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View Full Version : Windows Vista RC1 is Here, But Where is the Windows Mobile Sync Functionality?

Kris Kumar
09-05-2006, 12:30 PM
Recently the Windows Vista development team achieved a major milestone when they announced the Release Candidate 1 or RC1. RC1 signifies that most of the Vista code is now in place and that it just needs to be tested for bugs before it is announced as ready for launch. As a Windows Mobile enthusiast I am looking forward to the Vista enhancements in the form of Windows Mobile Device Center, which is the new platform for enabling data sync functionality for all kinds of mobile devices. It was last seen in action (http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,11469) in Beta 2 Build 5384, but ever since then the Beta testers I believe have not seen this functionality. The same is true about the much awaited RC1 build. I could not enable the sync functionality. Windows Vista RC1 does detect my Smartphone but provides no further option to enable synchronization of the emails, contacts, calendar and other information. However I did notice one new feature.

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Figure 1: The new AutoPlay dialog when the Windows Mobile device is connected for the first time.

When you connect your Windows Mobile device for the first time, you will see the AutoPlay dialog, similar to the one you get when you insert a CD/DVD for the first time. :-) I like this new functionality. Read on for some more screen shots. <!>


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Figure 2: Another look at the AutoPlay functionality. Click on the image for larger image.

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Figure 3: AutoPlay applet in the Control Panel. Click on the image for larger image.

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Figure 4: The battery level indicator in the Properties dialog. Right click on the mobile device and you will get a context menu with "Import Pictures" and "Properties" as options, pretty nifty.
Jerry Raia
09-05-2006, 04:31 PM
Kris what is the build number? 5564?
darkjedi
09-05-2006, 05:01 PM
I registered just to let you guys know that the WM client was taken out of Vista to be offered as a stand-alone package. Also RC1's build number is 5600.
ricoks
09-05-2006, 05:15 PM
why would that happen??? I assume this will be a free added feature avail via DL, then???
Also, thought the battery level indicator was pretty cool, allows it to maybe shut down or change state based on battery level, etc.

Ricoks
Foxbat121
09-05-2006, 07:24 PM
why would that happen??? I assume this will be a free added feature avail via DL, then???
Also, thought the battery level indicator was pretty cool, allows it to maybe shut down or change state based on battery level, etc.

Ricoks

I guess, without Outlook (still gonna be part of MS Office), there is nothing to sync with besides the files, audio and video which already supported.
ricoks
09-05-2006, 07:55 PM
again, let's just hope that it's free dl, like AS is now - It's not a huge deal for me, as I use exchnage for my main email.
Mike Temporale
09-05-2006, 08:01 PM
again, let's just hope that it's free dl, like AS is now - It's not a huge deal for me, as I use exchnage for my main email.

Don't worry guys, WMDC will be there for everyone to enjoy. 8)
Rocco Augusto
09-05-2006, 09:50 PM
Don't worry guys, WMDC will be there for everyone to enjoy. 8)

the key word is "will be there"... what if we want to enjoy it now :( :x :cry: ;)
cortez
09-06-2006, 01:17 AM
is WMDC available in the pre-RC-1 build 5536? I downloaded is last week but hadn't had a chance to install it.
Kris Kumar
09-06-2006, 01:17 AM
Kris what is the build number? 5564?

If only you had looked at the Figure 4. ;-) Sorry, couldn't resist teasing you.
Kris Kumar
09-06-2006, 01:21 AM
I registered just to let you guys know that the WM client was taken out of Vista to be offered as a stand-alone package. Also RC1's build number is 5600.

Thanks darkjedi. 8) Glad that you stopped by and clarified things.
Kris Kumar
09-06-2006, 01:24 AM
is WMDC available in the pre-RC-1 build 5536? I downloaded is last week but hadn't had a chance to install it.

My guess is (based on past builds, I haven't tried 5536 though) that WMDC was never part of the Vista builds. Darkjedi's comment explains why WMDC made a brief appearance as a Windows Update in Beta 2 build.

I am guessing that we might see more such brief appearances.
Jerry Raia
09-06-2006, 02:58 AM
Kris what is the build number? 5564?

If only you had looked at the Figure 4. ;-) Sorry, couldn't resist teasing you.

Sure gloat now! :puppydogeyes: