Re: Activesync won't launch - HELP!

Hi Jonathan,

Have you checked the Firewall application? Maybe its blocking ActiveSync.
You could try shutting it down and then attempt a sync. If it sync's you
know you have to configure the settings under it correctly.

--
Regards,
Raj Pillai
Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj



"Jonathan Mooser" <> wrote in message
news:2464b787-73dc-40c4-9816-...
>I use activesync 4.5 to sync a Balckjack II on Windows XP SP2.
> It was working perfectly, but then all of a sudden it stopped working.
> The problem is not the device or the cable, because it works with
> other computers.
>
> Here are the symptoms:
> * ActiveSync doesn't launch AT ALL. There is no icon in the
> notification area.
> * If I try to launch AS from the start menu, it does nothing (no error
> message or anything)
> * I cannot get the ActiveSync application window to appear at all
> * The wcescomm.exe process appears in task manager when the device is
> connected.
>
> I've tried:
> * Uninstalling and re-installing AS multiple times.
> * Rolling back a few recent Windows Updates that I though might have
> been responsible.
>
> If this is at all helpful, here is the contents of my WCESCOMM.LOG
> file
> 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0) Communication
> Logging.
> 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created, error
> code 10093.
> 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services Communication started.
> 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Cannot find a default comm port - Disabling
> serial connections...
> 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP component
> 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Connection: Prep for a new socket
> connection.
> 09/13/2008 21:26:23.109 - USB RNDIS: Device Arrival notification
>
> Note that this file does, in fact, update when I connect the device.
>
> If anyone has any ideas what could be going on it would be greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks!
> Jonathan Mooser

Hi,
From the log, Activesync is trying to enable the infrared port. Are you able
to open ActiveSync and ensure that the USB port is enabled before you plug
in your device?

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http://www.pocketpctalk.com
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http://www.mobilitytalk.com

"Jonathan Mooser" <> wrote in message
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On Sep 14, 7:13 am, "Raj Pillai" <YouMeAndTheM...@Softhome.net> wrote:
> Hi Jonathan,
>
> Have you checked the Firewall application? Maybe its blocking ActiveSync.
> You could try shutting it down and then attempt a sync. If it sync's you
> know you have to configure the settings under it correctly.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Raj Pillai
> Microsoft MVP - Mobile Deviceshttp://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj
>
> "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:2464b787-73dc-40c4-9816-...
>
> >I use activesync 4.5 to sync a Balckjack II on Windows XP SP2.
> > It was working perfectly, but then all of a sudden it stopped working.
> > The problem is not the device or the cable, because it works with
> > other computers.
>
> > Here are the symptoms:
> > * ActiveSync doesn't launch AT ALL. There is no icon in the
> > notification area.
> > * If I try to launch AS from the start menu, it does nothing (no error
> > message or anything)
> > * I cannot get the ActiveSync application window to appear at all
> > * The wcescomm.exe process appears in task manager when the device is
> > connected.
>
> > I've tried:
> > * Uninstalling and re-installing AS multiple times.
> > * Rolling back a few recent Windows Updates that I though might have
> > been responsible.
>
> > If this is at all helpful, here is the contents of my WCESCOMM.LOG
> > file
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0) Communication
> > Logging.
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created, error
> > code 10093.
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services Communication started.
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Cannot find a default comm port - Disabling
> > serial connections...
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP component
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Connection: Prep for a new socket
> > connection.
> > 09/13/2008 21:26:23.109 - USB RNDIS: Device Arrival notification
>
> > Note that this file does, in fact, update when I connect the device.
>
> > If anyone has any ideas what could be going on it would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> > Thanks!
> > Jonathan Mooser

Raj,

Disabling the firewall didn't seem to help.
Remember, it's not just that ActiveSync won't sync, it won't even
start. I can't even bring up the
activesync dialog box.

jonathan

Hi,
Have you tried uninstalling ActiveSync, rebooting and reinstalling it? You
will need to setup your partnership again.


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"Jonathan Mooser" <> wrote in message
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Unfortunately, no.
I am unable to open ActiveSync with or without the device connected.

Again the ActiveSync window that would allow me to edit connection
settings isn't appearing at all.
When I select Start Menu->All Programs->Microsoft ActiveSync nothing
happens.
(Though the wcescomm process is running), which means something is
happening.

