Cannot Connect to Desktop Computer Using Remote Networking

ID: Q183793

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE Services, versions 2.0, 2.1
Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0 for the Handheld PC

SYMPTOMS

When you create a new connection to a desktop computer using Remote Networking, you may be unable to connect to the desktop computer.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the new connection is not configured correctly.

RESOLUTION

To configure the new connection correctly, follow these steps:

1. Tap Start, tap Programs, tap Communication, and then tap Remote

   Networking.

2. Tap the desktop computer connection, and then tap Properties on the

   File menu.

3. Tap Configure, and then verify that the values of the port settings

   match those listed in the following table.

      Setting     Value
      -----------------
      Data Bits   8
      Parity      None
      Stop Bits   1

4. Tap OK, and then tap OK.

5. Double-tap the desktop computer connection.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.10

Keywords          : kbenv wince handheld kbimu 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: July 8, 1998