Synchronizing an ipaq with Vista + Office 2007

[Esteve Almirall]

Hi,

When I try to synchronize my ipaq 6340 with Outlook 2007 and Vista (calendar
and Contacts), Windows Mobile Device Center says "Outlook has not been
configured" and I cannot mark the box for calendars and contacts :-(

I've been looking around in Outlook and after some hours ... I must admit
that I didn't find anything .... What can I do? --- Calendars and Contacts
are really basic for me ....

Thanks a lot !!!!

 

[Christophe]

The same for me with my Ipaq.
After the update, I was able to setup a connection between PC/Ipaq, and also
to syncronise the notes from Outlook.
But the Contacts and Calendar can't be enabled: "Outlook has not been
configured".
I think the only thing we can do is waiting till another update like we got
this one.

 

[Milly Staples - MVP Outlook]

If your data is "really basic" for you, why are you running Beta software on
a system that contains irreplaceable/essential/important/vital data??? Are
you prepared for that inevitable crash that can only be fixed by a complete
format and reinstall? Are you prepared for your data to be lost or
corrupted? Are you prepared for having no access to essential items when
your system becomes unstable?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Esteve Almirall asked:

| Hi,
|
| When I try to synchronize my ipaq 6340 with Outlook 2007 and Vista
| (calendar and Contacts), Windows Mobile Device Center says "Outlook
| has not been configured" and I cannot mark the box for calendars and
| contacts :-(
|
| I've been looking around in Outlook and after some hours ... I must
| admit that I didn't find anything .... What can I do? --- Calendars
| and Contacts are really basic for me ....
|
| Thanks a lot !!!!

 

[Christophe]

I'm working on a duoboot systeem. I keep my data on a separate disk. I can't
lose anything. IF the beta's crash on the one disk, I still have XP on the
other disk and all the data on another disk.
Nothing fatal can happen.

 

[Esteve Almirall]

Hi-

Just that was my impression too .....

But first I thought that it was only me because I am using an ipaq with
Windows Mobile 2003 first edition ... which is ... quite old ... But with the
patch everything works fine (but the calendars and contacts ... of course
....).

Let's wait !!

Thanks a lot !!!

 

[Esteve Almirall]

Honestly I think that everybody around here is pretty aware of what a beta
implies

In my case I think I tried all MS major betas since the early days of Dos
.... so ... Thank you ... but like probably everybody else here I know what I
am doing

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Actually, you're probably in the minority, based on the posts we've seen here in the past two weeks.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

Honestly I think that everybody around here is pretty aware of what a beta
implies

In my case I think I tried all MS major betas since the early days of Dos
... so ... Thank you ... but like probably everybody else here I know what I
am doing

If your data is "really basic" for you, why are you running Beta software on
a system that contains irreplaceable/essential/important/vital data??? Are
you prepared for that inevitable crash that can only be fixed by a complete
format and reinstall? Are you prepared for your data to be lost or
corrupted? Are you prepared for having no access to essential items when
your system becomes unstable?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Esteve Almirall asked:

| Hi,
|
| When I try to synchronize my ipaq 6340 with Outlook 2007 and Vista
| (calendar and Contacts), Windows Mobile Device Center says "Outlook
| has not been configured" and I cannot mark the box for calendars and
| contacts :-(
|
| I've been looking around in Outlook and after some hours ... I must
| admit that I didn't find anything .... What can I do? --- Calendars
| and Contacts are really basic for me ....
|
| Thanks a lot !!!!

 

[Rod]

Is anyone able to help or give a clue to an update ariving or do we just
insult the users !!!

Actually, you're probably in the minority, based on the posts we've seen here in the past two weeks.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

Honestly I think that everybody around here is pretty aware of what a beta
implies

In my case I think I tried all MS major betas since the early days of Dos
... so ... Thank you ... but like probably everybody else here I know what I
am doing

If your data is "really basic" for you, why are you running Beta software on
a system that contains irreplaceable/essential/important/vital data??? Are
you prepared for that inevitable crash that can only be fixed by a complete
format and reinstall? Are you prepared for your data to be lost or
corrupted? Are you prepared for having no access to essential items when
your system becomes unstable?

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Esteve Almirall asked:

| Hi,
|
| When I try to synchronize my ipaq 6340 with Outlook 2007 and Vista
| (calendar and Contacts), Windows Mobile Device Center says "Outlook
| has not been configured" and I cannot mark the box for calendars and
| contacts :-(
|
| I've been looking around in Outlook and after some hours ... I must
| admit that I didn't find anything .... What can I do? --- Calendars
| and Contacts are really basic for me ....
|
| Thanks a lot !!!!

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Updates generally are not available for public preview betas. Did you have a particular problem, Rod? If so, you might want to start a new discussion thread posting all the relevant details.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Chris Johnston]

I am having the same problem, same senerio. Before the Mobile Sync thing came
out 2 or 3 days ago, I couldn't do anything, but now I can do just as they
say, notes, but no calander or contacts or whatever.

 

[absolUtmagnitUd]

Same issue. Outlook has not been configured. Mobile 2003 as well. I've
been trying to find a fix through outlook with no avail. With the advent of
the new update giving any sync at all, i'm optomisitic that it won't be long.


on my sidenote, i agree that insulting the users that you're trying to get
help from (since it is a 'beta' as you not so eloquently pointed out, and
part of public release is for customer feedback) is probably not the best
strategy. It's a new system in many ways for all of us. Just trying to make
sure we're not missing something simple. Not complaining. Just trying to
help.

hopefully the answers come soon.

 

[AlexW]

I too am well aware of the risks assiciated with running beta software but I
would still like more information on Outlook configuration in this new
sychronization software as I have experienced the same problem both in the
Office 2003 and 2007 Beta versions. Is it possible that this capability
doesn't yet exist?
I am surprised at the responses from the two 'MVP's. I was under the
impression that this designation was given to people for their courteousness,
helpfulness and their knowledge of the product. I didn't see any evidece of
any of that.