WinCE: Automatic Back Up Feature Does Not Function (184161)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
- Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
- Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
- Microsoft Windows CE 2.1 for the Handheld PC
- Microsoft Windows CE 2.11 for the Handheld PC
- Microsoft Windows CE 2.12 for the Handheld PC
- Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC
- Microsoft Windows CE 3.01 for the Handheld PC
- Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 Professional Edition for the Handheld PC
This article was previously published under Q184161 SYMPTOMS
When you connect a Handheld PC (H/PC) to a desktop computer running
Microsoft Windows CE Services, the Automatic Backup feature may not
function.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Mobile Devices window is not open on the
desktop computer.
RESOLUTION
Use either of the following methods to work around this issue:
Automatically Back Up Data
To automatically back up data from the H/PC to the desktop computer,
follow these steps:
- On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Programs, point to
Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Mobile Devices.
- Connect the H/PC to the desktop computer.
Manually Back Up Data
To manually back up data from the H/PC to the desktop computer, follow
these steps:
- On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Programs, point to
Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Mobile Devices.
- On the Tools menu, click Back Up Now.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/28/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB184161 kbAudDeveloper |
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