Problems synchronising when restoring to 3.8 after 4

iansel · 05-27-05, 10:50 AM

I made the mistake of trying out ActiveSync 4. I couldnt use some proprietary software so decided to revert back to 3.8. Managed to do this but now can only log in as Guest. No option given to set up a partnership. - as suggested on another board

I uninstalled 4
removed Rapi.dll from win32 folder
removed the Profiles folder from Activesync folder in Docs & settings.

Didnt work and I know I am not the only one. Anyone got any suggestions

lvgdgts · 05-27-05, 11:06 AM

Did you delete your partnership? Check to see if your previous partnership still exists. If it does, just delete it and you should be able to set up a new partnership using the same name.

iansel · 05-27-05, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by lvgdgts

Did you delete your partnership? Check to see if your previous partnership still exists. If it does, just delete it and you should be able to set up a new partnership using the same name.

Delete where? PC or PDA and how?
Its greyed out on the ActiveSync File dropdown because I am connected as guest

lvgdgts · 05-27-05, 01:46 PM

Disconnect your Axim from the cradle. Open up Activesync. Go to File>Delete Partnership then choose what you want deleted. You should then be able to set up a new partnership next time you put the Axim on the cradle. Don't forget to do a backup to a CF or SD card before going through this process, just in case there's a problem.

iansel · 05-31-05, 03:41 AM

No good.
The problem is that there are no partnerships. The Delete Partnership is greyed out!

lvgdgts · 05-31-05, 01:42 PM

I am actually in the same boat as you, now. I purchased software that won't download. I found out from the manufacturer that it is likely an AS 4.0 problem. I tried to go back to 3.8, and I can't sync. I can't even open the program. Mine never even gets as far as setting up a relationship. It makes me wonder if MS did something with 4.0 that prevents going backwards with version #'s. Hopefully someone can offer an idea.

ikehiker · 05-31-05, 07:19 PM

Look at these two posts for possible solutions to uninstalling AS4.0:

Copying files from another PC w/3.8

Registry hacks

iansel · 06-01-05, 03:54 AM

Thanks ikehiker

I replaced the ceutil.dll (downloaded from the 'copying files' link) in the system32 directory on my PC and I can once again set up partnerships