Microsoft ActiveSync for Windows

By Microsoft
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Key Details of Microsoft ActiveSync

Synchronize your Windows Mobile-based device with a Windows powered desktop PC.
Last updated on April 30, 2019
There have been 3 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Developer's Description

Synchronize your Windows Mobile-based device with a Windows powered desktop PC.

Synchronize your Windows Mobile-based device with a Windows powered desktop PC.

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-based devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Windows-based PC and Windows Mobile-based device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications to and from your device. In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 so that you can keep your e-mail, calendar data, tasks and contact information updated wirelessly when youre away from your PC. ActiveSync 4.5 supports PC sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection.

Version 4.5 improves issues related to setup, partnerships, and connectivity with the PC and Microsoft Exchange.

Microsoft ActiveSync for Windows

By Microsoft
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GENERAL

Release: July 23, 2007

Latest update: April 30, 2019

Version: 4.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,168,767

Downloads Last Week: 5

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3/5

133 User Votes

Disappointed-won't work with older phone & Win8.1 PC
babgmulJuly 18, 2014
Pros
Love this product. Had no problems for YEARS with my Win7 & previous PC platforms syncing with older Verizon Qualcomm Smartphone.
Cons
Upgraded PC to Win 8.1 and CANNOT sync smartphone using ActiveSync. There is not even a version of ActiveSync for the 8.1 platform.
Summary
Don't like the Cloud for storing some sensitive information, so haven't upgraded my phone yet & prefer ActiveSync directly with my PC. Wish it worked on 8.1. Not sure if there's a work-around way to sync my Outlook calendar & contacts (especially) with my new PC. FRUSTRATED!!! Luckily I still have my older PC and luckily I save my Outlook files on an external drive so that I can unplug from the new machine & plug into the older machine, so at least I can sync my Outlook at least once a week (whereas I used to sync it CONSTANTLY!) If there's a workaround for the my Dell 8.1 machine, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!! Thanks.
Doesn't Work with Windows Vista or Later!
1PunchKOMay 4, 2013
Pros
Looked good at first, but only if you use a OS older than Vista
Cons
It won't work on systems that use Vista or newer
Summary
Who doesn't use atleast Vista by now? Vista, Windows8, etc all not supported by Microsoft? Upon installing you will get a message that says to go to Windows Mobile Media for another solution. Hope this helps!
Does not work with SP to Win 8 Phone
BlueOn2April 20, 2013
Pros
If it works with your system, it offers to make a quick and simple way of keeping your PC/Laptop and phone in sync. If it works
Cons
Could not get it to sync my PC running XP and a Win 8 Phone.
Summary
Does not appears to work with some set-ups
The best sync program I have used so far.
whitejuneauJanuary 15, 2012
Pros
Easy to install. The program gives easy to understand opening window that allows you to sync in either direction between cell and pc. It also gives me the option to sync with either internal or external memory. Tranfer rate is quick and easy to locate.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Of the three different sync programs I have used over the last eight years this one is the best. I do not have to search for the memory area in the cell to add or remove information. Every thing is right in front of me when I open the program.
It appears to do what it's supposed to.
tecter100November 3, 2011
Pros
Sychs my HP Jornado just fine.
Cons
None at this time.
Summary
The program works just fine, but isn't it SAD that I had to buy a 12 y/o pocket PC, because my $350.00 2011 tablet, does not have an address book and I cannot seem to locate such a rudimentary application for that purpose.
Weak and disappointing
jurassien65October 29, 2011
Pros
Sometime allow a sync
Cons
Most of the time cannot connect, and even after reboots problem persists. Not compatible with Avira Antivirus....difficult to parametrize at least!
Summary
Too unpredictable for professional use.
The-ThoughtAugust 15, 2011
Pros
Works well, when it works.
Cons
Incredible unreliable program.
Summary
Sometimes (sometimes!) works in an instant. However, most of the time it takes hours to connect suddenly to the desktop pc. Can waist valuable unproductive time, when trying to synchronize fast during the day. I tried many firewall configurations, yet, this annoying, but essential program seems to have a will of its own. Thus, i recommend to use this at the end of the working day. If lucky, it gets the job done.
Work around
jrbdabAugust 10, 2011
Pros
Works well, when it works
Cons
Hangs up, takes 50% of CPU,
Summary
starts multiple killnt.exe.... go to task manager and kill them all , it will restart them but, just keep killing them till its not running at all. also keep connections disabled except while actually in use, or it won't release the port its used
NOT working ???
mattfromaboveJune 23, 2011
Pros
no pro as it is NOT working
Cons
everything AGAINST - Microsoft is a shitty company that releases software that is not compatible with their own products
Summary
I got cellular with windows I got PC with windows i got active Sync - pity it is not doing ANYTHING apart cousing 'dangerous/serious' damage to system (blue screen- closure, etc). Now tell me - in what way an ordinary consumer, who has no doctorate in informatics can deal with microsoft products? Their help and checking for problems is useless. APART this problem with ActiveSync, I found something really 'FUNNY' - my NEW notebook with XP is NOT transmitting problems to Microsoft (of course some BUG), I'm NOT able to register windows, the operating system has inside Bluetoothe support (I used it on my old PC), but it is partially BLOCKED on the notebook, so i'm not able to use microsoft software but the third party.... REALLY the leading company of the XXIst century.... WHY this company still exists???<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jun 23, 2011<p/>SIMPLY NO COMMENT.... any attempt to send ANY problem status (automatic) to microsoft.... Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently: synclogs@microsoft.com Technical details of permanent failure: Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain. We recommend contacting the other email provider for further information about the cause of this error. The error that the other server returned was: 550 550 5.4.1 synclogs@microsoft.com: Recipient address rejected: Access Denied (state 14).
I use Active Sync all the time. I really like it.
stratcomJune 20, 2011
Pros
It's really nice to be able to use Microsoft Word and Exel on the Pocket PC and Desktop both and update with the Pocket PC or the Desktop and transfer between the two.
Cons
I don't really have any cons.
Summary
It is a great program and very useful. I use it all the time.