This occurred for a customer on AudioVox 6600. There wasn't much helpfulness in the exception, but the error code means: 28558: SQL Server CE encountered problems in creating the SQL Server CE database. Any idea why this would fail on one device when it seems to have worked with many ot...more >>

Somebody know if it's possible to make very fast the emalator without to simulate the really slowly of a device ? VS2005 ...more >>

How can I format the value in datagrid columns ? VS2005 ...more >>

On my device I am writing for there are two tab keys, one to tab back one to tab forward. The problem is I don't want tab to move me from the textbox that is currently focused. I thought about capturing the tab key pressed or key down event and focusing on the textbox again but the tab key...more >>

Hi All, Is there a way I can catch all mouse events. (regardless of the Form that is on view) Thanks Anbeyon ...more >>

So I developed this Compact Framework app using VS 2003, and an iPaq HX 4700 running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Version 4.21.1008 Build 14132. The application works great and the CAB files deploy to other devices with the same specs and run with no problems. While I was developing ...more >>

Hi all, I've been having a play over the weekend with VS 2005 and what an improvement on 2003. I've come across a couple of things which I can't seem to work out ... does anybody here know how to solve these? 1. With ActiveSync v3.8 you can cradle the emulator and AS will talk to it so y...more >>

Hi All, I'm new in SmarthPhones C# programming and I have found nothing about how to put a C# form application running in backgound until the user decides to look over it (something like Windows tray icons ). Can anyone help me? Thank you in advance! ...more >>

I am using VS.net 2005 and CF 2.0, i have access file (.mdb) and i want to connect to this file from VS.net , but when i make the connection i cant find any dataset created and sometimes it is created but with errors, so is the problem that CF 2.0 doesnt support connection to Access files, and...more >>

Hi All, Does any one know what the resolution of the standard VB.Net timer control is ? I have to implement some Pulse Width modulation to drive 4 different colour LEDS (Red, Green, Blue and White) and vary the on / off times in order to generate different colours. Does any one have any ...more >>

I have a handheld pc (Symbol MC9060G scanner) running Pocket PC 2003. I need to link data to/from the handheld to an AS400 DB2 database. Is the best method to: 1. Access data directly from the handheld via ODBC (will system.data.odbc) work on a handheld using .NET CF? OR 2. Use a Web Servi...more >>

Hi, I have a smart cleint project for pocket pc and I install dll generated for pocket pc on a windows ce system. Is that operation can cause some problem ? Thanks...more >>

Hi, I'd like to know what are the difference between a cab generated for pocket pc and a cab generated for Windows CE ? If I install a cab generate for pocket pc on windows ce, is that operation can cause a problem ? Thanks ...more >>

Hello to all NG. I'm using the EnumDisplaySettings to get information on current display driver properties. The EnumDisplaySettings require a DEVMODE structure that in C++ is declared as: typedef struct_devicemode { WCHAR dmDeviceName[CCHDEVICENAME]; WORD dmSpecVersion; WORD dmDrive...more >>

I am using VS.Net 2005, is there any way to play wav or mp3 files in pocket pc without using DLL done by third party? if no, so from where could i download DLL for playing sound? Thanks in advance.. ...more >>

I was told this can be done via Oddexy CFCOM in VS2003. But I read MSDN article yesterday saying it can be done directly in VS 2005 and MP 10 SDK. Any ideas? Thanks! ...more >>

I am programming with VB.NET 2003 onto an XDA II. Does anyone know a way to hook into the email contacts list, and perhaps list them in a combo box or something? I have tried several things but to no luck, and any help would be most appreciated....more >>

hello list, i have a question relating to the treeview control in the compact framework. this is what i would likt to achieve and i have no idea where to start... i would like to abilty to have a gradient type of effect on a treenode (individual) with a picture next to it.. is this har...more >>

Hey guys, doesn anyone know the release date of vs2005 in aus nathan ...more >>

Welcome Since my application grew a little, now I have a problem with it. The problem is, that in whatever way I close it, it stays in memory. Only VS 2003 complaints about 'sharing violation', the application can be normally rerun on device. My device is Windows CE 4.2. I've read a lot on thi...more >>

I am trying to use the new string.Split function thats splits a string delimited by another string. The function works fine in a Winform app, but not in a Pocket Pc application. According to the product documentation this function should be supported by the compact framework. Does anyone know ...more >>

How can I get the letter information(like new letter,subject) from PPC Outlook in my C# PPC ap? ...more >>

Hi: Where can get about this DOC? Thank you! ...more >>

Usually in VS2005 I can format all the textbox on the form with a simple format in the property of the text box. How can I have the same result but with WM2005 develop ?? ...more >>

Is it possible to to open files from a shared network folder? The following code works with local files but not in the network folder: public static string testRead() { string str = @"\\192.168.0.25\daten\test.txt"; //string str = @"\storage card\test.txt"; try { ...more >>