really need some advice!

[tuffshot]

hello all

I bought an ipaq h3800 series from my friend, which was very expensive. I lost my wallet which contained the password to the ipaq. I cannot get into it because it is password protected. I cant get in touch with my friend, he has moved out of the country and his phone number was also in the wallet. How can i get rid of the password and restore it back to its original state? Do i need a CF restore card? Please can you help me. Thanks

[kevdawg2003]

all i can think of is a hard reset :(

but if you hard reset that means you lose all the data on the ipaq.

[spursdude]

if you ever sync your ipaq, won't the contacts and info be on your desktop computer?

[Jason Dunn]

Unfortunately, you've tripped up every security measure possible, so a hard reset is the only option. Pretend your somebody that stole that iPAQ and you'll see why having that as your only option is a good defense for your data.

[tuffshot]

thanks you for replying, if i try a hard reset then would i lose all the programs on the ipaq or only saved data?

[Jason Dunn]

You'll lose everything EXCEPT whatever the iPAQ saved to Flash ROM - by default, this is usually Contacts.

[tuffshot]

ok then if i lose all the programs, then how can i get them back on the ipaq again? do i need a cf restore card?

[Jason Dunn]

You need to install them via the PC again - download, connect, sync. Do you have the iPAQ manual? It would explain much of this. :D

[tuffshot]

no i dont have the manual, i only have the ipaq computer. i still have no idea how to install the programs back on.

[kevdawg2003]

have you been connecting your ppc to your pc?

[Wingnut]

Your friend sold you a PocketPC with no manual or cradle? A PocketPC is nearly useless without some sort of a connection to a desktop. Sounds like you should call your friend and get the rest of your stuff, or put the IPaq back in the lost and found.

[tuffshot]

my friend said he lost the box, i dont know him very well. i think he is bull****tin, he must of got the ipaq stolen or something. i should not of even bought it off him. the ipaq is useless, i dont have any cables, i dont even have a charger! If i do get the cables i have to download the main software from my pc to the ipaq right? or do i need an internet connection on the ipaq?


*edited by Community Moderator 8/28 12:00 for language

[JvanEkris]

Sounds like somebody is selling you a stolen IPaq. A charger is a vital component, and a Ipaq is never sold without it. This conditions however is solving itself, since your battery-life is 300h max, and when the Ipaq is empty, it erases all contained in ROM (=hard reset). I would get my money back from your "friend", or better: report him to the police.

Jaap

[juni]

Hmmm...how do we know you didn't steal it? ;)