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Windows Mobile is the operating system developed by Microsoft specifically for use in mobile devices and smartphones.
Questions tagged [windows-mobile]
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What's wrong with closing applications on Windows Mobile?
As far as I can tell, this annoys the crap out of people that do notice and (at max) gives no real benefit to people who don't notice:
Why did Microsoft decide to make the "X" on Windows Mobile (or CE before that) not close, but only hide the…
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How do I remove Windows Mobile Device Center from Windows 7?
How do I remove Windows Mobile Device Center from Windows 7?
When I connect any mobile device, I don't want Windows Mobile Device Center to pop up, like ActiveSync 4.5 did.
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How can I set Outlook 2010 as my default mail client?
I have Office 2010 (64-bit) installed along with Windows Mobile Device Centre (64-bit) on Windows 7 Pro (64-bit). Outlook is set as the default mail client.
But for some reason, Windows Mobile Device Centre reports the following error:
"Either there…
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Print directly to the printer via the browser on the tablet, over the web
I wish to be able to print directly to the printer via the browser on the tablet, over the web. Can I simply get a tablet, connect a USB printer and open Chrome with the --kiosk-printing switch in the same way as one could on a PC?
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How to sync Outlook contacts with GMail and Windows Mobile?
What's the best way to keep my contacts in sync between Outlook (Exchange), my free GMail account, and my Windows Mobile phone? Ideally I'd like to be able to make a change in any of these places and have it sync to the others. If that's not…
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Freeware personal wiki on desktop & mobile using plaintext?
I'm looking for a freeware personal wiki with these additional criteria:
Use plaintext files for the wiki articles.
Have desktop Windows version, and mobile version (Windows Mobile or Android).
Can be used in portable mode on USB memory sticks.
Use…
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Installing Windows Mobile SDK without Visual Studio
Is it possible to install the Windows Mobile SDK without having Visual Studio? I am using SharpDevelop to write a Windows Mobile application, but I need to use an assembly in the Windows Mobile 6.0 SDK. When I try to install the SDK I get a…
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How to open software keyboard on Windows Mobile device?
Some of Windows Mobile applications like pocketwit hide the button for showing/hiding software keyboard. It sometimes shows up when I click into the textbox, but that doesn't work here either.
It is like fourth application where I have this problem.…
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Why doesn't my PPTP VPN connection stay alive with RDP on WM6.1
I have my Windows Mobile 6.1 Device connecting to my home router via PPTP VPN. I am able to RDP into a machine at home and see the screen. This will last for no more than a minute. The VPN connection will drop for no apparent reason.
Connecting to…
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Install active sync or equivalent on Windows 7
How can I install Active Sync on Windows 7? I can't seem to figure out how... Microsoft says that I need Windows XP SP2 or earlier...
I'm trying to connect a Windows Mobile 5 phone.
What should I do?
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Windows Mobile Recurring Appointment Types
Currently I have a HTC Snap device running Windows Mobile 6.1. It's a great phone thus far but one little snag confounds me, it's recurring pattern options in appointments are somewhat limited, for example I can't do "second tuesday of every month"…
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Is it possible to upgrade the OS of Windows Mobile?
Currently I am using htc with Windows Mobile 6. So, is it possible to upgrade it to Windows Mobile 6.1 or new WM 6.5? If yes, please provide link to the articles related to this issue.
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How (Can?) you synchronize Windows Live Calendar with a Windows Mobile Phone
This is driving me mad, there must be a way to sync Live Calendars with Windows Mobile phones but I can't figure out how to get it to work.
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How do I backup/restore contacts on Windows Mobile without ActiveSync?
I'd like to be able to backup and restore telephone contact numbers from a Windows CE device. I had a brief look at ActiveSync, but I don't want to install Outlook or Exchange or to store the data with a third party (like using Google). CSV files…
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Windows Mobile deletes my Contacts when deleting a partnership
Sometimes when I reinstall my PC get a new Work PC or buy a new home PC ,ActiveSync, now the Device Center asks me to delete an existing partnership to setup a partnership with the new PC, since only two partnerships are allowed.
When I delete that…
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