Microsoft KB Archive/272263

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Changes in Microsoft ActiveSync Version 3.1 Build 9587

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Q272263

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1

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SUMMARY
The primary purpose of ActiveSync version 3.1 (build 9587) is to:


 * Support the release of Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.
 * Implement a fix for a problem with the Microsoft Outlook Security Update.
 * Address some changes to Universal Serial Bus (USB).
 * Update the contents of the Extras folder on the ActiveSync CD-ROM.

NOTE: If you are using AvantGo on your Pocket PC, after you install ActiveSync 3.1 (build 9587) you must reinstall the most current version of the AvantGo client software from the AvantGo Web site. Note that as of 8/26/2000, the most current version of the AvantGo client software is version 3.3.

Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Performance
ActiveSync has implemented a change to Inbox Sync that increases its performance with Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server. Users should check with their network administrator to determine if they are using Exchange 2000 Server.

Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 Security Updates
Outlook has released the Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 Security Updates, which prevent programs from making calls into the address book without first receiving the user's permission.

This update causes a problem for ActiveSync users when they create a meeting request on the desktop and sync it to the device. A dialog box contains a message that asks for permission to use the address book and must be dismissed to continue sync, effectively breaking ActiveSync's remote sync and continuous sync scenarios. ActiveSync 3.1 has implemented a fix that allows the user to sync continuously and remotely, even after installing the Outlook Security Update. For additional information about the Outlook Security Update, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

"Q262631 Information About the Outlook E-mail Security Update"

USB Connection Settings Fix
Users have sometimes experienced problems with their USB connection when upgrading to ActiveSync 3.1. The first time a user attempts to establish a USB connection after upgrading to ActiveSync 3.1, they connect successfully and a partnership is created. However, when users disconnect and then attempt to reconnect, they may not be able to do so. The problem occurs because if the device is connected when the Get Connected Wizard is run, the &quot;Allow USB connections with this desktop&quot; option is not selected by default. This problem has been fixed in ActiveSync 3.1 build 9587.

For additional information about troubleshooting USB connection issues, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

"Q259968 USB Connection Not Detected by ActiveSync" "Q260061 Windows CE USB Node Error Messages in Device Manager"

Duplicate the USB .inf File and Driver in the Root Folder of the CD-ROM
If a user connects their device before installing ActiveSync, a USB device is detected by Windows, and a system dialog box prompts for the location USB drivers. Occasionally it was problematic to find the USB driver and .inf file on the ActiveSync CD-ROM. By duplicating the USB driver and the .inf file in the root folder of the ActiveSync 3.1 CD-ROM, you can successfully exit the dialog box by just browsing to the CD-ROM.

Windows Media Player 7
Because Windows Media Manager has been replaced by Windows Media Player 7, Windows Media Manager was removed from the CD-ROM and replaced by a Readme file that directs the user to the Windows Media Player 7 download Web page.

Add New Transcriber Versions to French and German
New versions of Transcriber have been added to the localized versions of ActiveSync 3.1 to support the French and German languages.

Add pStreets 2001 to CD-ROM, Replacing Previous Version
The previous version of pStreets is being replaced with pStreets 2001, which supports the 2001 versions of Microsoft MapPoint, Microsoft Streets & Trips, Microsoft AutoRoute, and also supports the iPaq processor.

Readme Changes
Two readme changes have been made in the \Extras folder. These changes are:

Transcriber
A new readme for the WWE version. It contains additional information regarding installation.

MSMoney
A new readme for the WWE version. It describes the fact that the program only syncs with US and Canadian versions of Microsoft Money 2000 and Microsoft Money 2001.

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