How to Connect Two Windows CE Devices to a Desktop Computer (190626)


The information in this article applies to:

  • 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
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 2.11
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 2.12
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 3.01
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 3.01 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
This article was previously published under Q190626

SUMMARY

This article describes how to connect more than one Handheld PC (H/PC) or Palm-size PC (P/PC) to the same desktop computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To connect two H/PC's or P/PC's to the same desktop computer, follow these steps:
  1. Connect a serial cable between a communications (COM) port on the desktop computer and each H/PC or P/PC.
  2. On the desktop computer, right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then click Communications.
  3. In the Port box, note which COM port Windows CE Services is using, and then click OK.
  4. Right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Mobile Devices.
  5. On the Tools menu, click Synchronize Now.
  6. On the H/PC or P/PC that you synchronized, double-tap the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then tap Disconnect.
  7. On the desktop computer, right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then click Communications.
  8. In the Port box, click to change the COM port Windows CE Services is using, and then click OK.
  9. Right-click the Windows CE Services icon on the taskbar, and then click Open Mobile Devices.
  10. On the Tools menu, click Synchronize Now.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
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