Recent update: 2008-3-21

Is it possible to change where PIM.VOL is stored?

220 byte By CCODER32 at 2008-3-7
Is it possible to change where the PIM.VOL gets created on a WM2005 device? Is there a registery entry that can be changed (OR Even a setting the the ODM can specify while building the device) ? Thanks, CCODER32

New to Smart Device

115 byte By mandar at 2008-3-6
Can any budy help me out how to start developing the smart device application and various books available in india

How can you force Closing PIM.VOL on Magneto?

704 byte By CCODER32 at 2008-3-5
We are working on a backup solution for backing up the PIM information on a WM2005 device and I can not find out how to have the background services to release the locks on the PIM.VOL (EDB) - I can copy the file over to another file name but I can not replace the file as the file is locked.I ...

Need some advice from the Pros

2549 byte By BitFlipper at 2008-3-3
Hi, I need some advice developing a DSP app on PocketPC (specifically iPaq 2215 , which is PPC2003 I think). I have been developing Windows apps for a long time using VS with C++ as well as C#. So I am quite familiar with Win32 and the .Net framework on Windows but when it comes to developing ...

VS2005 always deploys framework files

453 byte By LoneOakBill at 2008-3-1
I am developing an application for SmartPhone 2003 using VS2005.When deploying the application VS always copies the standard framework files (System.dll, etc) to the target application directory even though these are already in the GAC. The app runs fine on the GAC files if the files in the app ...

VS2005 Beta2 and Mobile 5.0 SDK -> cannot connect & sometimes Crash

759 byte By NorbertThek at 2008-2-28
Hello I developed under VS2005Beta2 for PPC2003 now I installed the Mobile 5.0 SDK After the installation VS cannot connect anymore to the PPC2003 Emulator (I used TCP Transport with fixed IPAdresses because I never got the "automatic" connection running) Also VS Crashes everytime I go to an ...

Unable to play WMV on WMP10 on PocketPC

417 byte By GilesCopnell at 2008-2-27
I'm not sure if this is right place to ask this question, apologies if I'm out of line.I'm trying to play a video file (encoded as Windows Media Player 9 Screen) on a Pocket PC running Windows Media Player 10 Mobile on Windows Mobile 2003 SE (it's a Dell Axim X50v). I get the sound but no ...

The Specified program requires a newer version of Windows on the device

843 byte By MikeEagan at 2008-2-26
I can build a very basic application and run it on Pocket PC 2003 SE emulator. But when I try to deploy it to an older View Sonic Pocket PC 2003 (Version 3.0.11171) I get an “The Specified program requires a newer version of Windows on the device.” Error. I have been unsuccessful in finding ...

Remote Spy

364 byte By farseer at 2008-2-25
Hi, when i try to connect my using Remote Spy, i always get a "Class not registered" error. some more info.. -i am using a VS 2005 beta 2 -i select "Pocket PC 2003 Device" when asked to select a windwos CE device any ideas what might be causing this? thanks much ...

CF2.0 'Click-Once' Support

287 byte By CraigHarrison at 2008-2-24
Hi, A lot has been written about 'Click-Once'. Does this technology apply to the compact framework and mobile devices? If not what is the recommended way to install a CF2.0 application on a mobile device and keep the device updated with updates/patches? Thanks in advance. Craig

Getting Owner Name

150 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-23
I know I've seen this but for the life of me, I can't find it. Does someone have a small snippet that gets the Owner string? Thanks as always!

Monitoring Wirelss Accesspoint that a PDA is connected to

244 byte By VenkatDR at 2008-2-22
Is it possible to track the Wireless Accesspoint that a PDA is connected to? My web based application should keep track of the current Wireless AccessPoint that the PDA is connected to and log if a user moves from one access point to another.

Sockets program on Win Mob 2002

802 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-22
I have a program I wrote that runs fine on my WM03 machine, but complains of missing a component on WM02It uses Sockets and I beleive that is could be the problem.Is there a way to see what DLLs will be required by a program.What I mean is at compile, get a list of what DLLs will be called at ...

Unable to deploy to Pocket PC

595 byte By pookie_halo at 2008-2-21
I've been trying to deploy a pocket pc 2003 application (compact framework 2.0) to a device using VS 2005. I can get a successful build but when I go to deploy I get the following error message "The operation could not be completed". The output from VS then shows "Deploy: 0 succeeded, 0 ...

new Issues

997 byte By AdnanSiddiqi at 2008-2-20
I am not aware that whether this forum is front end of UseNET Group or not because i sent same posting over there,if you get duplicates,please let me know so that i dont send post on both sides 1) http://www.geocities.com/r_ali_s2000/blogs/sqlmobileerror.png its happened after i ran ...

binding datasource with GRD

401 byte By AdnanSiddiqi at 2008-2-19
Hi i am trying to add a datagid in windows mobile 5 smartphone project,when i place a daaGrid and tries to bind data,it asks for DataConnecton,on creating new Connection,i dont find option of SQL MOBILE only Sql server and Native client and SQl Database File(*.mdf) how can i make connection ...

Error in SQL Update on SQL Mobile .SDF

2824 byte By CarlosAlfaro at 2008-2-18
I have problems updating a .SDF database in a Smart Device Application, using VS 2005 June CTP.I can do SELECT's querys ok.I use the following code;-- Dim cnn As New System.Data.SqlServerCe.SqlCeConnection(CONNECTIONSTRING) cnn.Open() Dim Trans As System.Data.SqlServerCe.SqlCeTransaction Trans ...

Will more processor types be supported in the VS 05 release

225 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-17
Hi - A question to somenoe 'on the inside': On the 'Platforms' panel we get: Instruction sets: ARMV4 When the 'real deal' gets here, will there be some other goodies like Mips and SH3... Thanks - John

Windows Service in XP Embedded

561 byte By vthacker at 2008-2-16
Hello, I am currently working on a project using Windows XP Embedded as its platform and I need to find out how to add a Windows Service to the build. I have a C#-based Windows Service Application that works correctly on an XP Pro system, however, I cannot figure out how to either include it ...

[C#][VS 2005 Bete 2] creating & using a C++ in a C# project

2280 byte By lmussier at 2008-2-15
Hi,I try to create a unmanaged dll in C++ with visualt studio 2005 and the i want to use it in a c# project.My first question is hoaw to create a C++ (unmanaged) dll project for smartphone ? in visual stuido 2005. I create a Win32 projecdt>>dll project but i supopose it's only for ...

[Emulator VS 2005 Beta 2] Loading a image file

1717 byte By lmussier at 2008-2-15
Hi,I truy to disp a imaeg file into the emulator. I launch the emulator connect to it via the Visual Stuido Remote Tool then i download a jpg file right in the exe folder.In my code i write this : Bitmap bmp = new Bitmap("\\Storage\\Program Files\\CSWinTelecopie\\chronos.jpg"); Rectangle ...

Access denied when deploying to Sp2003

1018 byte By Karamazov at 2008-2-15
I've just started testing the Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 out and I've managed to upgrade my Embedded 4.2-project files to VS 2005. After I've deployed an application which require priviliged access, I run it and I a messagebox pops up with this message: "Access denied. The program cannot ...

Smart device help installed correctly?

568 byte By SimonH at 2008-2-15
I have VS2005 installed with WM 2003 and 5.0 SDKs. I am able to build and debug for both sets of platforms although I have just noted that the Windows Mobile SDKs are NOT listed in the results of any searches that I do. E.g., if I search for "SetWindowText" a general win32 API, the WM APIs do ...

can we connect internet via ActiveSync 4.0?