If there is another way to "open ActiveSync" let me know.

thanks


On Sep 15, 10:23 am, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> From the log, Activesync is trying to enable the infrared port. Are you
> able
> to open ActiveSync and ensure that the USB port is enabled before you plug
> in your device?
>
> --
> Chris De
> Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.tabletpctalk.comhttp://www.mobilitytalk.com
>
> "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:ee8308ab-61e9-44f9-b4f6-...
> On Sep 14, 7:13 am, "Raj Pillai" <YouMeAndTheM...@Softhome.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hi Jonathan,
>
> > Have you checked the Firewall application? Maybe its blocking
> > ActiveSync.
> > You could try shutting it down and then attempt a sync. If it sync's you
> > know you have to configure the settings under it correctly.
>
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Raj Pillai
> > Microsoft MVP - Mobile Deviceshttp://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj
>
> > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:2464b787-73dc-40c4-9816-...
>
> > >I use activesync 4.5 to sync a Balckjack II on Windows XP SP2.
> > > It was working perfectly, but then all of a sudden it stopped working.
> > > The problem is not the device or the cable, because it works with
> > > other computers.
>
> > > Here are the symptoms:
> > > * ActiveSync doesn't launch AT ALL. There is no icon in the
> > > notification area.
> > > * If I try to launch AS from the start menu, it does nothing (no error
> > > message or anything)
> > > * I cannot get the ActiveSync application window to appear at all
> > > * The wcescomm.exe process appears in task manager when the device is
> > > connected.
>
> > > I've tried:
> > > * Uninstalling and re-installing AS multiple times.
> > > * Rolling back a few recent Windows Updates that I though might have
> > > been responsible.
>
> > > If this is at all helpful, here is the contents of my WCESCOMM.LOG
> > > file
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0) Communication
> > > Logging.
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created, error
> > > code 10093.
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services Communication started.
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Cannot find a default comm port - Disabling
> > > serial connections...
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP component
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Connection: Prep for a new socket
> > > connection.
> > > 09/13/2008 21:26:23.109 - USB RNDIS: Device Arrival notification
>
> > > Note that this file does, in fact, update when I connect the device.
>
> > > If anyone has any ideas what could be going on it would be greatly
> > > appreciated.
> > > Thanks!
> > > Jonathan Mooser
>
> Raj,
>
> Disabling the firewall didn't seem to help.
> Remember, it's not just that ActiveSync won't sync, it won't even
> start. I can't even bring up the
> activesync dialog box.
>
> jonathan- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I don't suppose that it *is* launching, but just happens to have its window
off-screen? Here's an old thread that talks about that and what to edit in
the registry to put it back on-screen, if that is the problem (use Task
Manager, Ctrl+Alt+Del | Task Manager, to verify that it is running, of
course).

http://groups.google.com/group/micro...2e5be53fdac517

Paul T.

"Jonathan Mooser" <> wrote in message
news:6520b744-b515-438e-8b0d-...
I have uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync several times.
Setting up a new partnership isn't a problem, but I can't set up any
partnerships because
Activesync won't launch.

jonathan

On Sep 16, 1:16 pm, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> Have you tried uninstalling ActiveSync, rebooting and reinstalling it? You
> will need to setup your partnership again.
>
> --
> Chris De
> Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.tabletpctalk.comhttp://www.mobilitytalk.com
>
> "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:606e0f0f-c053-48dc-bf4f-...
> Unfortunately, no.
> I am unable to open ActiveSync with or without the device connected.
>
> Again the ActiveSync window that would allow me to edit connection
> settings isn't appearing at all.
> When I select Start Menu->All Programs->Microsoft ActiveSync nothing
> happens.
> (Though the wcescomm process is running), which means something is
> happening.
>
> If there is another way to "open ActiveSync" let me know.
>
> thanks
>
> On Sep 15, 10:23 am, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi,
> > From the log, Activesync is trying to enable the infrared port. Are you
> > able
> > to open ActiveSync and ensure that the USB port is enabled before you
> > plug
> > in your device?
>
> > --
> > Chris De
> > Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.table...
>
> > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:ee8308ab-61e9-44f9-b4f6-...
> > On Sep 14, 7:13 am, "Raj Pillai" <YouMeAndTheM...@Softhome.net> wrote:
>
> > > Hi Jonathan,
>
> > > Have you checked the Firewall application? Maybe its blocking
> > > ActiveSync.
> > > You could try shutting it down and then attempt a sync. If it sync's
> > > you
> > > know you have to configure the settings under it correctly.
>
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > > Raj Pillai
> > > Microsoft MVP - Mobile Deviceshttp://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj
>
> > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> > >news:2464b787-73dc-40c4-9816-...
>
> > > >I use activesync 4.5 to sync a Balckjack II on Windows XP SP2.
> > > > It was working perfectly, but then all of a sudden it stopped
> > > > working.
> > > > The problem is not the device or the cable, because it works with
> > > > other computers.
>
> > > > Here are the symptoms:
> > > > * ActiveSync doesn't launch AT ALL. There is no icon in the
> > > > notification area.
> > > > * If I try to launch AS from the start menu, it does nothing (no
> > > > error
> > > > message or anything)
> > > > * I cannot get the ActiveSync application window to appear at all
> > > > * The wcescomm.exe process appears in task manager when the device
> > > > is
> > > > connected.
>
> > > > I've tried:
> > > > * Uninstalling and re-installing AS multiple times.
> > > > * Rolling back a few recent Windows Updates that I though might have
> > > > been responsible.
>
> > > > If this is at all helpful, here is the contents of my WCESCOMM.LOG
> > > > file
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0) Communication
> > > > Logging.
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created,
> > > > error
> > > > code 10093.
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services Communication started.
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Cannot find a default comm port -
> > > > Disabling
> > > > serial connections...
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP component
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Connection: Prep for a new socket
> > > > connection.
> > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:23.109 - USB RNDIS: Device Arrival notification
>
> > > > Note that this file does, in fact, update when I connect the device.
>
> > > > If anyone has any ideas what could be going on it would be greatly
> > > > appreciated.
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Jonathan Mooser
>
> > Raj,
>
> > Disabling the firewall didn't seem to help.
> > Remember, it's not just that ActiveSync won't sync, it won't even
> > start. I can't even bring up the
> > activesync dialog box.
>
> > jonathan- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hi,
Is your computer part of a domain? If so then the administrator of the
domain can prevent ActiveSync from working.


--
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http://www.pocketpcfaq.com
http://www.pocketpctalk.com
http://www.tabletpctalk.com
http://www.mobilitytalk.com

