How to Initialize Synchronization Using a Command-Line Switch

ID: Q195447

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SUMMARY

This article describes how to synchronize your Windows CE device and desktop computer using a command-line switch.

To synchronize your Windows CE device and desktop computer using a command- line switch, follow these steps on your desktop computer:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK:

      "c:\program files\windows ce services\syncmgr.exe /syncnow"

To start ActiveSync normally, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Windows CE Services,

   and then click Mobile Devices.

2. On the Tools menu, click Synchronize Now.

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbtool kbui wince 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1,2.2
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: November 8, 1998