Changing Port Settings Results in No Connectivity (193807)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.2
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q193807

SYMPTOMS

If you change the Bits Per Second port setting for the communications port to which your Handheld PC (H/PC) is connected, you may be unable to synchronize your H/PC with your desktop computer.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Direct Cable Connection installs a driver for each port with a default baud rate of 115,200 bits per second (bps), and H/PC devices that use Direct Cable Connection default to a connection speed of 19,200 bps. This results you being unable to connect to your desktop computer using your H/PC.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, restart your desktop computer after you change port settings.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows 98.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/28/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB193807
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