:( Axim Won't Connect - Page 2

EngrPaul · 09-21-06, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jakg

alright then how do i install a program without using active sync if all i have is an exe?

For most programs, running an EXE extracts one or more CAB files to a temporary folder or Program Files folder on your PC. Let the program get that far, then don't close the program. Find the CAB files and copy them somewhere else. Put the proper one on your device and install by double-clicking or using CAB install.

The key that describes the place where the CAB file was extracted can be located using the Windows registry editor:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\AppMgr\Apps\[NAME]\InstallDir

Jakg · 09-22-06, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by EngrPaul

I've assumed you already tried this?

Start > Settings > Connections > USB to PC

and Uncheck "Enable advanced network functionality"

i cant find that on my Axim :S

JamX51v · 09-22-06, 05:06 AM

What the heck? I'll give your suggestion one more go.
BTW, I called Dell service and they told me to do a hard reset after I do a backup.
In the event that I still cannot connect both my desktop and notebook, they'll do a swap with me. Perhaps that's a good enough reason for me to continue patronizing Dell. Thanks for suggestion.

EngrPaul · 09-22-06, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jakg

i cant find that on my Axim :S

I guess that's new with A12... I forgot. :rolling:

Jakg · 09-22-06, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by EngrPaul

I guess that's new with A12... I forgot. :rolling:

then my weekends project is to hunt down the software i need and upgrade it to A12

Wait- Dont i need to sync to do that?

kscase · 09-22-06, 04:20 PM

I've got a similar issue.
I can't connect at home or at work.
And I don't even see a Connections -> USB to PC option to uncheck!

What am I missing?

Jakg · 12-23-06, 06:37 PM

ok, it STILL doesn't work, the sound it makes is the "Device Not Recognized" sound, this is REALLY pissing me off (woo, i have a £300 PDA that can only surf the web!

It shows up in task manager as a "Windows Mobile Based Device" under network cards, but has a yellow "!" infront of it.

What should i do?

Jakg · 12-25-06, 04:10 AM

sorry to bump this, but can ANYONE help?

Klaas · 12-25-06, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jakg

sorry to bump this, but can ANYONE help?

I hope i'm not stating the obvious, is usb ticked under file -> connectionsettings? (in AS)

Jakg · 12-25-06, 04:08 PM

could you elaborate slightly?

Jakg · 12-25-06, 04:20 PM

if you mean in activesync, then yes it is - i hard resetted my PDA, and it still didn't work so it MUST be my PC, can anyone suggest anything else?

Klaas · 12-25-06, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Jakg

if you mean in activesync, then yes it is - i hard resetted my PDA, and it still didn't work so it MUST be my PC, can anyone suggest anything else?

Yep, i meant activesync. Sometimes the downloaded AS4.2 from micro$oft works better than the cd version, especially on higher romversions ( a08 and up )

Jakg · 12-25-06, 04:29 PM

i have A06 (want A12, but i cant do that when it wont sync!)

Originally Posted by Klaas

Yep, i meant activesync. Sometimes the downloaded AS4.2 from micro$oft works better than the cd version, especially on higher romversions ( a08 and up )

I've attached what i see in Device Manager

And yes USB is ticked in AS4.5

Klaas · 12-25-06, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jakg

i have A06 (want A12, but i cant do that when it wont sync!)

I've attached what i see in Device Manager

And yes USB is ticked in AS4.5

Check the properties against mine, see attachment.

Jakg · 12-25-06, 05:06 PM

hmmm, read the text - think i've found the problem...