"Jonathan Mooser" <> wrote in message
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On Sep 17, 5:45 am, "Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" <p space tobey no spam AT
no instrument no spam DOT com> wrote:
> I don't suppose that it *is* launching, but just happens to have its
> window
> off-screen? Here's an old thread that talks about that and what to edit in
> the registry to put it back on-screen, if that is the problem (use Task
> Manager, Ctrl+Alt+Del | Task Manager, to verify that it is running, of
> course).
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...c.activesync/b...
>
> Paul T.
>
> "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:6520b744-b515-438e-8b0d-...
> I have uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync several times.
> Setting up a new partnership isn't a problem, but I can't set up any
> partnerships because
> Activesync won't launch.
>
> jonathan
>
> On Sep 16, 1:16 pm, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi,
> > Have you tried uninstalling ActiveSync, rebooting and reinstalling it?
> > You
> > will need to setup your partnership again.
>
> > --
> > Chris De
> > Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.table...
>
> > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:606e0f0f-c053-48dc-bf4f-...
> > Unfortunately, no.
> > I am unable to open ActiveSync with or without the device connected.
>
> > Again the ActiveSync window that would allow me to edit connection
> > settings isn't appearing at all.
> > When I select Start Menu->All Programs->Microsoft ActiveSync nothing
> > happens.
> > (Though the wcescomm process is running), which means something is
> > happening.
>
> > If there is another way to "open ActiveSync" let me know.
>
> > thanks
>
> > On Sep 15, 10:23 am, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
>
> > > Hi,
> > > From the log, Activesync is trying to enable the infrared port. Are
> > > you
> > > able
> > > to open ActiveSync and ensure that the USB port is enabled before you
> > > plug
> > > in your device?
>
> > > --
> > > Chris De
> > > Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.table...
>
> > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> > >news:ee8308ab-61e9-44f9-b4f6-...
> > > On Sep 14, 7:13 am, "Raj Pillai" <YouMeAndTheM...@Softhome.net> wrote:
>
> > > > Hi Jonathan,
>
> > > > Have you checked the Firewall application? Maybe its blocking
> > > > ActiveSync.
> > > > You could try shutting it down and then attempt a sync. If it sync's
> > > > you
> > > > know you have to configure the settings under it correctly.
>
> > > > --
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Raj Pillai
> > > > Microsoft MVP - Mobile Deviceshttp://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj
>
> > > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> > > >news:2464b787-73dc-40c4-9816-...
>
> > > > >I use activesync 4.5 to sync a Balckjack II on Windows XP SP2.
> > > > > It was working perfectly, but then all of a sudden it stopped
> > > > > working.
> > > > > The problem is not the device or the cable, because it works with
> > > > > other computers.
>
> > > > > Here are the symptoms:
> > > > > * ActiveSync doesn't launch AT ALL. There is no icon in the
> > > > > notification area.
> > > > > * If I try to launch AS from the start menu, it does nothing (no
> > > > > error
> > > > > message or anything)
> > > > > * I cannot get the ActiveSync application window to appear at all
> > > > > * The wcescomm.exe process appears in task manager when the device
> > > > > is
> > > > > connected.
>
> > > > > I've tried:
> > > > > * Uninstalling and re-installing AS multiple times.
> > > > > * Rolling back a few recent Windows Updates that I though might
> > > > > have
> > > > > been responsible.
>
> > > > > If this is at all helpful, here is the contents of my WCESCOMM.LOG
> > > > > file
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0)
> > > > > Communication
> > > > > Logging.
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created,
> > > > > error
> > > > > code 10093.
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services Communication
> > > > > started.
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Cannot find a default comm port -
> > > > > Disabling
> > > > > serial connections...
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP
> > > > > component
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Connection: Prep for a new socket
> > > > > connection.
> > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:23.109 - USB RNDIS: Device Arrival notification
>
> > > > > Note that this file does, in fact, update when I connect the
> > > > > device.
>
> > > > > If anyone has any ideas what could be going on it would be greatly
> > > > > appreciated.
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > Jonathan Mooser
>
> > > Raj,
>
> > > Disabling the firewall didn't seem to help.
> > > Remember, it's not just that ActiveSync won't sync, it won't even
> > > start. I can't even bring up the
> > > activesync dialog box.
>
> > > jonathan- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I had actually tried that very suggestion already.
No luck. It's as if ActiveSync doesn't exist on my computer.

-jonathan

I have exactly the same problem and have the same observations. Have you
found a solution yet? I have also tried to repair the install of Active
Sync, but the process hangs and then gives an error message. With uninstall
and reinstall, the active sync program will initially display, but as soon as
I try to sync, the application disappears and will not return unless I
uninstall and reinstall again. Did you upgrade to XP service pack 3 at
anytime? I have read that this may cause conflicts, but I have been
unwilling to uninstall it to see if the problem corrects. If you are still
using SP2, then this is less likely the cause of my problem.

"Jonathan Mooser" wrote:

