Microsoft KB Archive/177219

= Security Features on the Handheld PC =

Article ID: 177219

Article Last Modified on 11/26/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
 * Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
 * Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
 * Microsoft Windows CE 2.1 for the Handheld PC
 * Microsoft Windows CE 2.11 for the Handheld PC
 * Microsoft Windows CE 2.12 for the Handheld PC
 * Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC
 * Microsoft Windows CE 3.01 for the Handheld PC
 * Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q177219



SUMMARY
This article lists the security features available for the Handheld PC (H/PC).



MORE INFORMATION
The H/PC security features include:


 * When you connect an H/PC to a desktop computer from a remote location you are required to enter a password. Note that when you connect using a serial port, you are not prompted for a password.
 * You cannot synchronize an H/PC with a desktop computer until you create a partnership between the two computers.
 * You cannot gain access to information on your desktop computer using your H/PC, except for the information you configure for synchronization.
 * You can configure a power-on password on your H/PC.

Keywords: KB177219

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