Security Features on the Handheld PC

ID: Q177219

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

SUMMARY

This article lists the security features available for the Handheld PC (H/PC).

MORE INFORMATION

The H/PC security features include:

• When you connect an H/PC to a desktop computer from a remote location you are required to enter a password. Note that when you connect using a serial port, you are not prompted for a password.
• You cannot synchronize an H/PC with a desktop computer until you create a partnership between the two computers.
• You cannot gain access to information on your desktop computer using your H/PC, except for the information you configure for synchronization.
• You can configure a power-on password on your H/PC.

Keywords          : wince handheld 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: April 29, 1998