I recently downloaded CF SP2, sometime after xmas I think, but the file date for the netcf.all.wce4.armv4.cab file seems to be 12th November 2003; have I somehow downloaded the incorrect version? I thought the November release was recalled and a new release let out in December? ...more >>

I have written an application in VB.NET 2003 and I occasionally get one form not showing any data, because it is trying to open a connection to the database before the last form has completely released it's hold on the db. What is the best way to connect to the database? Is it better to connec...more >>

Wow, what an unexpected hassle. I am having a really wierd and nasty problem with an XML DataSet and the behaviour is variable according to which version of the .NET CF you run it under, and unfortunately the bad behaviour is under the latest version, not the oldest. Here's the scenario: I ha...more >>

I occasionally get an Invalid Cast Exception error when closing one form after opening another. It only seems to happen when I try to use the application quickly, clicking on one menu item before everything is redrawn to the screen. Is there any wy around this, to ensure that it never happens...more >>

I read the articles http://www.intelliprog.com/articles/index.html and the Microsoft Simple chart demo... But without success...By the way, I'm using VB.net... Does someone have a complete document describing how to add a control (written in Vb.NET or eventually in C#) to the controlbox of Visua...more >>

Hey, this is new for me... I was developing calmly in my desk... ....Then i tried to capture the mouse events of the Label to implement some funcionality....And then...The magic! Nothing works! Labels in PocketPc Doesnot Support the Mouse events? Or iv made a mistake somewhere ? I thin...more >>

I knew it wouldn't last.. I just knew it. Ok, so I released my app to the Symbol PPC. I can use it whilst it's in "release mode". When I click on the blue "stop" button the application naturally stops. All good till here. But then.. when I want to run the application again (straight away fro...more >>

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could suggest a quick and elegant method for generating a numeric value dependant on the contents of a file (ie 2 identical files will create the same value, and 2 differing files will generate different values)? I really need the generation of the value t...more >>

Is it possible to use the Registry classes from OpenNetCF if im using the emulator? Or do I need a real device in order to read and write registry values? <P> ...more >>

I used to be able to do this using PPC2002. I upgraded my device (iPAQ 3955) to PPC2003 and now cannot move a file from the device to the desktop using the Network Share option in File Explorer. Here's what I used to do successfully: 1. Dock the iPAQ. 2. Run File Explorer on device. 3. Clic...more >>

I need to create folders on a synced PocketPC remotely from desktop in a batch file. Any recommandations? Thanks! ...more >>

Hi, Please recommend a course of action.... Im working on my first .NET CF project and writing an app using VB.NET. It is a critical requirement that my app detects the wireless connection every 'second' as it 'could' receive datagrams from the host network. Ive read a number of discussions ...more >>

My Pocket PC device will have a wireless connection to the internet and there are some web services that I need to call to pass an XML document to. I will, within the Pocket PC app be reading the XML file and putting the data into a dataset to use within the device with a SQL CE database. When ...more >>

I syncronize the time on a pocketpc using SetSystemTime. I don't use Activesync. When this happens the Calendar automatically pops up and gets in the face of my application. Is there a way to put my application back on top or not have the calendar insert itself? I am using vb.net, the appl...more >>

Hi, I have a list of assemblies which are used in my desktop application. Can i use them in a smart device application ? .... And can i use assemblies created for a smart device application in a windows desktop application ? JLD...more >>

Hi, What are advantages and drawbacks about these protocols ? How to choose between them ? JLD...more >>

Hi All I wonder what is the diferrence between those two API functions [DllImport("coredll.dll") private static extern IntPtr GetCapture() [DllImport("coredll.dll") private static extern IntPtr GetFocus() Thanks for any help ; Best regard Chris...more >>

Hi, can somebody explain me ho to update the platform builder in .net 2003 with the CF sp2?, i mean the system.data.dll, System.Windows.Forms.dll etc. thanks...more >>

Can I add a Pocket PC as a member of a Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition domain in order to log in to the network?...more >>

Hello everybody, I've developed Remoting components running on a desktop (with .NET *regular* framework) I have a couple of industrial PDAs running Win CE .NET 4.1 that need to connect and use these 'desktop' components over a WLAN (wifi LAN). Obviously the compact framework does not support R...more >>

Hi, I want to copy a complete folder from the Pocket PC to PC. The connection between the Pocket PC and the stand-alone Pc is via RAS. Up to now, I use to try the system.io.file.copy(x,y) function. For a only FILE is this alright, but if i want the complete Files of the folder. For example...more >>

Is there an Internet Explorer ActiveX control for Pocket PC?...more >>