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"Windows Mobile Device Center Sync Host has stopped working" const
Posted by TurboFool on March 9th, 2007


Suddenly only a couple of days ago I have started receiving this error every
single time I try to sync my PDA. It happens during the backup operation
which apparently runs BEFORE my sync, so my PDA seems not to even by syncing
anymore. If I don't click the "Close" button on the warning the backup
operation will complete, but the sync never will.

Also it locks up my Outlook store file, requiring me to restart before I can
use it again.

Any clues what's going on here and how to fix it?

Posted by John on March 18th, 2007


A similar situaiton just occured with my machine. Please let me know if you
find a solution.

"TurboFool" wrote:

Posted by John on March 18th, 2007


Nevermind. I found the solution.

1. ) Locate the "WindowsMobile" folder (inside of the "Windows" folder)

2.) Uninstall the following applications:
A. ) Windows Mobile Device Center
B. ) Windows Mobile Device Center Update

3. ) Use the "Setup" file inside of the "WindowsMobile" folder to reinstall
Windows Mobile Device Center

4. ) Go to the www.microsoft.com to obtain the Windows Mobile Device Center
Upgrade application. Install it, and you are back in business :-)

Take care,
John

Posted by TurboFool on March 18th, 2007


I actually did come up with a simpler solution. I simply ended the
partnership and recreated it. Fixed the problem instantly.

"John" wrote:

Posted by John on March 18th, 2007


That's cool, but my method retains all partnerships and settings :-)

"TurboFool" wrote: