Is there a way to install Active Sync without Windows SP2?

[cktlcmd]

Is there a way of installing Active Sync without installing or upgrading my computer to Windows XP SP2?

[Tron_Of_Borg]

Does your XPsp2 installer not like your XP? :D :shock:

[Urban Strata]

Why would it not work?

I installed ActiveSync 4.1 on an XP system without SP2 and have had no problems.

[Tron_Of_Borg]

How about some error messages? Anything in the logs?

[Triband81]

Why would it not work?

I installed ActiveSync 4.1 on an XP system without SP2 and have had no problems.

Ditto, 3.7 has worked for me without any problems on XP SP1 since Day 1.

[FOSA]

No problem for my notebook running Win XP Pro SP2 and ActiveSync v4.1

Make sure you upgarde your PC/notebook WMP9 to WMP10 before installing ActiveSync 4.1

:D

[cktlcmd]

Ditto, 3.7 has worked for me without any problems on XP SP1 since Day 1.

Hi. Thanks for the response everyone.

Where can I find version 3.7?

Active Sync 4.0 and 4.1 requires Windows SP2. The problem arises after I upgraded to Windows SP2. I can't connect to my WiFi access point anymore. I disabled every firewall there is and I still could not connect to my access point. Reset the computer and still could not connect. My TH55/E1 and EXEC can, with the exception of my computer. Now I can install Active sync 4.0 and 4.1 without problems but not having the internet access is my down fall. So after installing some stuff I usually run the restore option from previous. So you guys can imagine the trouble I am going through.

[Urban Strata]

Where can I find version 3.7?

Active Sync 4.0 and 4.1 requires Windows SP2. The problem arises after I upgraded to Windows SP2. I can't connect to my WiFi access point anymore. I disabled every firewall there is and I still could not connect to my access point. Reset the computer and still could not connect. My TH55/E1 and EXEC can, with the exception of my computer. Now I can install Active sync 4.0 and 4.1 without problems but not having the internet access is my down fall. So after installing some stuff I usually run the restore option from previous. So you guys can imagine the trouble I am going through.

Sounds like very strange behavior. I'd suggest you try to fix your PC rather than installing an old version of ActiveSync. (Your Exec, after all, requires ActiveSync 4.x to synch Windows Mobile 5.)

[Triband81]

Where can I find version 3.7?

Active Sync 4.0 and 4.1 requires Windows SP2. The problem arises after I upgraded to Windows SP2. I can't connect to my WiFi access point anymore. I disabled every firewall there is and I still could not connect to my access point. Reset the computer and still could not connect. My TH55/E1 and EXEC can, with the exception of my computer. Now I can install Active sync 4.0 and 4.1 without problems but not having the internet access is my down fall. So after installing some stuff I usually run the restore option from previous. So you guys can imagine the trouble I am going through.

Sounds like very strange behavior. I'd suggest you try to fix your PC rather than installing an old version of ActiveSync. (Your Exec, after all, requires ActiveSync 4.x to synch Windows Mobile 5.)

Here are the requirements for 4.1.:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/as-sysreq41.mspx

For those who don't need 4.0 or 4.1., 3.7. or 3.8. are available here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync37.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync38.mspx

Here are some troubleshooting tips from Microsoft:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync/default.mspx

[cktlcmd]

Thanks Triband81.

Right now I've installed all the applications I want so I restored back prior to Windows SP2.

[Triband81]

No problem, so you're using 3.8?

[cktlcmd]

No problem, so you're using 3.8?
No, right now, I've installed all the applications I need using active sync 4.1.

I still could not connect my computer to the internet, so I restored back prior to SP2. I don't need to sync anyway, not unless I have to install something in the future.

[cktlcmd]

How about some error messages? Anything in the logs?
No error messages. It is as if, Windows SP2 cut off my internet connection totally. I have no problem installing nor using Active sync 4.1. I just could not connect to the internet after I upgraded to windows SP2.

[cktlcmd]

Why would it not work?

I installed ActiveSync 4.1 on an XP system without SP2 and have had no problems.

I have no idea as to why I could not install Active Sync 4.1 without Windows SP2, it might be a requirement. But it is odd that you were able to install yours.

[ice_coffee]

XP SP1 and Async working fine, both on the lappy and the home computer although im using version 4.0

[lutzs]

Whats the exact problem tha you cannot connect to your AP with SP2??

A Commen problem is that the PC cannot get an IP Adress. If this is your problem, install SP2 and after that the "KB893357-v2" Update, this is an optional patch that brings WPA2 and other features to XP, and it fix this WLAN Bug. Patch is here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=662bb74d-e7c1-48d6-95ee-1459234f4483

And yes you need ActiveSync 4.1 for Mobile 5

[cktlcmd]

Whats the exact problem tha you cannot connect to your AP with SP2??

A Commen problem is that the PC cannot get an IP Adress. If this is your problem, install SP2 and after that the "KB893357-v2" Update, this is an optional patch that brings WPA2 and other features to XP, and it fix this WLAN Bug. Patch is here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=662bb74d-e7c1-48d6-95ee-1459234f4483

And yes you need ActiveSync 4.1 for Mobile 5

Thanks very much lutzs! I'll try it right now. I'll post back if it works.

I have my settings on automatic, so it'll detect my access point, that is without SP2 installed and my internet works.

But as soon as I upgarde to SP2 so I can install Active Sync 4.1. My computer can't access the internet saying: "LOW SIGNAL". I tried manually assigning IP addresses, now I saw that windows was able to connect, but still Internet explorer won't work.

Thanks for this update link. I'll upgrade again to Windows SP2, then install the file from the link you suggested. I'll post back with the result. Wish me luck! :D

[cktlcmd]

Whats the exact problem tha you cannot connect to your AP with SP2??

A Commen problem is that the PC cannot get an IP Adress. If this is your problem, install SP2 and after that the "KB893357-v2" Update, this is an optional patch that brings WPA2 and other features to XP, and it fix this WLAN Bug. Patch is here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=662bb74d-e7c1-48d6-95ee-1459234f4483

And yes you need ActiveSync 4.1 for Mobile 5

Hi lutzs,

I tried this today and it still did not work. Maybe I need to fully reformat my computer. We'll see if I'm in the mood for that. It takes an entire day to reformat my computer and I hate to waste time. Although, I already tried that once before and did not work. Anyway, I restored back to basic windows xp without the SP2 update. Thus, I don't have Active Sync installed since version 4.x requires SP2. :cry: