Re: Install "hang" at 92% on virtual PC Win2K

On 20 Feb 2005 13:08:34 -0800, "Jim F." <>
wrote:

>I realize this subject seems to have been beaten to death, but I can't
>find "The Solution" to this problem.
>
>I used Virtual PC 6.0 with Windows 2K and Active Sync (I think 3.6)
>with NO problems for a couple years. Basic system is Mac 10.3.8
>
>Then, holy father Microsoft bought the rights to Virtual PC and said
>things would work even "better". How could I refuse? I updated. (That
>would be to 7.0.1 for Mac)
>
>When I try to install ActiveSync 3.8, all goes well UNTIL I get into
>the Install Shield "Copying Files" area. It gets to 92%, then hangs.
>Actually, it drops dead. I left the thing alone for an hour, came back
>to see the intall button grayed out, with only an "End Task--Not
>responding" option when I right clicked it.
>
>I have upgraded Win2K to service pack 4. I have unplugged all the USB
>cables. I have removed every reference to Active Sync 3.6 that I can
>find (I tried to import the old settings when upgrading to VPC 7.0.1)
>
>I guess the upside here is that I am happier than ever that I left
>Microsoft behind and jumped to a Mac a couple years ago. But geez,
>Microsoft actually MAKES VPC now, so why won't this work? I suspect
>that VPC has nothing to do with this problem, having seen all the
>similar postings as to the 92% hang thing.
>
>Enough whining. Could anyone out there help me?

Can you try going into Device Manager and deleting the USB peripherals
and root devices and reboot? It should hopefully re-create them after
this point.

Also, ensure that nothing else is running at the time - virus scanner
is disabled, etc.

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On 21 Feb 2005 16:07:41 -0800, "Jim F." <>
wrote:

>Hi, Rob,
>
>Here's what I did.
>
>First I rebooted into "Safe Mode with Networking"
>
>I went into Device Manager and discovered a group named "Universal
>Serial Bus Controllers", which included "Standard OpenHCD USB Host
>Controller" and "USB Root Hub".
>
>I uninstalled "Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller" and then planned
>to uninstall "USB Root Hub".
>
>However, the entire group ("Universal Serial Bus Controllers") was now
>gone. Not sure why.
>
>I then attempted to install ActiveSync, but same old problem, the fatal
>hangup at 92%.
>
>I appreciate your help! Any other ideas will certainly be tried.

Sorry - got confirmation from Chris De Herrera, a fellow MVP who runs
the cewindows.net site and a fellow expert in ActiveSync. He's seeing
the same problem - it is a problem with Virtual PC, and unfortunately
ActiveSync is not supported when running under Virtual PC. A
resolution probably isn't going to be forthcoming soon, sorry.

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"Jim F." <> wrote in message
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> Boy, am I sorry I upgraded to the "New, improved" Virtual PC brought to
> us by Father Bill.
>
> The OLD virtual PC (version 6) I was running had no problem running
> active sync. Unfortunately I listened to them when they said I just had
> to upgrade to the newest version because of all the extra goodies.
>
> I will now try to uninstall VPC 7, reninstall VPC 6, and thank the
> stars that I have left the dark world of Microsoft products for my
> great Macs. Maybe I'll move to a Palm and just junk all the Microsoft
> gear I have left.
>
> I do appreciate your help, just sorry that we are saddled with such
> crap support from Microsoft.
>

You are running VPC for any special reason or just for the Pocket PC?

Your options would be using a full PC to run your apps, instead of
emulation. But since you say you want to leave the PC world behind, then you
can try PocketMac to sync your Pocket PC to your Apple Mac.

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I have managed to install active sync on a mac running virtual pc 7 running
windows 2000 sp4, the program does hang at 92%, however I left it for over a
2 hour's and it finally installed, the version I installed was 3.7, however
another problem is when it looks for devices on the usb, it cannot find my
Ipaq 2210, even though it is shown as a unknown device. So I am no further
forward. I also installed XP as a virtual PC and have the same problem ,
this to hangs at 92%, but for a couple of hours.

Martin.


On 22/2/05 8:24 pm, in article
. com, "Jim F."
<> wrote:

> You know, I looked at PocketMac and thought that might be the answer.
>
> Unfortunately, for my purposes, not so good.
>
> It will only install Pocket PC programs if they're available in CAB
> format.
>
> I use a lot of SkyScape medical programs, also HanDBase to keep track
> of my patients in the hospital. Far as I can tell, these aren't
> supported.
>
> I really don't use Calendar, Schedule, etc, which PocketMac would work
> with.
>
> The more I look, a Palm doesn't seem to be the answer either. Guess
> I'll have to use the PC at the office or revert to paper and pencil.
> It just seems silly that this thing won't work more easily.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Jim
>

having installed activesync a few times ;o) I got the same problem - but I
discovered after one day going to get a cup of tea in the middle of
installing, that although it got stuck - it did eventually insatll - it took
ages mind you!!

Alison


"Rob Borek [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> On 21 Feb 2005 16:07:41 -0800, "Jim F." <>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi, Rob,
>>
>>Here's what I did.
>>
>>First I rebooted into "Safe Mode with Networking"
>>
>>I went into Device Manager and discovered a group named "Universal
>>Serial Bus Controllers", which included "Standard OpenHCD USB Host
>>Controller" and "USB Root Hub".
>>
>>I uninstalled "Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller" and then planned
>>to uninstall "USB Root Hub".
>>
>>However, the entire group ("Universal Serial Bus Controllers") was now
>>gone. Not sure why.
>>
>>I then attempted to install ActiveSync, but same old problem, the fatal
>>hangup at 92%.
>>
>>I appreciate your help! Any other ideas will certainly be tried.
>
> Sorry - got confirmation from Chris De Herrera, a fellow MVP who runs
> the cewindows.net site and a fellow expert in ActiveSync. He's seeing
> the same problem - it is a problem with Virtual PC, and unfortunately
> ActiveSync is not supported when running under Virtual PC. A
> resolution probably isn't going to be forthcoming soon, sorry.
>
> --
> Rob Borek
> Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
> Want *ONE ON ONE* support? http://www.pocketpcone2one.com
> Please place all replies into the newsgroup so that others can benefit.