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Hard reset solves some ActiveSync problems
When I attempt to connect my Windows Mobile 5 iPAQ Pocket PC to my PC running ActiveSync 4.2, I keep getting an error message telling me that the device will not connect. I have deleted and re-installed ActiveSync 4.2 and the beta version of AS 4.5, rebooted the PC, rebooted the Pocket PC, deleted the partnership, and tried much more. ActiveSync installs and locates the device but will not connect. I receive the following message: ActiveSync could not connect to the Windows Mobile powered device. To troubleshoot this problem, click OK. When I troubleshoot the problem, I get a reference to error code 99, but when I follow the troubleshooters step-by-step procedure, it doesn't help.
Frkybig
Try doing a hard reset to restore your device to factory defaults. You will lose all data saved into memory (both ROM and RAM), and the same applies to software that you installed. Only data and software that are on your memory card will remain. The hard reset is performed by pressing a combination of keys. You will find more info about it in your device manual. I hope this helps.
Meslierlp
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