Serial Device Attached to Switch Box with H/PC Does Not Work

ID: Q194534


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2


SYMPTOMS

If you attach your Handheld PC (H/PC) and another serial device to a serial switch box connected to your desktop computer, Windows-based programs may be unable to use the serial device.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, start and then stop Microsoft ActiveSync Service Manager.

NOTE: Communications (COM) ports that are in use when you start ActiveSync Service Manager are reset. For example, if you are connected to your Internet service provider (ISP) using a modem on a different COM port, the modem is disconnected from your ISP when you start ActiveSync Service Manager.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbhw wincomm win98 wince handheld
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1,2.2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: September 2, 1999
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