Windows Mobile Device Center Install

[Kerrie Gingrich]

OkI know, these Motorola slash Symbol slash Zebra scan guns are really old, like over a decade old, and aren't in support anymore. But I really like them (and they're available on the secondary market for cheap) for my inventory control system for my storage unit.

Microsoft doesn't publish WMDC anymore, and it hasn't been supported since Vista, and ActiveSync is consigned to the dustbin of Microsoft developer-centric products. But is it really the only way to set up my MC9190 scan gun? How do I install applications on it and transfer files?

Juniper Systems, who make a replacement line of devices, continue to host the software and published a fix for it. Their guide is at -base/support-knowledge-base-topics/desktop-connection-activesync-or-windows-mobile-device-center/wmdc-in-windows-10.

Reboot your computer, and then launch Windows Mobile Device Center from the start menu. It will either sit there for a long time and quit, fail and ask to be reinstalled, or load. If it doesn't load, close its processes in task manager and start it again. Before it works properly for the first time, it will ask you to accept a license.

If, connecting your device via USB (I have no idea if the Bluetooth or IR options can still be made to work), it still does not show "connected" in WMDC, delete the "Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter", remove the scan gun from the cradle, and put it back in the cradle. The device will come back, and work.

You probably don't need to "set up your device" given that it'll want to be connected to Exchange with ActiveSync and that's not so much a thing these days (and you probably don't want to use it as a phone, even though you kind of could). "Connect without setting up your device" will allow you to copy files back and forth with Explorer and install programs.

In particular, the "Add/Remove Programs" option is in Programs and Services > More... > Add/Remove Programs. File management is under File Management > Browse the contents of your device, and will open Explorer (you have to go through the menu).

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\AutoStartOnConnect\WmdcOpen - open WMDCHKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\AutoStartOnDisonnect\WmdcCloseOpen - close and open WMDCHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RapiMgr\SvcHostSplitDisable to 0x1HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WcesComm\SvcHostSplitDisable to 0x1

The device will show up there once the drivers are installed, but it's completely useless. It's geared toward syncing files with a Windows Mobile phone, and you likely mostly want to install an SSH client or something.

i just installed new Windows 10 version (1703) and now i'm not able to connect any Windows CE device because Windows Mobile Device center 6.1 doesn't run.I tried to reinstall it but there is no way, the install process stops.Do i have to downgrade to a previous version of Windows? Is there a workaround for this situation?

PREVIOUS: I am able to get Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) to install, but not fully run. Installing required manually enabling the .NET Framework 3.5 similar to as described at the following web page.

After install, you must right click on Start, and then click on Computer Management > Services & Applications > Services. Scroll down to right-click on "Windows Mobile-2003-based device connectivity" to select Properties > Log On. Switch to "Local System account" with checking "Allow service to interact with desktop" then click OK.

Click right click on Start, and then click on Computer Management > Services & Applications > Services. Scroll down to right-click on "Windows Mobile-2003-based device connectivity" to select Properties > Log On. Switch to "Local System account" with checking "Allow service to interact with desktop" then click OK.Restart my computer and it actually works again.

Finally, I disabled the AVG advanced firewall and left the Windows firewall settings as they were and it worked. The firewall is set up so that any apps requiring access through them should cause popups but they didn't.

Windows Mobile Device Center is the Windows Vista ActiveSync application. It allows users to synchronize and communicate with PDAs or smartphones in Windows Vista.Basically, with Windows Mobile Device Center can do everything that ActiveSync can do. It also allows for a number of additional functions aimed at managing media.With Windows Mobile Device Center, you can synchronize email, manage memory of your PDA directly from the desktop, transfer all kinds of files and sync your digital photos and music files.Another new feature that comes with Windows Mobile Device Center is the ability to view or play directly from the memory resources of your device. For example, you can listen to a song without having to transfer it to your PC before.Features of Windows Mobile Device CenterBackups: Create a backup of your device.Calendar: View and edit your Outlook Calendar, including appointments and meeting requests.Connectivity: Connect your device to your computer via USB and Wi-Fi.Contacts: View and edit your Outlook contacts.Device Settings: Manage settings on your device.Firmware: Update your device's firmware.Games: Find and install games on your device.Messages: View and send text messages from your computer.Music: Copy music from your computer to your device.Office: View, edit and create office documents.Photos: View, organize and transfer photos from your device.Security: Apply security policies to your device.Syncing: Connect your Windows Mobile device to your computer to sync and manage content.Tasks: View and edit your Outlook tasks.Videos: Copy videos from your computer to your device.Compatibility and LicenseWindows Mobile Device Center is provided under a freeware license on Windows from mobile phone tools with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 6.1 is the latest version last time we checked.

