10-10-2003, 08:00 PM
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ActiveSync 3.7.1 Released - Guest Issue Focused On
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/downloads/pocketpc/activesync37.mspx
Microsoft has released a small upgrade to ActiveSync, now at version 3.7.1. There are no new features over ActiveSync 3.7. Everything is centered on making ActiveSync connections more reliable and avoiding the dreaded "Guest" issue with a partnered device. Fixes include:
� Enhances USB driver to improve connection stability and avoid crashes
� Improves detection of cradled devices
� Addresses issue with ActiveSync falling into guest mode repeatedly
� Addresses issue where desktop fails to detect cradled device
� Addresses issue where device and desktop report different connection states and sync does not start
� Improves the reliability of large file transfers
� Enhances Desktop Connection Wizard UI to make connection setup easier
� Improves stability to reduce application level crashes
Just like ActiveSync 3.7, you'll need Windows 98, 98SE, ME, NT4 with SP6a, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Office 97 and higher are supported except for Outlook 97. Outlook specifically needs to be 98 or higher. Of course the new Office System 2003 product line is supported. It is a free update to all Pocket PC owners and is a 3.7MB download.
Update: This may appear to "hang" at around 92% complete. Be patient. I've seen AS 3.7 installs hang at 91% for 10 minutes before completing. It only took about 45 seconds here but your mileage may vary.
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10-10-2003, 08:18 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2004
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yes, i want to comment on that hanging issue. when i installed 3.7 on my desktop pc, it went just fine. and the first time i installed 3.7 on my laptop it went fine as well. i had a laptop harddrive failure and had to replace the harddrive and then reinstall everything. when i went to reinstall activesync 3.7 it hung at around the 92% mark. i let it go for about 5 minutes and still nothings. so i figured something was wrong. i looked all over the internet for help or advice, but nothing. i tried reinstalling a bunch of times, and still nothing. finally i tried again and just let it take its time. and after about 8 minutes or so, it finished, and everything was fine.
silly thing.
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10-10-2003, 08:24 PM
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Thoughts Media Review Team
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Yup, I got the 'hang' at 92% as well -- for about 2 minutes or so on a 400mhz celeron processor (old laptop, what can I say :roll: )
Seems to work fine handling the bluetooth connection between my iPAQ 2215 and laptop, but seems to be slower getting to the 'Looking for Changes' message.
Still slow as molasses trying to talk to Outlook 2002 on my laptop and the Outlook 2000 server here at the client. It seems to sometimes take 10 minutes to complete synchronization, with tons of 'Requesting information from the Server' messages (I didn't see this when running Outlook 2000 on my laptop).
Still as slow as ever to do a backup onto the laptop..... :treadmill:
Sigh....
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10-10-2003, 08:27 PM
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Before I even realized that it is in fact an official ISSUE (the "guest" thing that drove me NUTS about a hundred times already :evil: ), they've already brought out a fix.
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10-10-2003, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Tolson
Still slow as molasses trying to talk to Outlook 2002 on my laptop and the Outlook 2000 server here at the client. It seems to sometimes take 10 minutes to complete synchronization, with tons of 'Requesting information from the Server' messages (I didn't see this when running Outlook 2000 on my laptop).
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That is fixed in Outlook 2003. OL2003 caches all Exchange info to your hard drive and from then on, *that* is what ActiveSync syncs with, not directly against the Exchange server through the Outlook "conduit."
This is different from an OST file that OL2002 has. Very cool feature.
As for backups - I quit doing them in ActiveSync. I use www.spritesoftware.com Pocket Backup.
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10-10-2003, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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I've been using AS 3.7.1 for a couple of weeks now (beta testing it) and I am very happy with it. Very stable and quite fast. 8)
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10-10-2003, 08:53 PM
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Thoughts Media Review Team
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Thanks, Ed... for the link.. I didn't know that SpriteSoft was offering a $10 US upgrade to the version they provided with the 2215. Looks pretty good.
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10-10-2003, 08:55 PM
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The installer is however a crock of something.
The web page said it should install without a restart, but after a brief hang, it said "you need to restart your computer, OK" No cancel, restart manually or anything.. And when I clicked on the X on top, it still decided I wanted to restart, and promptly did.
Hopefully this installer is not a reflection of the software, else I see a bumpy ride ahead. I already had to remove and re-seat me device in the cradle before activesync saw it for the first time.
Surur
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10-10-2003, 10:11 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Thank you ed 
Though I don't see any difference :roll:
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10-10-2003, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by royisher
Thank you ed
Though I don't see any difference :roll: |
What is broken on your AS 3.7 setup that AS 3.7.1 didn't fix?
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Linear Mode
