ActiveSync not working on XP SP3 or Vista SP1

[_Tim]

Hello all,

I have an OEM HTC touch (elf, not elfin) and am trying to get ActiveSync 4.5 to work with it but unfortunately have had no luck so far. I have tried both an XP SP3 and a Vista SP1 computer (using the mobile device center thing on vista) and have had no such luck so far.

I have tried everything on the internet that i could find to fix this including trying both with and without advanced network functionality and after completely disabling Windows firewall (i am using AVG free and Windows firewall on the XP machine) all to no avail.

Is anyone able to suggest me something new or tell me if either of these are likley to work:

a) Rolling back to SP2 on XP
or
b) Trying an earlier version of ActiveSync

Has anyone else had this problem? I have seen a few cases on this forum in other phone sections and on the net but none of the solutions that worked for them or their phone have worked.

Thankyou :)

Ps. Is there any form of Linux alternative that anyone knows of? I run linux on my main PC.

[Vladio]

Hi, I am having the same issue with my Czech T-Mobile Touch. I dont know what to do with it. I am considering a bigger hammer as I have no other ideas.

[_Tim]

I still haven't figured out how to fix this but using WM5 storage works to transfer files.

[nmesisca]

.. with both Vista x64 SP1 and WinXP SP3.

what errors are you getting??

[erklix]

It happend the same to me. The problem is the drivers on WXP sp3.
I use a WXp SP3 stand alone instalation.
When i installed Activesync, the windows asked me for de WXpsp3 installation CD, due to activesync setup changed the usb drivers. I ansewred NO. So i did not update Wxpsp3 drivers and manteind activesync setup drivers.

Other way, do not use enhace USB connections on the config panel on the HTC.

I did two things and my HTC is working fine on WXP sp3.

Don't look for any other explanations, thats it. I've beeing trying solutions many months and anything worked. Thats it.

Good Luck.

[drparry]

had the same problem....
mine works when i plugin the usb to my cell partially....otherwise not...
just dont plug the usb cable end of the phone fully to mobile but leave a little space in between...