Err Msg: Cannot Start Communications with the Desktop...

Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
Article ID: Q161446

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to connect your Handheld PC (H/PC) to your desktop computer using H/PC Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

   Cannot start communications with the desktop computer. Remote
   Networking could not start due to a critical error (Error 754).
   Please reconnect the H/PC. If the problem persists, restart the
   H/PC using the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when your H/PC has low program memory.

RESOLUTION

Adjust the memory settings on your H/PC. To do so, follow these steps:

Tap the Start button, tap Settings, and then double-tap System.
Tap the Memory tab, move the slider to the left to increase available program memory, and then tap OK.
If there is a limited amount of memory available, you may need to reset your H/PC to free additional memory. When you reset your H/PC, any unsaved data is lost.

Additional query words: hand held
Keywords : handheld kbenv kberrmsg wince
Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kberrmsg

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Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
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