Media Player preventing WMDC to start

Hello,

I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having with WMDC and
thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix for this. I
found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my PPC. It has to
do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista Ultimate x64.
Here is how I discovered the problem.

I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when connecting
my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw wmplayer.exe
launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I heard the USB
disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device again. I see
mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by wmplayer.exe as the
USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes, and I hear
the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still running with
no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time I tried to
shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was able to stop
it in time, my device connected. This was done several times. When I
couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect. Also, with
the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it disconnected
my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC to connect to
my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or disconnect.

How can I fix this?

My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my post, I can
only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.

"JasperM" <> wrote in message
news: oups.com...
> On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having with WMDC and
>> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix for this.
>> I
>> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my PPC. It has
>> to
>> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista Ultimate
>> x64.
>> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>
>> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when
>> connecting
>> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>> wmplayer.exe
>> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I heard the
>> USB
>> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device again. I see
>> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by wmplayer.exe as
>> the
>> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes, and I hear
>> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still running
>> with
>> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time I tried
>> to
>> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was able to
>> stop
>> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times. When I
>> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect. Also,
>> with
>> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>> disconnected
>> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC to connect
>> to
>> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>> disconnect.
>>
>> How can I fix this?
>
> Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you ever been
> able to connect WMDC to your device?
>
> You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile Network
> Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>
> 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter
> driver.
> a. Go to Device Manager
> b. Look under "Network Adapters"
> c. Check properties - Driver
>
> Older Driver:
> Version: 6.0.6000.16386
> Date: 6/21/2006
>
> Newer Driver:
> Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
> Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>
>
> -JasperM
>

There is no autoplay tab when this is done. I even changed the autoplay
options in control panel to ask. For now, unless someone has a fix, I'm
going to have to disable wmplayer.exe in time so that my device connects.
WMDC sucks, and Activesync was much better. I never had problems with it.
WMDC is a pain in the behind.


"JasperM" <> wrote in message
news: oups.com...
> On Apr 3, 3:59 pm, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my post, I
>> can
>> only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.
>>
>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news: oups.com...
>>
>> > On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Hello,
>>
>> >> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having with WMDC
>> >> and
>> >> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix for
>> >> this.
>> >> I
>> >> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my PPC. It
>> >> has
>> >> to
>> >> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista Ultimate
>> >> x64.
>> >> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>
>> >> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when
>> >> connecting
>> >> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I heard
>> >> the
>> >> USB
>> >> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device again. I
>> >> see
>> >> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by wmplayer.exe as
>> >> the
>> >> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes, and I
>> >> hear
>> >> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still running
>> >> with
>> >> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time I
>> >> tried
>> >> to
>> >> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was able to
>> >> stop
>> >> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times. When I
>> >> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect. Also,
>> >> with
>> >> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>> >> disconnected
>> >> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC to
>> >> connect
>> >> to
>> >> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>> >> disconnect.
>>
>> >> How can I fix this?
>>
>> > Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you ever been
>> > able to connect WMDC to your device?
>>
>> > You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile Network
>> > Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>>
>> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter
>> > driver.
>> > a. Go to Device Manager
>> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
>> > c. Check properties - Driver
>>
>> > Older Driver:
>> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
>> > Date: 6/21/2006
>>
>> > Newer Driver:
>> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
>> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>>
>> > -JasperM
>
> It almost seems like your autorun options for removable storage is
> setup to sync automatically with WMP. For instance, many times when I
> attach a windows mobile device to Vista it comes up with a dialogue
> window for "What would you like to do" and it lists several options,
> like Browse Contents, etc...You can permanently set it something like
> "sync with WMP" by accident.
>
> So, here is what I propose connect your device, allow it to do its
> thing with WMP. Go into My Computer, then right-click the device go
> to properties, if it shows up as removable storage or what not. Then
> look on the auto-play tab and see what option is selected for default
> action. Try and set the option to "Do nothing" or just prompt me each
> time.
>
> -JasperM
>

I just love these forums and appreciate everyone who posts! Unfortunately,
it takes a village to debug WMDC...

I've been struggling with WMDC also but am getting a different error when I
cradle my Sprint 6700 Mobile 5.0 PPC -- WMDC Sync Host Has Stopped Working.
I tried Jasper's idea and went into Control Panel, set my Pocket PC to "Take
No Action" for Auto Play, and even tried to rename the wmplayer.exe, but it
still comes up when I cradle my PPC. My fingers aren't as fast as Mark's
and I haven't been able to stop it from coming up. I believe you guys are
on to the culprit...

After WMDC Host stops, I can browse the PPC but can't initiate a sync.

If there are other ideas to try, let 'em fly and I'll try them...

Thanks much for your support,
Lon

__________________________________________________ _________
Lon Orenstein
pinpointtools, llc

Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401 x6104
www.pinpointtools.com


"Mark" <> wrote in message
news:...
> There is no autoplay tab when this is done. I even changed the autoplay
> options in control panel to ask. For now, unless someone has a fix, I'm
> going to have to disable wmplayer.exe in time so that my device connects.
> WMDC sucks, and Activesync was much better. I never had problems with it.
> WMDC is a pain in the behind.
>
>
> "JasperM" <> wrote in message
> news: oups.com...
>> On Apr 3, 3:59 pm, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my post, I
>>> can
>>> only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.
>>>
>>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news: oups.com...
>>>
>>> > On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> Hello,
>>>
>>> >> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having with WMDC
>>> >> and
>>> >> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix for
>>> >> this.
>>> >> I
>>> >> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my PPC. It
>>> >> has
>>> >> to
>>> >> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista
>>> >> Ultimate
>>> >> x64.
>>> >> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>>
>>> >> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when
>>> >> connecting
>>> >> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>>> >> wmplayer.exe
>>> >> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I heard
>>> >> the
>>> >> USB
>>> >> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device again. I
>>> >> see
>>> >> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by wmplayer.exe
>>> >> as
>>> >> the
>>> >> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes, and I
>>> >> hear
>>> >> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still running
>>> >> with
>>> >> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time I
>>> >> tried
>>> >> to
>>> >> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was able
>>> >> to
>>> >> stop
>>> >> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times. When
>>> >> I
>>> >> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect. Also,
>>> >> with
>>> >> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>>> >> disconnected
>>> >> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC to
>>> >> connect
>>> >> to
>>> >> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>>> >> disconnect.
>>>
>>> >> How can I fix this?
>>>
>>> > Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you ever been
>>> > able to connect WMDC to your device?
>>>
>>> > You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile Network
>>> > Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>>>
>>> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter
>>> > driver.
>>> > a. Go to Device Manager
>>> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
>>> > c. Check properties - Driver
>>>
>>> > Older Driver:
>>> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
>>> > Date: 6/21/2006
>>>
>>> > Newer Driver:
>>> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
>>> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>>>
>>> > -JasperM
>>
>> It almost seems like your autorun options for removable storage is
>> setup to sync automatically with WMP. For instance, many times when I
>> attach a windows mobile device to Vista it comes up with a dialogue
>> window for "What would you like to do" and it lists several options,
>> like Browse Contents, etc...You can permanently set it something like
>> "sync with WMP" by accident.
>>
>> So, here is what I propose connect your device, allow it to do its
>> thing with WMP. Go into My Computer, then right-click the device go
>> to properties, if it shows up as removable storage or what not. Then
>> look on the auto-play tab and see what option is selected for default
>> action. Try and set the option to "Do nothing" or just prompt me each
>> time.
>>
>> -JasperM
>>
>

Thanks, Jasper!

I took out the mini-SD card, rebooted the PC, did a soft reset on the PPC,
cradled the PPC and got the same error.

Keep thinking!

Lon

__________________________________________________ _________
Lon Orenstein
pinpointtools, llc

Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401 x6104
www.pinpointtools.com


"JasperM" <> wrote in message
news: oups.com...
> On Apr 12, 11:39 am, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>> I just love these forums and appreciate everyone who posts!
>> Unfortunately,
>> it takes a village to debug WMDC...
>>
>> I've been struggling with WMDC also but am getting a different error when
>> I
>> cradle my Sprint 6700 Mobile 5.0 PPC -- WMDC Sync Host Has Stopped
>> Working.
>> I tried Jasper's idea and went into Control Panel, set my Pocket PC to
>> "Take
>> No Action" for Auto Play, and even tried to rename the wmplayer.exe, but
>> it
>> still comes up when I cradle my PPC. My fingers aren't as fast as Mark's
>> and I haven't been able to stop it from coming up. I believe you guys
>> are
>> on to the culprit...
>>
>> After WMDC Host stops, I can browse the PPC but can't initiate a sync.
>>
>> If there are other ideas to try, let 'em fly and I'll try them...
>>
>> Thanks much for your support,
>> Lon
>>
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>> Lon Orenstein
>> pinpointtools, llc
>> L...@pinpointtools.com
>> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>
>> "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:...
>>
>> > There is no autoplay tab when this is done. I even changed the
>> > autoplay
>> > options in control panel to ask. For now, unless someone has a fix,
>> > I'm
>> > going to have to disable wmplayer.exe in time so that my device
>> > connects.
>> > WMDC sucks, and Activesync was much better. I never had problems with
>> > it.
>> > WMDC is a pain in the behind.
>>
>> > "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >news: roups.com...
>> >> On Apr 3, 3:59 pm, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>> My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my post,
>> >>> I
>> >>> can
>> >>> only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.
>>
>> >>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> >>>news: egroups.com...
>>
>> >>> > On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>> >> Hello,
>>
>> >>> >> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having with
>> >>> >> WMDC
>> >>> >> and
>> >>> >> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix for
>> >>> >> this.
>> >>> >> I
>> >>> >> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my PPC.
>> >>> >> It
>> >>> >> has
>> >>> >> to
>> >>> >> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista
>> >>> >> Ultimate
>> >>> >> x64.
>> >>> >> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>
>> >>> >> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when
>> >>> >> connecting
>> >>> >> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >>> >> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I
>> >>> >> heard
>> >>> >> the
>> >>> >> USB
>> >>> >> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device again.
>> >>> >> I
>> >>> >> see
>> >>> >> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by
>> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >>> >> as
>> >>> >> the
>> >>> >> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes, and
>> >>> >> I
>> >>> >> hear
>> >>> >> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still
>> >>> >> running
>> >>> >> with
>> >>> >> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time I
>> >>> >> tried
>> >>> >> to
>> >>> >> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was
>> >>> >> able
>> >>> >> to
>> >>> >> stop
>> >>> >> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times.
>> >>> >> When
>> >>> >> I
>> >>> >> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect.
>> >>> >> Also,
>> >>> >> with
>> >>> >> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>> >>> >> disconnected
>> >>> >> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC to
>> >>> >> connect
>> >>> >> to
>> >>> >> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>> >>> >> disconnect.
>>
>> >>> >> How can I fix this?
>>
>> >>> > Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you ever
>> >>> > been
>> >>> > able to connect WMDC to your device?
>>
>> >>> > You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile Network
>> >>> > Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>>
>> >>> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter
>> >>> > driver.
>> >>> > a. Go to Device Manager
>> >>> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
>> >>> > c. Check properties - Driver
>>
>> >>> > Older Driver:
>> >>> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
>> >>> > Date: 6/21/2006
>>
>> >>> > Newer Driver:
>> >>> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
>> >>> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>>
>> >>> > -JasperM
>>
>> >> It almost seems like your autorun options for removable storage is
>> >> setup to sync automatically with WMP. For instance, many times when I
>> >> attach a windows mobile device to Vista it comes up with a dialogue
>> >> window for "What would you like to do" and it lists several options,
>> >> like Browse Contents, etc...You can permanently set it something like
>> >> "sync with WMP" by accident.
>>
>> >> So, here is what I propose connect your device, allow it to do its
>> >> thing with WMP. Go into My Computer, then right-click the device go
>> >> to properties, if it shows up as removable storage or what not. Then
>> >> look on the auto-play tab and see what option is selected for default
>> >> action. Try and set the option to "Do nothing" or just prompt me each
>> >> time.
>>
>> >> -JasperM
>
> Out of curiosity do you have a storage card in your device? If so,
> does the issue still happen when the storage card is not attached?
>
> -Jasper
>

I have the same device as Lon except mine is with Verizon (xv6700). WMP
does not even recognize the device when I connect it. I also tried with the
storage card removed and no luck there.

Lon, you don't have to be quick to end wmplayer.exe. Connect your device
and have task manager open. Have the mouse over the end process button.
Have 1 finger of the same hand on the down arrow and another on the enter
key. Wmplayer.exe will start once then disappear. It will then start up
again as wmdhost.exe starts. Use the down arrow to get to it, hit your
mouse button to activate end process, then hit return. It might take a
couple of tries but you'll get it.

It's a shame we have to resort to this.

"JasperM" <> wrote in message
news: ups.com...
> On Apr 12, 4:08 pm, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>> Thanks, Jasper!
>>
>> I took out the mini-SD card, rebooted the PC, did a soft reset on the
>> PPC,
>> cradled the PPC and got the same error.
>>
>> Keep thinking!
>>
>> Lon
>>
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>> Lon Orenstein
>> pinpointtools, llc
>> L...@pinpointtools.com
>> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>
>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news: oups.com...
>>
>> > On Apr 12, 11:39 am, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>> >> I just love these forums and appreciate everyone who posts!
>> >> Unfortunately,
>> >> it takes a village to debug WMDC...
>>
>> >> I've been struggling with WMDC also but am getting a different error
>> >> when
>> >> I
>> >> cradle my Sprint 6700 Mobile 5.0 PPC -- WMDC Sync Host Has Stopped
>> >> Working.
>> >> I tried Jasper's idea and went into Control Panel, set my Pocket PC to
>> >> "Take
>> >> No Action" for Auto Play, and even tried to rename the wmplayer.exe,
>> >> but
>> >> it
>> >> still comes up when I cradle my PPC. My fingers aren't as fast as
>> >> Mark's
>> >> and I haven't been able to stop it from coming up. I believe you guys
>> >> are
>> >> on to the culprit...
>>
>> >> After WMDC Host stops, I can browse the PPC but can't initiate a sync.
>>
>> >> If there are other ideas to try, let 'em fly and I'll try them...
>>
>> >> Thanks much for your support,
>> >> Lon
>>
>> >> __________________________________________________ _________
>> >> Lon Orenstein
>> >> pinpointtools, llc
>> >> L...@pinpointtools.com
>> >> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>> >> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>> >> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>> >> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>
>> >> "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> >>news:...
>>
>> >> > There is no autoplay tab when this is done. I even changed the
>> >> > autoplay
>> >> > options in control panel to ask. For now, unless someone has a fix,
>> >> > I'm
>> >> > going to have to disable wmplayer.exe in time so that my device
>> >> > connects.
>> >> > WMDC sucks, and Activesync was much better. I never had problems
>> >> > with
>> >> > it.
>> >> > WMDC is a pain in the behind.
>>
>> >> > "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> >news: roups.com...
>> >> >> On Apr 3, 3:59 pm, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>> My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my
>> >> >>> post,
>> >> >>> I
>> >> >>> can
>> >> >>> only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.
>>
>> >> >>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> >> >>>news: egroups.com...
>>
>> >> >>> > On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>> >> Hello,
>>
>> >> >>> >> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having
>> >> >>> >> with
>> >> >>> >> WMDC
>> >> >>> >> and
>> >> >>> >> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix
>> >> >>> >> for
>> >> >>> >> this.
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my
>> >> >>> >> PPC.
>> >> >>> >> It
>> >> >>> >> has
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista
>> >> >>> >> Ultimate
>> >> >>> >> x64.
>> >> >>> >> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>
>> >> >>> >> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when
>> >> >>> >> connecting
>> >> >>> >> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>> >> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >> >>> >> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I
>> >> >>> >> heard
>> >> >>> >> the
>> >> >>> >> USB
>> >> >>> >> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device
>> >> >>> >> again.
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> see
>> >> >>> >> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by
>> >> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >> >>> >> as
>> >> >>> >> the
>> >> >>> >> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes,
>> >> >>> >> and
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> hear
>> >> >>> >> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still
>> >> >>> >> running
>> >> >>> >> with
>> >> >>> >> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> tried
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was
>> >> >>> >> able
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> stop
>> >> >>> >> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times.
>> >> >>> >> When
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect.
>> >> >>> >> Also,
>> >> >>> >> with
>> >> >>> >> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>> >> >>> >> disconnected
>> >> >>> >> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> connect
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>> >> >>> >> disconnect.
>>
>> >> >>> >> How can I fix this?
>>
>> >> >>> > Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you ever
>> >> >>> > been
>> >> >>> > able to connect WMDC to your device?
>>
>> >> >>> > You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile
>> >> >>> > Network
>> >> >>> > Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>>
>> >> >>> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote
>> >> >>> > Adapter
>> >> >>> > driver.
>> >> >>> > a. Go to Device Manager
>> >> >>> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
>> >> >>> > c. Check properties - Driver
>>
>> >> >>> > Older Driver:
>> >> >>> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
>> >> >>> > Date: 6/21/2006
>>
>> >> >>> > Newer Driver:
>> >> >>> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
>> >> >>> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>>
>> >> >>> > -JasperM
>>
>> >> >> It almost seems like your autorun options for removable storage is
>> >> >> setup to sync automatically with WMP. For instance, many times
>> >> >> when I
>> >> >> attach a windows mobile device to Vista it comes up with a dialogue
>> >> >> window for "What would you like to do" and it lists several
>> >> >> options,
>> >> >> like Browse Contents, etc...You can permanently set it something
>> >> >> like
>> >> >> "sync with WMP" by accident.
>>
>> >> >> So, here is what I propose connect your device, allow it to do its
>> >> >> thing with WMP. Go into My Computer, then right-click the device
>> >> >> go
>> >> >> to properties, if it shows up as removable storage or what not.
>> >> >> Then
>> >> >> look on the auto-play tab and see what option is selected for
>> >> >> default
>> >> >> action. Try and set the option to "Do nothing" or just prompt me
>> >> >> each
>> >> >> time.
>>
>> >> >> -JasperM
>>
>> > Out of curiosity do you have a storage card in your device? If so,
>> > does the issue still happen when the storage card is not attached?
>>
>> > -Jasper
>
> Well...lets try and forge ahead...open up Windows Media Player, with
> the device attached
> go to
>
> Tools - Options - Devices (Tab)
>
> Try to click on your device then click on Properties, see if there is
> anything on this screen that could lend a clue...I'm not sure of the
> options since I don't have a device hooked up to Vista with WMP at
> this moment.
>
> I am beginning to think perhaps this is an option setting in WMP?
>
> -JasperM
>

Jasper:

I don't think there's much here that lends a clue... there are two tabs on
this dialog. I don't have playlists setup on WMP and didn't choose to have
it synch initially. Maybe that's the problem. This time I opened WMP
first, then cradled the PPC, and got the same error. Gotta love the
consistency, right?

On the Sync tab on the dialog, I have UNchecked "Start synch when device
connects", and checked "Create Folder Hierarchy on Device". On the other
Quality tab, the options concern quality levels for music and video. These
don't seem to apply to this problem...

I'll try Mark's idea about killing WMP and see if that works for me...

Thanks again,
Lon

__________________________________________________ _________
Lon Orenstein
pinpointtools, llc

Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401 x6104
www.pinpointtools.com


"JasperM" <> wrote in message
news: ups.com...
> On Apr 12, 4:08 pm, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>> Thanks, Jasper!
>>
>> I took out the mini-SD card, rebooted the PC, did a soft reset on the
>> PPC,
>> cradled the PPC and got the same error.
>>
>> Keep thinking!
>>
>> Lon
>>
>> __________________________________________________ _________
>> Lon Orenstein
>> pinpointtools, llc
>> L...@pinpointtools.com
>> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>
>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news: oups.com...
>>
>> > On Apr 12, 11:39 am, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>> >> I just love these forums and appreciate everyone who posts!
>> >> Unfortunately,
>> >> it takes a village to debug WMDC...
>>
>> >> I've been struggling with WMDC also but am getting a different error
>> >> when
>> >> I
>> >> cradle my Sprint 6700 Mobile 5.0 PPC -- WMDC Sync Host Has Stopped
>> >> Working.
>> >> I tried Jasper's idea and went into Control Panel, set my Pocket PC to
>> >> "Take
>> >> No Action" for Auto Play, and even tried to rename the wmplayer.exe,
>> >> but
>> >> it
>> >> still comes up when I cradle my PPC. My fingers aren't as fast as
>> >> Mark's
>> >> and I haven't been able to stop it from coming up. I believe you guys
>> >> are
>> >> on to the culprit...
>>
>> >> After WMDC Host stops, I can browse the PPC but can't initiate a sync.
>>
>> >> If there are other ideas to try, let 'em fly and I'll try them...
>>
>> >> Thanks much for your support,
>> >> Lon
>>
>> >> __________________________________________________ _________
>> >> Lon Orenstein
>> >> pinpointtools, llc
>> >> L...@pinpointtools.com
>> >> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>> >> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>> >> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>> >> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>
>> >> "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> >>news:...
>>
>> >> > There is no autoplay tab when this is done. I even changed the
>> >> > autoplay
>> >> > options in control panel to ask. For now, unless someone has a fix,
>> >> > I'm
>> >> > going to have to disable wmplayer.exe in time so that my device
>> >> > connects.
>> >> > WMDC sucks, and Activesync was much better. I never had problems
>> >> > with
>> >> > it.
>> >> > WMDC is a pain in the behind.
>>
>> >> > "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> >news: roups.com...
>> >> >> On Apr 3, 3:59 pm, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>> My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my
>> >> >>> post,
>> >> >>> I
>> >> >>> can
>> >> >>> only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.
>>
>> >> >>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> >> >>>news: egroups.com...
>>
>> >> >>> > On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>> >> Hello,
>>
>> >> >>> >> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having
>> >> >>> >> with
>> >> >>> >> WMDC
>> >> >>> >> and
>> >> >>> >> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix
>> >> >>> >> for
>> >> >>> >> this.
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my
>> >> >>> >> PPC.
>> >> >>> >> It
>> >> >>> >> has
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista
>> >> >>> >> Ultimate
>> >> >>> >> x64.
>> >> >>> >> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>
>> >> >>> >> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting when
>> >> >>> >> connecting
>> >> >>> >> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>> >> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >> >>> >> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I
>> >> >>> >> heard
>> >> >>> >> the
>> >> >>> >> USB
>> >> >>> >> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device
>> >> >>> >> again.
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> see
>> >> >>> >> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by
>> >> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>> >> >>> >> as
>> >> >>> >> the
>> >> >>> >> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes,
>> >> >>> >> and
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> hear
>> >> >>> >> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still
>> >> >>> >> running
>> >> >>> >> with
>> >> >>> >> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This time
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> tried
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was
>> >> >>> >> able
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> stop
>> >> >>> >> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times.
>> >> >>> >> When
>> >> >>> >> I
>> >> >>> >> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect.
>> >> >>> >> Also,
>> >> >>> >> with
>> >> >>> >> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>> >> >>> >> disconnected
>> >> >>> >> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> connect
>> >> >>> >> to
>> >> >>> >> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>> >> >>> >> disconnect.
>>
>> >> >>> >> How can I fix this?
>>
>> >> >>> > Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you ever
>> >> >>> > been
>> >> >>> > able to connect WMDC to your device?
>>
>> >> >>> > You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile
>> >> >>> > Network
>> >> >>> > Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>>
>> >> >>> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote
>> >> >>> > Adapter
>> >> >>> > driver.
>> >> >>> > a. Go to Device Manager
>> >> >>> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
>> >> >>> > c. Check properties - Driver
>>
>> >> >>> > Older Driver:
>> >> >>> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
>> >> >>> > Date: 6/21/2006
>>
>> >> >>> > Newer Driver:
>> >> >>> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
>> >> >>> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>>
>> >> >>> > -JasperM
>>
>> >> >> It almost seems like your autorun options for removable storage is
>> >> >> setup to sync automatically with WMP. For instance, many times
>> >> >> when I
>> >> >> attach a windows mobile device to Vista it comes up with a dialogue
>> >> >> window for "What would you like to do" and it lists several
>> >> >> options,
>> >> >> like Browse Contents, etc...You can permanently set it something
>> >> >> like
>> >> >> "sync with WMP" by accident.
>>
>> >> >> So, here is what I propose connect your device, allow it to do its
>> >> >> thing with WMP. Go into My Computer, then right-click the device
>> >> >> go
>> >> >> to properties, if it shows up as removable storage or what not.
>> >> >> Then
>> >> >> look on the auto-play tab and see what option is selected for
>> >> >> default
>> >> >> action. Try and set the option to "Do nothing" or just prompt me
>> >> >> each
>> >> >> time.
>>
>> >> >> -JasperM
>>
>> > Out of curiosity do you have a storage card in your device? If so,
>> > does the issue still happen when the storage card is not attached?
>>
>> > -Jasper
>
> Well...lets try and forge ahead...open up Windows Media Player, with
> the device attached
> go to
>
> Tools - Options - Devices (Tab)
>
> Try to click on your device then click on Properties, see if there is
> anything on this screen that could lend a clue...I'm not sure of the
> options since I don't have a device hooked up to Vista with WMP at
> this moment.
>
> I am beginning to think perhaps this is an option setting in WMP?
>
> -JasperM
>

Mark:

You've either got faster fingers or a slower PC -- I can't interrupt it.
However, in my testing I was able to generate an Unhandled Exception. I'll
paste the text in here because I can't upload a file -- it says a 67K file
is too large.

HTH,
Lon


The screenshot said the following:

Microsoft .NET Framework (in the title bar)

Unhandled exception has occurred in your application...

Retrieving the COM class factory for component with the CLSID
{89108EE5-18DA-11DB-9617-00E08161165F} failed due to the following error:
800706be


Here are the details in the dialog:

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x800706BE): Retrieving the COM
class factory for component with CLSID
{89108EE5-18DA-11DB-9617-00E08161165F} failed due to the following error:
800706be.
at System.RuntimeTypeHandle.CreateInstance(RuntimeTyp e type, Boolean
publicOnly, Boolean noCheck, Boolean& canBeCached, RuntimeMethodHandle&
ctor, Boolean& bNeedSecurityCheck)
at System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceSlow(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean
fillCache)
at System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceImpl(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean
skipVisibilityChecks, Boolean fillCache)
at System.Activator.CreateInstance(Type type, Boolean nonPublic)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.OutlookInfo.get_Instance()
at
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.ExchangeSourc eSetupFolderItem..ctor(MainHost
mainHost)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.MobileSetting sPage.Load(Folder
folder)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.FolderList.Ad dFolder(IFolderPage
page)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.ConnectedPage ..ctor(MainHost
mainHost)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.PartneredPage ..ctor(MainHost
mainHost)
at
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.MainHost.OnPa rtnershipStateChanged(State
s, String message)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceManager
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceManager.DLL
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Common
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Common.DLL
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
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Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
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Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Rapi
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Rapi.DLL
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.DLL
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AnimationLibrary
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/AnimationLibrary.DLL
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Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.


__________________________________________________ _________
Lon Orenstein
pinpointtools, llc

Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401 x6104
www.pinpointtools.com


"Mark" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I have the same device as Lon except mine is with Verizon (xv6700). WMP
>does not even recognize the device when I connect it. I also tried with
>the storage card removed and no luck there.
>
> Lon, you don't have to be quick to end wmplayer.exe. Connect your device
> and have task manager open. Have the mouse over the end process button.
> Have 1 finger of the same hand on the down arrow and another on the enter
> key. Wmplayer.exe will start once then disappear. It will then start up
> again as wmdhost.exe starts. Use the down arrow to get to it, hit your
> mouse button to activate end process, then hit return. It might take a
> couple of tries but you'll get it.
>
> It's a shame we have to resort to this.
>
> "JasperM" <> wrote in message
> news: ups.com...
>> On Apr 12, 4:08 pm, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>>> Thanks, Jasper!
>>>
>>> I took out the mini-SD card, rebooted the PC, did a soft reset on the
>>> PPC,
>>> cradled the PPC and got the same error.
>>>
>>> Keep thinking!
>>>
>>> Lon
>>>
>>> __________________________________________________ _________
>>> Lon Orenstein
>>> pinpointtools, llc
>>> L...@pinpointtools.com
>>> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>>> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>>> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>>> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>>
>>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news: oups.com...
>>>
>>> > On Apr 12, 11:39 am, "Lon Orenstein" <L...@pinpointtools.com> wrote:
>>> >> I just love these forums and appreciate everyone who posts!
>>> >> Unfortunately,
>>> >> it takes a village to debug WMDC...
>>>
>>> >> I've been struggling with WMDC also but am getting a different error
>>> >> when
>>> >> I
>>> >> cradle my Sprint 6700 Mobile 5.0 PPC -- WMDC Sync Host Has Stopped
>>> >> Working.
>>> >> I tried Jasper's idea and went into Control Panel, set my Pocket PC
>>> >> to
>>> >> "Take
>>> >> No Action" for Auto Play, and even tried to rename the wmplayer.exe,
>>> >> but
>>> >> it
>>> >> still comes up when I cradle my PPC. My fingers aren't as fast as
>>> >> Mark's
>>> >> and I haven't been able to stop it from coming up. I believe you
>>> >> guys
>>> >> are
>>> >> on to the culprit...
>>>
>>> >> After WMDC Host stops, I can browse the PPC but can't initiate a
>>> >> sync.
>>>
>>> >> If there are other ideas to try, let 'em fly and I'll try them...
>>>
>>> >> Thanks much for your support,
>>> >> Lon
>>>
>>> >> __________________________________________________ _________
>>> >> Lon Orenstein
>>> >> pinpointtools, llc
>>> >> L...@pinpointtools.com
>>> >> Author of Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies
>>> >> Author of the eBook: Moving from ACT! to Business Contact Manager
>>> >> 800.238.0560 x6104 Toll Free (U.S. only) +1 214.905.0401
>>> >> x6104www.pinpointtools.com
>>>
>>> >> "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> >>news:...
>>>
>>> >> > There is no autoplay tab when this is done. I even changed the
>>> >> > autoplay
>>> >> > options in control panel to ask. For now, unless someone has a
>>> >> > fix,
>>> >> > I'm
>>> >> > going to have to disable wmplayer.exe in time so that my device
>>> >> > connects.
>>> >> > WMDC sucks, and Activesync was much better. I never had problems
>>> >> > with
>>> >> > it.
>>> >> > WMDC is a pain in the behind.
>>>
>>> >> > "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> >> >news: roups.com...
>>> >> >> On Apr 3, 3:59 pm, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> >>> My driver is dated as of 2/27/07. WMP always comes on. Per my
>>> >> >>> post,
>>> >> >>> I
>>> >> >>> can
>>> >> >>> only connect my device if I end the process manually and in time.
>>>
>>> >> >>> "JasperM" <jasper.mo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> >> >>>news: egroups.com...
>>>
>>> >> >>> > On Apr 3, 10:26 am, "Mark" <sendal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> >>> >> Hello,
>>>
>>> >> >>> >> I have been working with Abdulkadar on an issue I am having
>>> >> >>> >> with
>>> >> >>> >> WMDC
>>> >> >>> >> and
>>> >> >>> >> thought I'd share the issue. Perhaps someone has found a fix
>>> >> >>> >> for
>>> >> >>> >> this.
>>> >> >>> >> I
>>> >> >>> >> found the problem I am having with WMDC not connecting to my
>>> >> >>> >> PPC.
>>> >> >>> >> It
>>> >> >>> >> has
>>> >> >>> >> to
>>> >> >>> >> do with Windows Media Player 11 disabling WMDC. I have Vista
>>> >> >>> >> Ultimate
>>> >> >>> >> x64.
>>> >> >>> >> Here is how I discovered the problem.
>>>
>>> >> >>> >> I launched taskmanager to see what processes were starting
>>> >> >>> >> when
>>> >> >>> >> connecting
>>> >> >>> >> my device. Without WMDC running, I connected my device and saw
>>> >> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>>> >> >>> >> launch as I heard the USB connection sound and then stop as I
>>> >> >>> >> heard
>>> >> >>> >> the
>>> >> >>> >> USB
>>> >> >>> >> disconnect sound. With WMDC running, I connected my device
>>> >> >>> >> again.
>>> >> >>> >> I
>>> >> >>> >> see
>>> >> >>> >> mwdc.exe running. Then wmdhost.exe starts followed by
>>> >> >>> >> wmplayer.exe
>>> >> >>> >> as
>>> >> >>> >> the
>>> >> >>> >> USB connection sound comes through. Then wmplayer.exe closes,
>>> >> >>> >> and
>>> >> >>> >> I
>>> >> >>> >> hear
>>> >> >>> >> the USB disconnect sound. wmdc.exe and wmdhost.exe are still
>>> >> >>> >> running
>>> >> >>> >> with
>>> >> >>> >> no connection to my device. I repeated ths process. This
>>> >> >>> >> time I
>>> >> >>> >> tried
>>> >> >>> >> to
>>> >> >>> >> shutdown wmplayer.exe by using end process button. When I was
>>> >> >>> >> able
>>> >> >>> >> to
>>> >> >>> >> stop
>>> >> >>> >> it in time, my device connected. This was done several times.
>>> >> >>> >> When
>>> >> >>> >> I
>>> >> >>> >> couldn't stop wmplayer.exe in time, my device did not connect.
>>> >> >>> >> Also,
>>> >> >>> >> with
>>> >> >>> >> the device connected, I launched Windows Media Player, and it
>>> >> >>> >> disconnected
>>> >> >>> >> my device. The problem is wmplayer.exe is not allowing my PPC
>>> >> >>> >> to
>>> >> >>> >> connect
>>> >> >>> >> to
>>> >> >>> >> my PC. It looks like it is causing wmdhost.exe to time out or
>>> >> >>> >> disconnect.
>>>
>>> >> >>> >> How can I fix this?
>>>
>>> >> >>> > Does WMP come on whenever you connect your device? Have you
>>> >> >>> > ever
>>> >> >>> > been
>>> >> >>> > able to connect WMDC to your device?
>>>
>>> >> >>> > You want to attempt to update your Microsoft Windows Mobile
>>> >> >>> > Network
>>> >> >>> > Adapter, to see if that helps, I'm not sure if it will or not.
>>>
>>> >> >>> > 1) Check Device Manager - Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote
>>> >> >>> > Adapter
>>> >> >>> > driver.
>>> >> >>> > a. Go to Device Manager
>>> >> >>> > b. Look under "Network Adapters"
>>> >> >>> > c. Check properties - Driver
>>>
>>> >> >>> > Older Driver:
>>> >> >>> > Version: 6.0.6000.16386
>>> >> >>> > Date: 6/21/2006
>>>
>>> >> >>> > Newer Driver:
>>> >> >>> > Version: 6.1.6783.0 (or later)
>>> >> >>> > Date: 1/24/2007 (or later)
>>>
>>> >> >>> > -JasperM
>>>
>>> >> >> It almost seems like your autorun options for removable storage is
>>> >> >> setup to sync automatically with WMP. For instance, many times
>>> >> >> when I
>>> >> >> attach a windows mobile device to Vista it comes up with a
>>> >> >> dialogue
>>> >> >> window for "What would you like to do" and it lists several
>>> >> >> options,
>>> >> >> like Browse Contents, etc...You can permanently set it something
>>> >> >> like
>>> >> >> "sync with WMP" by accident.
>>>
>>> >> >> So, here is what I propose connect your device, allow it to do its
>>> >> >> thing with WMP. Go into My Computer, then right-click the device
>>> >> >> go
>>> >> >> to properties, if it shows up as removable storage or what not.
>>> >> >> Then
>>> >> >> look on the auto-play tab and see what option is selected for
>>> >> >> default
>>> >> >> action. Try and set the option to "Do nothing" or just prompt me
>>> >> >> each
>>> >> >> time.
>>>
>>> >> >> -JasperM
>>>
>>> > Out of curiosity do you have a storage card in your device? If so,
>>> > does the issue still happen when the storage card is not attached?
>>>
>>> > -Jasper
>>
>> Well...lets try and forge ahead...open up Windows Media Player, with
>> the device attached
>> go to
>>
>> Tools - Options - Devices (Tab)
>>
>> Try to click on your device then click on Properties, see if there is
>> anything on this screen that could lend a clue...I'm not sure of the
>> options since I don't have a device hooked up to Vista with WMP at
>> this moment.
>>
>> I am beginning to think perhaps this is an option setting in WMP?
>>
>> -JasperM
>>
>

Mark:

You've either got faster fingers or a slower PC -- I can't interrupt it.
However, in my testing I was able to generate an Unhandled Exception. I'll
paste the text in here because I can't upload a file -- it says a 67K file
is too large. [This is the second time trying to post this so I deleted all
the previous threads below...]

HTH,
Lon


The screenshot said the following:

Microsoft .NET Framework (in the title bar)

Unhandled exception has occurred in your application...

Retrieving the COM class factory for component with the CLSID
{89108EE5-18DA-11DB-9617-00E08161165F} failed due to the following error:
800706be


Here are the details in the dialog:

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x800706BE): Retrieving the COM
class factory for component with CLSID
{89108EE5-18DA-11DB-9617-00E08161165F} failed due to the following error:
800706be.
at System.RuntimeTypeHandle.CreateInstance(RuntimeTyp e type, Boolean
publicOnly, Boolean noCheck, Boolean& canBeCached, RuntimeMethodHandle&
ctor, Boolean& bNeedSecurityCheck)
at System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceSlow(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean
fillCache)
at System.RuntimeType.CreateInstanceImpl(Boolean publicOnly, Boolean
skipVisibilityChecks, Boolean fillCache)
at System.Activator.CreateInstance(Type type, Boolean nonPublic)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.OutlookInfo.get_Instance()
at
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.ExchangeSourc eSetupFolderItem..ctor(MainHost
mainHost)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.MobileSetting sPage.Load(Folder
folder)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.FolderList.Ad dFolder(IFolderPage
page)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.ConnectedPage ..ctor(MainHost
mainHost)
at Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.PartneredPage ..ctor(MainHost
mainHost)
at
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.MainHost.OnPa rtnershipStateChanged(State
s, String message)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceManager
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceManager.DLL
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Common
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Common.DLL
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Rapi
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Rapi.DLL
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/Microsoft.WindowsMobile.DeviceCenter.DLL
----------------------------------------
AnimationLibrary
Assembly Version: 6.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.0.6783.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/WindowsMobile/AnimationLibrary.DLL
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100)
CodeBase:
file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.