How to Backup and Restore Data Using an H/PC or P/PC

ID: Q185858


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC


SUMMARY

This article describes how to backup and restore data on a Handheld PC (H/PC) or Palm-size PC (P/PC).


MORE INFORMATION

To backup information from your H/PC or P/PC to a desktop computer, follow these steps:

  1. Connect the H/PC or P/PC to the desktop computer.


  2. On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Mobile Devices.


  3. On the Tools menu, click Backup Now.


  4. Click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup process.


  5. Close the Mobile Devices window.


To restore information to an H/PC or P/PC from a previous, follow these steps:
  1. Connect the H/PC or P/PC to the desktop computer.


  2. On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Mobile Devices.


  3. On the Tools menu, click Backup/Restore.


  4. On the Restore tab, click Restore Now.


  5. Click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the restore process.


  6. Close the Mobile Devices window.


Additional query words: hand held

Keywords : wince handheld kbimu palmsize
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: September 3, 1999
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