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    Sync Mobile 5 with Windows Calander and Contacts

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by notebook_naive, Nov 16, 2007.

  1. notebook_naive

    notebook_naive Newbie

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    I have just bought a new Toshiba notebook and previously used active sync with Windows XP to sync my smartphone with my notebook. Since I got my new laptop, I haven't bought outlook (I only used it for contacts and calander function not email). I can't now get my phone to sync with windows calander and contacts. Firstly - is this possible? Secondly, if not then is there a way to transfer the software from my old notebook onto my current notebook (my start up CDs are in a different country!)

    Thanks.
     
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  2. nonentity

    nonentity Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are you using Windows Mobile Device Centre (WMDC)? ActiveSync doesn't work with Vista. You'll get it from Microsoft's website.

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  3. Ingvarr

    Ingvarr Notebook Deity

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    This is not possible.

    Only synchronization with Outlook is supported.

    I dont think you will be able to properly install Outlook under Vista without install CD (especially considering the fact your old installation was under XP).
     
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    notebook_naive Newbie

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    I have downloaded Windows Mobile Device Centre (WMDC) and when I contacted the Microsoft pre-sales team they told me it was possible to sync with options other than outlook, but that they would charge me for the technical support, so I thought I would have a look around. So far I haven't been able to find out what alternative software programs I can use. With regards the transfer of software, there is a program which clones your computer, but the blogs are variable in their support/criticism.
     
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