When you try to copy or to delete a large file, the system is powered off before the file operation is complete on a Pocket PC device (822463)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Pocket PC 2002
  • Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you try to delete or to copy a large file on a Microsoft Pocket PC 2002-based device or a Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2003-based device, the process may fail. A zero-byte file may be created.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the copy process or the delete process takes longer than the auto power-off time limit for the device. If the copy process takes longer than the auto power-off time limit, the delete operation or the copy operation fails. A file is created that has zero bytes.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, copy large files directly to the memory card by using a card reader instead of by using the mobile device.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB822463 kbAudEndUser
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