Installing Microsoft Synchronization Software

Install and configure Microsoft synchronization software so you can deploy and run a mobile application on a Windows Mobile emulator.

Note: Microsoft ActiveSync is for Windows XP. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 2008, install Virtual PC 2007 SP1 and Windows Mobile Device Center to manage synchronization settings. Download the Windows Mobile Device Center from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/device-center-download.mspx.
  1. Download Microsoft ActiveSync from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/device-synch.mspx. Save it to your local machine. Windows XP requires ActiveSync version 4.5.
  2. In Windows Explorer, double-click setup.msi.
  3. When installation is complete, restart your machine.

    ActiveSync starts automatically, and its icon appears in the Windows toolbar.

  4. Double-click the ActiveSync icon.
  5. Select File > Connection Settings.
  6. Select Allow Connections to One of the Following, then select DMA.
  7. Under This Computer is Connected to, select Work Network.

    mwf_activesync_connection_settings
  8. Click OK.
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