> On Sep 19, 2:01 pm, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > Is your computer part of a domain? If so then the administrator of the
> > domain can prevent ActiveSync from working.
> >
> > --
> > Chris De Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.tabletpctalk.comhttp://www.mobilitytalk.com
> >
> > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > news:03b750a2-14d3-4e29-a303-...
> > On Sep 17, 5:45 am, "Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" <p space tobey no spam AT
> > no instrument no spam DOT com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > I don't suppose that it *is* launching, but just happens to have its
> > > window
> > > off-screen? Here's an old thread that talks about that and what to edit in
> > > the registry to put it back on-screen, if that is the problem (use Task
> > > Manager, Ctrl+Alt+Del | Task Manager, to verify that it is running, of
> > > course).
> >
> > >http://groups.google.com/group/micro...c.activesync/b...
> >
> > > Paul T.
> >
> > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > >news:6520b744-b515-438e-8b0d-...
> > > I have uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync several times.
> > > Setting up a new partnership isn't a problem, but I can't set up any
> > > partnerships because
> > > Activesync won't launch.
> >
> > > jonathan
> >
> > > On Sep 16, 1:16 pm, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
> >
> > > > Hi,
> > > > Have you tried uninstalling ActiveSync, rebooting and reinstalling it?
> > > > You
> > > > will need to setup your partnership again.
> >
> > > > --
> > > > Chris De
> > > > Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.table...
> >
> > > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > > >news:606e0f0f-c053-48dc-bf4f-....
> > > > Unfortunately, no.
> > > > I am unable to open ActiveSync with or without the device connected.
> >
> > > > Again the ActiveSync window that would allow me to edit connection
> > > > settings isn't appearing at all.
> > > > When I select Start Menu->All Programs->Microsoft ActiveSync nothing
> > > > happens.
> > > > (Though the wcescomm process is running), which means something is
> > > > happening.
> >
> > > > If there is another way to "open ActiveSync" let me know.
> >
> > > > thanks
> >
> > > > On Sep 15, 10:23 am, "Chris De Herrera" <s...@pocketpctalk.com> wrote:
> >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > > From the log, Activesync is trying to enable the infrared port. Are
> > > > > you
> > > > > able
> > > > > to open ActiveSync and ensure that the USB port is enabled before you
> > > > > plug
> > > > > in your device?
> >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Chris De
> > > > > Herrerahttp://www.pocketpcfaq.comhttp://www.pocketpctalk.comhttp://www.table...
> >
> > > > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > > > >news:ee8308ab-61e9-44f9-b4f6-...
> > > > > On Sep 14, 7:13 am, "Raj Pillai" <YouMeAndTheM...@Softhome.net> wrote:
> >
> > > > > > Hi Jonathan,
> >
> > > > > > Have you checked the Firewall application? Maybe its blocking
> > > > > > ActiveSync.
> > > > > > You could try shutting it down and then attempt a sync. If it sync's
> > > > > > you
> > > > > > know you have to configure the settings under it correctly.
> >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > Raj Pillai
> > > > > > Microsoft MVP - Mobile Deviceshttp://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj
> >
> > > > > > "Jonathan Mooser" <jonmoo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >
> > > > > >news:2464b787-73dc-40c4-9816-..com...
> >
> > > > > > >I use activesync 4.5 to sync a Balckjack II on Windows XP SP2.
> > > > > > > It was working perfectly, but then all of a sudden it stopped
> > > > > > > working.
> > > > > > > The problem is not the device or the cable, because it works with
> > > > > > > other computers.
> >
> > > > > > > Here are the symptoms:
> > > > > > > * ActiveSync doesn't launch AT ALL. There is no icon in the
> > > > > > > notification area.
> > > > > > > * If I try to launch AS from the start menu, it does nothing (no
> > > > > > > error
> > > > > > > message or anything)
> > > > > > > * I cannot get the ActiveSync application window to appear at all
> > > > > > > * The wcescomm.exe process appears in task manager when the device
> > > > > > > is
> > > > > > > connected.
> >
> > > > > > > I've tried:
> > > > > > > * Uninstalling and re-installing AS multiple times.
> > > > > > > * Rolling back a few recent Windows Updates that I though might
> > > > > > > have
> > > > > > > been responsible.
> >
> > > > > > > If this is at all helpful, here is the contents of my WCESCOMM.LOG
> > > > > > > file
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0)
> > > > > > > Communication
> > > > > > > Logging.
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created,
> > > > > > > error
> > > > > > > code 10093.
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:16.953 - Windows CE Services Communication
> > > > > > > started.
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Cannot find a default comm port -
> > > > > > > Disabling
> > > > > > > serial connections...
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP
> > > > > > > component
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:17.046 - Connection: Prep for a new socket
> > > > > > > connection.
> > > > > > > 09/13/2008 21:26:23.109 - USB RNDIS: Device Arrival notification
> >
> > > > > > > Note that this file does, in fact, update when I connect the
> > > > > > > device.
> >
> > > > > > > If anyone has any ideas what could be going on it would be greatly
> > > > > > > appreciated.
> > > > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > > > Jonathan Mooser
> >
> > > > > Raj,
> >
> > > > > Disabling the firewall didn't seem to help.
> > > > > Remember, it's not just that ActiveSync won't sync, it won't even
> > > > > start. I can't even bring up the
> > > > > activesync dialog box.
> >
> > > > > jonathan- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > > - Show quoted text -
> >
> > I had actually tried that very suggestion already.
> > No luck. It's as if ActiveSync doesn't exist on my computer.
> >
> > -jonathan
>
> My computer is not part of a domain. It's only connected to my home
> wireless router.
>
> jonathan
>