171 byte By JulienT at 2008-2-15
Dear all, Can you show me how to configure PocketPC 2003 so it can connect internet via Activesync 4.0 with cable USB. I am using XDA IIs. Thank for your help. JT

Enterprise Security Policy for PDAs

516 byte By VenkatDR at 2008-2-14
Is Microsoft windows Mobile 2003 allow enterpise level security policy definitions for PDAs? i am looking for S/Ws or tools that allow 1. Enterprise level security control over PDAs 2. Completed Data Encryption.i looked at some of the third party tools that provides these functionalities. But ...

What is the best Pocket PC

522 byte By codefund.com at 2008-2-14
Hi Everyone,Looking for a palm pocket pc to run a program for my computer. This what is required.1. .NET Compact Framework capabilities2. Networking or internet connection capabilities, we need to some how connect it to a point, so we can upload new information, and download current ...

Subscription to <Publication Name> is Invalid !!

484 byte By HusseinAhmad at 2008-2-13
i am repliacting SQL Server 2000 with SQL CEwhen i deleted the publication from SQL 2000 and recreate it again with the same name , the SQL CE subscriber is no more valid and i always get an error message "Subscription to <Publication Name> is Invalid" .is there any way to explore the ...

VS 2005 Express and WM 5.0 SDK

230 byte By RapidLord at 2008-2-13
Hi, Is it posible to develop aplications for Windows Mobile 5.0 on Express editions of Visual Studios 2005, or you have to use full Standard / Profesional Editions. I am moustly interested in C++ / C# development. Thank You.

Universal Remote using Infra Red

7491 byte By late_nighter at 2008-2-12
We are working on a multi-purpose remote using Infra Red on PDA. So for that purpose, we are trying to read the Infra red Signal from the remote and sending the signal using the PDA. this is piece of code for sending and recieving the Infrared signal. This is just a check program. We read ...

Form draw

146 byte By Simplefi at 2008-2-11
Jumping straight in from VB5. Has drawing lines/circles/etc on form at design-time gone ? or should i RTFM ? many thanks Simplefi.

UPDATE on a SQL Mobile database...

2259 byte By Seta at 2008-2-10
Hi, here's my problem, i'm using a SQL Mobile Database with my application (PPC application) i've got no problem to connect to it and to query. But now that i'm trying to update fields, it just doesn't work. My syntax is correct, the UPDATE is made, but once i close the connection, i loose ...

Multiselect listbox for Compact Framework

702 byte By abbarron at 2008-2-10
I'm developing a VB.NET PPC application using VS2005 Beta 2. I've noticed that the SelectionMode property (which allows you to specify a single or multiselect listbox) for the listbox control is not available for smart device development. This seems like a fairly basic property that has been ...

I can´t connect to PDA

587 byte By Flix at 2008-2-8
Hiwhen I try to connect to my device I get an error "the current version of activesync it′s not supported". I get the 3.8 version of activesyncthanks ...

Help find a phone

1644 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-8
I was trying to find a phone in the Smartphone format.I use Sprint and have an Audiovox 6600.It seems that all Sprint offers with Mobile PC is that and the Samsung I600 (also PDA)Their list of phones are ...

VS 2005 C# Debug/Release

1029 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-7
I get a Debug build (ends up in the Debug folder) whether I select Debug or Release.I also wanted to turn on Optimization int the Release Build. (like C++ or is there no such option)?Does it matter in C#, if you select DEBUG or RELEASE?And is the distinction between the 2 sub-directories ...

Lost the Create SmartDevice Wizzard

447 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-7
In VS 2005 Beta 2, when I would go to File > New Projectand select: Visual C# Smart Device Pocket PC 2003and then click on Device Application under the installed templates, it would run a Wizzard where I could customize the project.Now - it create a single Form Smart Device Application ...

programing a bluetooth

201 byte By sivatech at 2008-2-7
I like to do a mini project implementing bluetooth. please, tell me how can i add a bluetooth program in any circuit? for example, how can i add a bluetooth program in a pendrive? how can i program it?

Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync

670 byte By smartPace at 2008-2-7
Hi, Something bugging me besides my development. I have setup my exchange server to allow mobile access. Now when I use my iMateSP3i (HTC Typhoon) to air sync my inbox, it looks for changes, synchronises my messages, but doesnt actually place any mail in the pocket outlook on the phone. If ...

Using Pocket PC Phone as modem from within device application.

470 byte By GDM at 2008-2-7
I have a Pocket PC Phone running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (Sprint PCS PPC6601) and I would like to know if there is a way to access the modem functionality built into the phone from within a .Net Compact Framework application running on the phone. I would like to be able to dial out ...

eVC Upgrade Wizard available for VS 2005 Beta 2!

601 byte By NishanJebanasam at 2008-2-6
The eVC Upgrade Wizard (which will upgrade eVC3 and eVC4 projects to VS 2005) is available as an addon for VS 2005 Beta 2. The Upgrade Wizard will be integrated into the final release of VS 2005. The addon can be downloaded ...

Run scripts on a SQL Mobile Database

462 byte By robertokoroafor at 2008-2-6
I receive an error "Provider not supported" when attempting to run a sql script on a SQL Mobile Database from the Solution Explorer.Should it be possible to run scripts on a SQL Mobile Database from the Solution ...

Services

250 byte By bb_spinoza at 2008-2-5
I have a service which I register under the service entry section. The service runs on a 2003 device and was build with 2003 SDK. The service does not get loaded on a 2005 emulator or a 2005 PPC PEl device. Anything changed with respect to services ?

Accessing the Location Service

116 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-5
I have an AV6600 Mobile PC with Phone and Assisted GPS. Does anyone know how I could access the GPS data?

Creating an Instance using precreated Web Service

1092 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-4
I am trying to write a program that uses a Web Service in C++, VS 2005.It fails because COM is not initialized.When I try to initialize COM in the usual way by making a COM class and then calling Initialize it fails to link saying CoInitialize is unresolved.Is there a library I should link in? ...

Controlling a phone remotely

274 byte By Gravy at 2008-2-4
Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to control a Windows Mobile 2003 SE base smart phone remotely, well, via the USB cable anyway? I want to know if it would be possible to write a small desktop app that used a connected phone to send SMS messages? Regards Graham

Initializing COM in Cpp VS 2005

1092 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-4
I am trying to write a program that uses a Web Service in C++, VS 2005.It fails because COM is not initialized.When I try to initialize COM in the usual way by making a COM class and then calling Initialize it fails to link saying CoInitialize is unresolved.Is there a library I should link in? ...

Web Services - C++ - VS 2005

652 byte By Jraven at 2008-2-4
When I add a Web Service in C# - no problem.When I use C++ in VS 2005 I get: _CE_ACTIVEX was not defined because this Windows CE SDK does not have DCOM. _CE_ACTIVEX could be caused to be defined by defining _CE_ALLOW_SINGLE_THREADED_OBJECTS_IN_MTA, but it is recommended that this be done only ...

Compatibility of Pocket PC 2002 and Windows CE.net

295 byte By AlexSandro at 2008-2-3
Hi, all. I has finished to develop an application whats is running normally in a Pocket PC, with the Pocket PC 2002 OS. Now, I have the challenger of to migrate this application to Windows CE, in a new device. Its easy to do how I think what is, just interface changes? Thanks since now.

evc 4.0 Upgrade Wizard

96 byte By litugol at 2008-2-3
hello, where is the upgrade wizard for Evc 4.0, can i download this ? thank in advance

Delayed redirect with PocketPC

681 byte By psk at 2008-2-2
Hi,I try to use the script code below on a pocketPC device to have a delayed redirect but it doesnt work.Have anyone some idea how to get this work?<html><head> <title>SPP Redirect</title> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> function ...