. I run XP personally and have no desire to move to Vista.

Dale

Trust me... I used to support a small office of PCs, and had to impose Win2k on all of them for consistency's sake. It still sucked. No, I don't envy you.

rivergod · 11-02-2007, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

You might try backup of the outlook and then erase all the stuff in it and see if it will sync ok. It is possible that there is an entry in outlook that it does not like. You may also narrow down the problem by changing what you allow to sync. You may want to visit the ActiveSync news group on usenet. It has quite a few people dealing with WMDC.

Dale

YAY! This seems to have done the trick. I can't believe I didn't think of it. Ta!

a2cntryboy · 11-19-2007, 10:18 PM

Is there a way to get (the core media player TCMP) onto my device using vist the setup file keeps trying to use activesync.

03-14-2006, 06:26 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	ActiveSync becomes Vista Mobile Device Center I wonder, is the name changing because the functionality is new, or because people are so frustrated with synching problems with ActiveSync? Either way, when you move from Windows XP to Windows Vista, be prepared to start using Vista Mobile Device Center. Here's the Microsoft summary... "Windows Mobile Device Center is the new name for ActiveSync in Microsoft® Windows Vista™, and provides overall device management features for your Windows Mobile-based devices in Windows Vista, including smartphones and pocket PCs. All of the features previously available in ActiveSync are available in Windows Vista, including synchronization and setting up your partnership. However, most of the user interface has changed in an effort to enhance your ability to easily and intuitively find device-related tasks and improve the overall usability of those tasks." I wouldn't depend on this new name to mean all problems are fixed - the current release has the following "minor" issue: "Disconnecting the device from while the Connection Settings dialog box is open may hang the dialog box and become unresponsive." But to be fair, Vista has not even been released, and Mobile Device Center has only partially been implemented. Microsoft also has a pretty good track record of improvements over time with Windows Mobile, despite some expected bumps in the road with the introduction of WM5.0. Via Mobility Site.

06-13-2007, 01:41 AM	#4
tbrasch Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Compaq Ipaq 3800	Vista and handheld pc sync Having been an avid activesync user for the past 8 years or so, the new vista system on my desktop is a bit frustrating. Any solutions on syncing outlook with a Compaq Ipaq 3800 successfully? tbrasch

10-14-2007, 09:03 PM	#5
WWWahl Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Berkeley, California Device: iPAQ 3800	iPAQ 3800 and Vista Has anyone been able to sync an iPAQ 3800 with Vista? Thanks, Wayne

10-31-2007, 10:53 AM	#7
rivergod Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: iMate SP3	MS.... yay So, I've got lovely Vista and the lovely WMDC. Pitty my phone won't sync. MS Smartphone 2003SE (iMate SP3). I can connect to it, but syncing contacts and calendar. I keep getting a message saying I should re-install outlook. I've done everything I could think of and some things I didn't think of ( ). Do I reinstall all the software my phone to get it working? Anyone else encountered these problems??

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