Security Features on the Handheld PC (177219)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.1 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.11 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.12 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.01 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 Professional Edition for the Handheld PC
This article was previously published under Q177219

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:KB177219 kbAudDeveloper
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