vsrerie
02-16-2003, 04:44 AM
I have purchased a Dell Axim5 (which came within several days of ordering!), have installed on my pc ActiveSync which is working. I have been able to sync the device and the pc and have installed the driveres for and external keyboard. I can copy files from pc to the pocket pc.
The problem that I have encountered is the installation of software. I have downloaded an application from Microsoft, a game (Hearts), which is an .exe file. I follow the instructions by double clicking on the .exe file and get a message that it will copy to the pc and then install on the mobile device. [The games folder is not in the Axim start folder, per instructions] The installation program starts, it creates a folder within the ActiveSync folder [the default folder], then a message appears---"General file transfer error. Please check your target directory. Error Number 2." When I open the ActiveSync folder, a folder has been created for Hearts and within this folder is a DelsL1.isu file, nothing more. When I attempt to install other applications, the same thing happens, sometimes with DelsL1.isu, DelsL2.isu, and DelsL3.isu files within. I have tried to use another destination folder but with the same results.
At first I did have problems with ActiveSync but discovered that ZoneAlarm and Adware were interferring. When I disconnect the cable modem and exit both programs, everything works well in ActiveSync.
I have checked various knowledge bases to no avail. I know that I am new to this, however it seems straight forward. What am I missing?
The problem that I have encountered is the installation of software. I have downloaded an application from Microsoft, a game (Hearts), which is an .exe file. I follow the instructions by double clicking on the .exe file and get a message that it will copy to the pc and then install on the mobile device. [The games folder is not in the Axim start folder, per instructions] The installation program starts, it creates a folder within the ActiveSync folder [the default folder], then a message appears---"General file transfer error. Please check your target directory. Error Number 2." When I open the ActiveSync folder, a folder has been created for Hearts and within this folder is a DelsL1.isu file, nothing more. When I attempt to install other applications, the same thing happens, sometimes with DelsL1.isu, DelsL2.isu, and DelsL3.isu files within. I have tried to use another destination folder but with the same results.
At first I did have problems with ActiveSync but discovered that ZoneAlarm and Adware were interferring. When I disconnect the cable modem and exit both programs, everything works well in ActiveSync.
I have checked various knowledge bases to no avail. I know that I am new to this, however it seems straight forward. What am I missing?