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Old 10-22-06, 11:07 AM   #1 (permalink)
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</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""><tbody><tr><td width="8"></td><td>Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is a new software release for Windows Mobile powered devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Microsoft Windows-powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box.

Note: This is beta code and should not be used in a production environment or on a primary computer in the home. This beta is intended for developers, IT professionals, and technology experts to continue or begin their testing of Microsoft ActiveSync and Windows Mobile devices. Before you decide to use this beta, you should feel comfortable with installing operating systems, updating drivers, and general PC troubleshooting. Some risks of using beta software include hardware and software incompatibility and system instability. If you have concerns about installing this beta software on your computer, we encourage you to obtain the current version Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2.
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</td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""><tbody><tr><td width="8"></td><td>ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Microsoft Windows-powered PC and Windows Mobile powered device, enabling the transfer of Microsoft Outlook information, Microsoft Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications to and from your device. In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 so that you can keep your e-mail, calendar data, tasks and contact information updated wirelessly when you’re away from your PC.*
Changes in ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2 help improve issues related to setup, partnerships, and connectivity with the PC and Microsoft Exchange. In addition, it includes a troubleshooter utility that scans your computer and device to identify problems and offers information and corrective actions to solve them.
ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2 supports PC sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection.

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  • Faster file transfer speed and photo sync via Microsoft Outlook is now available for Windows Mobile 5.0 powered devices.
  • Customers using Microsoft Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 with devices running the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0 will benefit from the following feature enhancements included in ActiveSync 4.5: Direct Push Technology, local device wipe, and certificate powered authentication to Microsoft Exchange.
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000 is not supported by ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2. If a customer wishes to take full advantage of ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2, then it is recommended that users upgrade to Microsoft Outlook 2003 messaging and collaboration client.
  • Conversion of database files for use on a mobile device is not supported by ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2. On previous versions, this feature was limited to devices running Windows Mobile software for Pocket PC 2003 and earlier.
  • Conversion of font files for use on a mobile device is not supported by ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2. On previous versions, this feature was limited to devices running Windows Mobile software for Pocket PC 2003 and earlier.
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Old 10-22-06, 03:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I saw this come out the other day but I've been too afraid to try it. Has anyone tried it? One of their points is that file transfer is improved, any syncing my Axim can be a little slow (I use MobSync, which goes through AS APIs). I've always noticed that Axim versus a direct card reader, the reader is much much faster than PDA and it would be nice to see if they are working towards performance gains on the PDA.
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Old 10-23-06, 02:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I installed it and find it pretty sweet. No problems have been had since i upgraded from 4.1. I am using WM2003SE so i cant speak for the 05 guys but i like it and it seams a bit faster at transfering files. Only thing is WIfi sync still isnt available.

I have been almost 9 months with no hard reset. Not to shabby.

I do want to experament with a new app setup here again soon though. getting kinda bored of the same o start screen.

WAP looks kinda inviting again.
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Old 10-23-06, 04:54 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 10-25-06, 02:19 AM   #5 (permalink)
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ack, my internet pass through is b0rked.

Found this...

http://www.mtekk.com.au/Forums/tabid...ult.aspx#66281
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I know I have dug out this old thread but there is a big problem with ActiveSync versions 4.2 and 4.5 beta that cause loss of internet pass through from PC to the Device. Have a look at the forum here and do the registry modifications. This has had me pulling out my hair for some time and after doing the modifications everything works properly again [Smile]
and this
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Didn't help me.
No internet when cradled, no point. /me uninstalls.

I cannot believe how a mature product like active sync can cause so many headaches, every incarnation has it's issues too.
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Old 10-25-06, 03:45 PM   #6 (permalink)
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This actually fixed my sync problem for the time being. It had gotten bad, rarely syncing without a soft reset, and even then it didn't work every time. It synced fine after installing this, and I hope it will stay that way for the future.
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Old 10-26-06, 06:06 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Yep it fixed my Synch problems with '05 too

So far I've experienced no problems at all with this beta version...
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Old 10-26-06, 06:24 AM   #8 (permalink)
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That's interesting.

I installed it over the top of whatever I was running before, 4.1 I think.
I wonder if I uninstall/reboot and then try 4.5, that might help.
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Old 10-26-06, 07:33 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I have now had 4.5 running for about two weeks. At the office, it has been flawless without any hitches. At home, it usually does not give me any connectivity issues; however, from time to time I have to either reboot the pc or soft reset the Axim. This is far better than what occurred about three weeks ago when 4.2 completely failed on both my office and home pc's, and I was at a loss as to what to do.
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Old 10-28-06, 05:18 PM   #10 (permalink)
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When I used AS to load some programmes today I noticed some anomalies. When I checked I found I was using AS 5 beta. I have never downloaded this version, let alone installed it, and no-one has access to my computer, so what's going on?

Incidentally, it has solved none of my problems. I still can't synch and can only stay connected for anything between 30 secs and 2 minutes

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This version is awesome =) I finally can sync after so long haha
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To update my previous report, this has stopped working for me. When I plug in the PDA, it says it's connecting, I get the noises and all, and it acts like it has synced. AS tells me that the device is not connected, and no actual syncing occurs. I'm at a loss for what to do now, because soft resetting has not helped the situation, which did used to solve it.
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Question - does your "desktop Activesync" tell you "not connected" after roughly 30 seconds, and at the SAME TIME, the axim Activesync says (and stays) "connected" ?
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Have been using AS 4.5 Beta 2 with my X51v for almost two weeks now and so far so good. Everything has been going smoothly. Not sure about transfer times though, didn't really measure it but as long as everything is smooth, its fine by me.
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Old 11-09-06, 02:19 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I'm currently running AS 4.2 with my axim x51v running A12 rom.

I noticed that my axim AS is trying to sync certain programs that i don't have running currently. But i can not access them to uncheck them on my axim AS.

These programs aren't shows on my PC AS

How do i go about unchecking these programs from my Axim AS so that the sync isn't hung.

As far as syncing goes, i've never had good relations. When i first upgraded from AS 4.1 --> AS 4.2 it synced fine, but soon after i was having trouble... Although i would see information syned w/ outlook on my desktop

But now it's not even doing that.

Please help.
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Also if you can advise regarding if i should upgrade the AS to 4.5 beta?

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