Is it possible to sync a T-mobile MDA using Parallels? I tried to install the ActiveSync software and it found USB was available, but the installer wouldn't go any further. I'm running XP Pro SP2 on a 17" iMac. Thanks for any help!
Hi, I am having quite the same problem with my VPA compact, which is the same device as the T-Mobile MDA-II. When I plug it in via the USB cable I see a new USB device called "USB Serial for Wizard" but Active Sync does not recognize my VPA compact, even if I checkmark the new device in the USB pop-uo menu. Thanks, Budy
just doesnt show up has anyone with a t-mobile mda been able to get it to appear under parallels? this is the first time ive considered switching over to bootcamp and i still really dont like that idea!
Success syncing T-Mobile MDA! I paste below my recent interchange with Parallels support tech, George Leary. The solution to my problem may not help you with yours, but since it took me so long to figure out, I am posting it here. -Steve ____ Hello George, Thanks for your suggestions. I installed the Beta upgrade. It still failed to make a connection in Activesync (but DID connect to the XP operating system, indicated by a little tone when USB devices are plugged in. I also saw it appear in Parallels' Devices menu, and selected it. I SOLVED THE PROBLEM AND YOU MAY WANT TO PASS THIS ON TO OTHERS TRYING TO USE ACTIVESYNC: When the Activesync window comes up and says "Connecting" forever, with the green circle with arrows in it spinning, and never connects, it may be that there is a dialog box that popped up BEHIND this window. How stupid is that? It is smaller than this window, so unless you move the Activesync window out of the way, you will never know it is there. The dialog says "This device is protected with a password, please enter it." All I had to do was type in my Windows Mobile 5 password that I use on the PDA, and then it connected fine and synchronized fine. I don't know whether the Beta of Parallels was necessary for this to work or not. I am delighted that it now works with my T-Mobile MDA, and would recommend Parallels to anyone who asks about it. Thanks, Steve > Hello Steve, > > Try to download this Beta Update of Parallels Desktop for Mac > http://www.parallels.com/en/download/desktop/update and uptade your > guest Windows. > > Make sure that you installed the appropriate drivers into the guest OS > > One more thing you may try - disconnect the device from the VM and > connect it again. This could help guest Windows see the device finally. > > > Best regards, > George Leary > >> >> Type of Mac : MacBook >> Guest OS : Windows XP >> Your Mac total amount of memory : 1GB >> Amount of memory you specify for guest OS : 688MB >> What type of problem do you have? : I need help in using Parallels >> >> Comments : I can't get Activesync to see my phone when it is >> plugged in to the USB port. I am running Windows Mobile 5 on the T- >> Mobile PDA, and Activesync 4.2. >> I get no connection, even though USB is enabled, and Parallels does >> see (Devices menu) "USB serial for Wizard" when the device is >> connected.
