Transferring Multiple Files to H/PC Hangs Desktop Computer (169201)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE Operating System, Versions 1.0
This article was previously published under Q169201

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to copy or move a group of files from your desktop computer to your Handheld PC (H/PC) using H/PC Explorer, it may take a long time to copy or move the first file. In addition, your desktop computer may stop responding (hang) while copying the files.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when Desktop Menu (one of the Windows 95 Power Toys) is running on your desktop computer. When you copy or move multiple files using H/PC Explorer while Desktop Menu is running, system resources on your desktop computer may drop significantly and continue to drop during the copying process.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, disable Desktop Menu before copying groups of files from your desktop computer to your H/PC.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Desktop Menu and the Windows 95 Power Toys, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

145688 Microsoft Windows 95 Power Toys Readme.txt File

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/3/2003
Keywords:kbenv KB169201
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