Serial Device Attached to Switch Box with H/PC Does Not Work

ID: Q194534

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2

SYMPTOMS

If you attach your Handheld PC (H/PC) and another serial device to a serial switch box connected to your desktop computer, Windows-based programs may be unable to use the serial device.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, start and then stop Microsoft ActiveSync Service Manager.

NOTE: Communications (COM) ports that are in use when you start ActiveSync Service Manager are reset. For example, if you are connected to your Internet service provider (ISP) using a modem on a different COM port, the modem is disconnected from your ISP when you start ActiveSync Service Manager.

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbhw wincomm win98 wince handheld 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1,2.2
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: October 20, 1998