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: These instructions describe how to install Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows 7. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, some steps may vary. If you are using Windows XP, install Microsoft ActiveSync from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15 and follow Microsoft instructions for installing and using that software instead of this procedure.
  1. Download Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931937:
  2. Run the downloaded installation file.
    For example, double-click drvupdate-amd64.exe in Windows Explorer.
  3. When the installation is complete, restart the system if prompted.
  4. Start WMDC if it does not start automatically.
    For example, click Start > Programs > Windows Mobile Device Center.
  5. In WMDC, click Mobile Device Settings > Connection Settings.
  6. Select Allow connections to one of the following, make sure DMA is selected.
  7. For the option This computer is connected to, select Work Network.

    Windows Mobile Device Center Connection Settings
  8. Click OK.
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