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EnsignRam
01-10-2005, 09:02 PM
It's been a while but microsoft has released a new version of ActiveSync.

"Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 is the latest synchronization software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones. ActiveSync 3.8 contains a set of security enhancements that provide a more secure syncing experience with a Windows PC, specifically:

--Windows XP SP2 security pop up warnings that appear the first time a Windows Mobile devices is docked have been eliminated.
--Remote PC Sync (via Wifi or LAN) is turned off by default. However, users can turn this functionality back on by navigating to File > Connection Settings and checking "Allow network (Ethernet)..."

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync38.mspx
marcm
01-10-2005, 09:41 PM
There's a news post about it here (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36331&highlight=).
noonas
01-10-2005, 09:46 PM
Maybe it's just me, but the install of 3.8 fails..

At the end when the install in copying files it complains Error -1) that the file wceusbsh.cat cannot be copied and the whole insallation fails, now I have NO activeSync at all, tried to install 3.7.1 and the same error..

can someone help??
Wiggster
01-10-2005, 09:54 PM
Maybe it's just me, but the install of 3.8 fails..

At the end when the install in copying files it complains Error -1) that the file wceusbsh.cat cannot be copied and the whole insallation fails, now I have NO activeSync at all, tried to install 3.7.1 and the same error..

can someone help??

Try the advice here (http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB27&Number=7165&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) (such as unplugging your device before installing AS), it may help.