Installing Microsoft Synchronization Software

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

Note: These instructions describe how to install Microsoft ActiveSync 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/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15 and follow Microsoft instructions for installing and using that software instead of this procedure.
  1. Download Microsoft ActiveSync:
    1. In a Web browser, open the Windows Phone page at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/device-synch.mspx.
    2. Follow the instructions to select and download the sync software for the system's operating system. Windows XP requires ActiveSync version 4.5.
    3. In the Windows Phone downloads page, click the ActiveSync button.
    4. Download the ActiveSync installation file and save it to your local system.
  2. Run the downloaded installation file.
    For example, double-click setup.msi in Windows Explorer.
  3. When the installation is complete, restart the system.
  4. Start ActiveSync if it does not start automatically.
    For example, click Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.
  5. Click File > Connection Settings.
  6. Select Allow connections to one of the following, then select DMA.
  7. Select Work Network for "This computer is connected to".

    mwf_activesync_connection_settings
  8. Click OK.
Parent topic: Testing the Hybrid App on the Windows Mobile Emulator
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