Windows Mobile Device Center and Vista RC1

[MICHAEL]

http://blogs.technet.com/windowsvista/archive/2006/09/19/457527.aspx

An update from the Mobile and Embedded Devices Team: The Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC)
Application is an independent application apart from Windows Vista. Windows Vista RC1 includes
the WMDC driver which enables you to sync music, acquire pictures and browse the contents of
your device. The full WMDC application enables you to synchronize email, contacts, calendar
appointments and more. The RC version of WMDC for Vista RC1 will ship very soon, while at this
time WMDC is only available for Vista Beta 2.

 

[Angel Massa]

I'm wondering why they decided to make it an independent application as has
always been announced a new feature included in Vista.

I hope it comes out soon as I'm wishing to sync my PocketPC with Vista and
the new WMDC.

Regards,
Angel.

 

[Guest]

I don't understand what the hold up is. I have read many blogs and
newsletters of how many people already have this version running on their
computers and are able to sync the Pock PCs with Outlook already, because of
the fact that they were able to download and install this "New Version" of
WMDC. Those of us who really care to give Vista RC1 a chance and to be able
to sync in order to continue with our daily work, are unable to really test
out the OS completely.
Is there an ETA on this WMDC version for RC 1?

Thanks for your help.

 

[MICHAEL]

There is a supposed way to get RC1 to download the update
already.

Just be patient, it's coming- soon.

-Michael

 

[Guest]

That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and
movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in
order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,
contacts, e-mail, etc.? By delaying the synch update you are alienating
your early adopters. These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving
glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth
advertisers. Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company
(and occaisionally software company), Microsoft. Get a move on, Uncle Bill !

 

[Guest]

That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and
movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in
order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,
contacts, e-mail, etc.? By delaying the synch update you are alienating
your early adopters. These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving
glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth
advertisers. Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company
(and occaisionally OK software company), Microsoft. Get a move on, Uncle
Bill ! I have a nasty premonition that the synch update is something we
might have to buy in addition to Vista.

 

[Guest]

That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and
movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in
order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,
contacts, e-mail, etc.? By delaying the synch update you are alienating
your early adopters. These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving
glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth
advertisers. Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company
(and occaisionally OK software company), Microsoft. Get a move on, Uncle
Bill !

 

[Guest]

That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and
movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in
order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,
contacts, e-mail, etc.? By delaying the synch update you are alienating
your early adopters. These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving
glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth
advertisers. Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company
(and occaisionally OK software company), Microsoft. Get a move on, Uncle
Bill !

 

[Guest]

Dear Micheal,

....any news or prospects for WMDC for Windows Vista RC1...? Just waiting
expectantly...

Thanks very much!

(e-mail address removed)

 

[Max]

Have you looked here:
http://www.technaka.com/cms/index.php?itemid=9

And here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6a-a72d-4aef-9663-31ce2fefbada&DisplayLang=en

 

[Guest]

Dear Max,

I did indeed download the WMDC Beta 3. However, it doesn't seem to install.
I get a message "Network error reading from from C:\Users\.....\Temporary
Internet files\..." when trying to install directly from a "run from current
location" dialog box. If I download the drvupdate-x86.msi file, and then
attempt to install, installation seems to abort shortly after starting. This
behavior occurs whether UAC is on or off, whether my network connections are
enabled or disabled. I am logged on as administrator.

....any ideas...

Thanks very much!

 

[Max]

What do you mean by "installation
seems to abort shortly after starting"?
With this 'update' there is not much to see--it rather silently installs
with no dialog boxes to "OK". When you actually connect your device (after
rebooting), Stuff Happens.

 

[Guest]

Dear Max,

Thanks for your help. the MSI installation is short, but perhaps it works.
"Windows Mobile Device Center Driver Update" does indeed appear in the
"Add-remove Programs" listing.

However, connecting a PocketPC spawns only the small window to synchronize
music, not the larger WMDC window with options to synchronize Outlook
Contacts or Calendar. Also, double-clicking on Windows Mobile Device Center
in either Control Panel or off the Start Menu does nothing - no window spawns
at all.

I may try the "WHOS" in a while if I can't figure out how to get the WMDB
Beta 3 to work.

Again, thanks for you help, if you have any ideas...

Lightfoote (909) 865-9535

 

[Guest]

Hi All,
I am having the exact same problem except I'm using RC2. I even tried the
"WHOS" addition to the registry with no luck. I plug in my moto q and vista
says that it is installing and unrecognized driver. Any thoughts from
anyone? It worked for me in RC1. Very frustrating.
Toots

 

[Guest]

Dear Max,

This is the error message that written into the MSI....log:

Error 1316. A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file:
C:\Users\Johnson Lightfoote\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary
Internet Files\Content.IE5\TSPJH2H9\drvupdate-x86.msi
=== Logging stopped: 10/18/2006 16:35:12 ===

It seems that drvupdate-x86.msi won't install even if the file is downloaded
and stored locally in a c:\temp subdirectory.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Max]

In Control Panel/Programs and Features you should have two entries for
Windows Mobile Device Center--what do you show there--including the size(s)?

 

[Guest]

Dear Max,

Indeed, I have two green-dot icons. Windows Mobile Device Center is 7 Mb;
Windows Mobile Device Center Driver Update is 10 Mb.

When I right-click on Windows Mobile Device Center Driver Update to
"Repair," an installer sets to work, but in about five seconds I get a "Fatal
Error."

Also, double-clicking Windows Mobile Device Center is Control Panel produces
no response.

Thanks for your help!

Lightfoote
(909) 865-9535

 

[Max]

You may have an Install issue.
Try this:
Make sure you have Administrator Privileges
From Programs and Features, choose to uninstall both (first the Update, then
the WMDC).
Reboot.
Make sure you are viewing all files (hidden, system, etc).
Go to ..\Windows\Windows Mobile in Explorer.
Run the Setup.exe that is there. Then run the wmupdate.msi if it is there.
Then run the beta3 update that you downloaded.
Reboot.
Plug in your (compatible?--running WM2003 or WM5) device, and try to open
WMDC from the shortcut in the Start Menu--see if it works.

 

[Guest]

Dear Max,

Thanks very much for your very clear instructions, which I followed to the
letter. However, I still only get the "small" window offering to sync media
and files, not the "large" green window offering to sync MS Outlook Contacts
and Calendar.

I'm using a Dell Axim x51v running Windows Mobile 5.1.70, which works fine
with another Windows XP computer. I have firewall, UAC, and Windows Defender
all turned off. I'm logged on with full Administrator rights.

Thanks for your help, anyway. I hope Microsoft is paying you for this. Maybe
I'll have to wait for the RTM version.

 

[Guest]

Any word on the suggested WMDC update in WIndows Update? Beta 3 did not fix
issue with i730 being recognized & connected.

Cheers!