PXL Files That Are Larger Than 300 KB Do Not Convert at 19200 Baud (331372)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft ActiveSync, Version 3.1
  • Microsoft ActiveSync, Version 3.5
  • Microsoft ActiveSync 3.6
This article was previously published under Q331372

SYMPTOMS

When you convert a Pocket Excel (.pxl) file format (300 KB or larger) on a Handheld PC (HPC) 2000 device, the resulting copy may not convert to the .xls format that you expect. This occurs when you convert the .pxl file to the desktop with the baud rate set to 19200.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, you can set the connection speed for the HPC to a serial port baud rate higher than 19200.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem does not occur with USB ActiveSync connections.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbDSWCE2003Swept kbbug KB331372 kbAudITPRO
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