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Finally, on the Communications tab of the Windows CE Services Properties dialog box, clear the Enabled check box under Enable mobile device connection , and then click Apply. After the connection is disabled, re-select the Enabled check box and click Apply to enable the connection again.

If these steps fail to correct the problem, use the Windows CE Services Communications Troubleshooter. The Communications Troubleshooter provides detailed diagnostic steps to identify and correct common problems.

To start the Communications Troubleshooter

1.On the desktop PC Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Mobile Devices.

2.On the Help menu in the Mobile Devices window, click Communications Troubleshooter.

Connecting to your desktop partner

After you have established a partnership, you have several options for connecting your device to your desktop partner in the future. You can set Windows CE Services to automatically detect your HP Jornada and establish a connection whenever you connect the sync cable. Using the COM port on your desktop PC is the easiest way for you to connect, unless you use that port for other peripherals.