I just know that upgrading from 2002 to 2003 is going to be a hassle and I haven't even got to that disk yet! I am backing up my files on the Axim before I upgrade to 2003 and every time I get about 12 minutes in to the backup the activesync disconnects and almost acts like its shutting down my main PC. Any ideas out there? For what it is worth the CF and SD cards have NOT been removed during the backup. Thanks.

Just a side note if you don't already have active sync 3.7...you will not be able to restore your backup in 2003....my advice is to download the trail version of pocket backup plus and backup with that program. then if you like it buy it. it's a great backup program and more reliable then the built in backup system seems to be

I have activesync 3.7. May I find backup plus at Handago?

You may...

http://www.handango.com/SearchRedire...6B6F9AX1DA6579

X5 Advanced 2K2
SimpleTech 256 CF
PNY 256 SD

Don't worry about the upgrade. If you follow ALL the directions, you should have no problems.

mfphoto1 is absolutely correct about Pocket Backup Plus. You should know that if you do this, when you restore, you will get an error message regarding the restoration. Ignore it. You should also know that file structures are different in 2003 than they were in 2002 and need to be converted. I don't believe a backup, evey PBP will do this. Which is why.......

Dell suggests you sync everything that can be synced. Then, after you do your upgrade, reconnect using "Guest". Everything you synced to your PC will be synced back to your Ax and at this time, file conversions will be made.

Couple of more things. First, if you do use PBP, do not restore everything. In doing so, you will be restoring 2002's registry over the top of 2003's registry and I suspect you will be in for a rude surprise. Second, don't use PBP to restore applications as you will not necessairly restore everything that pertains to that application and you certainly will not write the necessary information to registry. Reinstall the application instead.

Oh, one more thing. At the beginning of the conversion, you will have the option of storing the present configuration. I'd do it, just in case. Doesn't take long and it is a great insurance policy.

Thanks for all the info. I will read my instructions again very carefully. Then decide whether or not to use PBP. I will keep you informed. Dave.