Unable to deploy application to Pocket PC 2003

[Guest]

I am unable to deploy any .Net Compact Framework application into Pocket PC
2003. The connection operation always fails giving message "Cannot establish
a connection, Be sure that the device is physically connected", whereas the
ActiveSync shows connected. I am able to connect the devoce through eVC 4.0.
I'd already tried with hard and soft reset of PDA, reinstalling ActiveSync,
reinstalling Visual Studio .Net 2003 , but nothing seems to be working.
I've also tried from FAQs, still everything is stand still.

Currently I'm using :

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 ,
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 version 1.1.4322
Microsoft PocketPC SDK 2003
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1

Have you ever faced this problem ? Incase if you have experinced similar
problem or have any idea about the problem , then please tell me know about
the solution or workaround.
Any suggestions / tip(s) would be of great help.

Thanx

 

[Alex Feinman [MVP]]

A common (but not only) reason is a lack of a working network connection on
your PC. If you do not have a network card or have it but it is not
connected, either connect it or install MS Loopback Adapter.

 

[Guest]

I had a similar issue recently. I tried all means and it did not deploy to
the device. I could see all the files and registry entries in the device but
cannot deploy.

By patience, perseverance and process of elimination I figured out the
problem lies with the Microsoft Visual Studio instance that is trying to
connect to the device. I would suggest to first make a simple project and
deploy it. I could get it to deploy after a reboot and when no eVC is running
and only one MS Visual studio is running. Once it connects and deploys then
it will work for your project.

I know it is strange. I am waiting for the next time for that to happen!

Good luck.
Praveen