So I updated my laptop with the latest Windows 10 Creators Update and now the WMDC does not work anymore.

I get the message that the softwar eis not comaptible with my Windows version and reinstalling WMDC does not help.

I saw some other reports on Microsoft forums of people having the same issue.

Everything worked before the update and after it everything stopped working.

Seems to be Microsoft who overlooked some compatibilities or something.

So I figured it out with the help of another forum.

It is an issue on MS side and there is a workaround by editing the Registry:

-US/9cab3e8e-6cc4-48e4-8ed9-d595bc83f04b/windows-mobile-device-centre?forum=win10itproapps

This installation guide assumes general knowledge about how to install software on computers and mobile devices. The guide will show you how to install Floria Mobile synchronizer (formerly IrisBG Mobile Synchronizer) and Floria Mobile (foremerly IrisBG Mobile ) for IrisBG Desktop version 3 and version 4.

Before you begin, make sure the following is available:

The Floria Mobile synchronizer is the software package that will communicate between IrisBG desktop and the mobile device. Depending on your Windows version, you will need to install 3 or 4 prerequisite Microsoft Software Components before you can proceed.

Microsoft ActiveSync provides support for synchronizing data between a Windows-based desktop computer and Microsoft Windows CE/Mobile-based portable devices. Microsoft ActiveSync works Windows XP and earlier. Windows Mobile Device Center is a component of Windows Vista and later.

Before you can install Carlson CSI Mobile, your desktop PC must have Microsoft ActiveSync installed and running. If you have ActiveSync on your desktop PC, you should see the ActiveSync icon in your system tray (the area near the clock on most Windows-based operating systems). If you do not see this icon in the tray, choose the Windows Start button, choose Programs and then choose Microsoft ActiveSync. If you do not have ActiveSync installed, a copy may be downloaded and installed via the Internet. After the ActiveSync installation starts, follow the prompts. If you need more assistance to install ActiveSync, visit Microsoft's web site for the latest install details.

If nothing happens when you connect the cable, check to see if you have the ActiveSync icon in your system tray. If you see this icon, right-click the icon with your computer mouse and choose "Connection Settings". You should see the following dialog:

Be sure that you have selected the appropriate COM port or USB option (USB is preferred). In the event you need to use a COM port for the connection, the typical COM port connection would be COM1. Click Connect to see the Get Connected dialog:

You now need to manually "link" to the remote device. Focus on the mobile device while still observing your PC screen. Observe the above dialog and, with your device properly connected to the PC, be prepared to click the Next button at the bottom. Now look at the mobile device screen for the "PC Link" icon.

First, click Next on the PC. Then immediately double-tap the PC Link icon (you may have to do the double-tap more than once.) If successful, after you press Next, the following screen will appear and the connection will be made:

In ActiveSync, you will then see the New Partnership dialog. Simplest operation is to respond "No" for setting up a dedicated partnership, and click Next. When you see the icon in the system tray and it is green with no "x" through it, you are connected. Once you are connected, you should see the following dialog. It should say "Connected":

If you cannot get connected, make sure that no other program is using the COM port. Programs to check for include any Fax/Modem software and other data transfer software. If you see anything you think may be using the COM port, shut it down and retry the connection with ActiveSync. You can also contact Carlson Technical Support for additional assistance.

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