Is Windows Mobile Device Center Compatible With Windows 10?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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WMDC will work

on Windows 10 with the following exceptions. WMDC will install on Windows 10 Home version but will not make the USB connection. WMDC can be installed on Windows 10 version 1607 and earlier with no issues.

What replaces Windows mobile device center in Windows 10?

With the new latest Windows OS version i.e. Windows 10, the Windows mobile device center is replaced with

the Sync Center

and trust me it is very useful. With the help of Sync Center, you can easily Sync your contacts, calendar, tasks, etc. in real time if both the devices are ON.

Is Windows mobile device center still supported?


Windows Mobile Device Center is no longer supported

The content in this article is for Windows Mobile Device Center which is no longer supported. The corresponding downloads have been removed from the Microsoft Download Center.

How do I download Windows Mobile Center for Windows 10?

  1. Go to control panel.
  2. Select Program and Features.
  3. Select Turn Windows features on or off.
  4. Add .NET Framework 3.5 and Click OK.
  5. Click Let Windows Update download the files for you.
  6. Select Restart Now.

How do I run Windows Mobile Center on Windows 10?

  1. Double click on this and click on the “Log On“ tab at the top of the screen. …
  2. Now click on Start, type in “Mobile Device Manager”, right click on the app and pin it to your task bar.

What replaced ActiveSync in Windows 10?

The replacement for ActiveSync is called ‘

Windows Mobile Device Center

‘ (WMDC).

How do I fix Windows Mobile Center in Windows 10?

  1. Run all Windows Updates.
  2. Install the Windows Mobile Device Center driver using compatibility mode.
  3. Perform the Registry Update.
  4. Reboot your PC.
  5. Check connection and test.

How do I connect a Windows CE device to Windows 10?

  1. Connect your device to your PC.
  2. Download the Windows Mobile Device Center(from the link provided above)
  3. Select ‘Run this program from its current location' and click OK.
  4. Follow Instructions on the screen.

How do I use ActiveSync on Windows 10?

  1. To create a new account, go to Windows Settings and click Accounts:
  2. Go to Email & app accounts section and click Add an account under Email, calendar, and contacts:
  3. In the Choose an account window select Advanced setup and click Exchange ActiveSync:

How do I connect to Windows Mobile Device Center?

  1. Plug the Mobile Computer into the PC/Laptop using a USB cradle;
  2. Start Windows Mobile Device Center (ActiveSync 4.5 in Windows XP). …
  3. Under ‘Mobile Device Settings', click ‘Connection settings'.
  4. Select all checkboxes, then under ‘This computer is connected to:' select ‘The Internet'.
  5. Click OK.

What can I use instead of Windows Mobile Device Center?

  • Mobile Connect utility software.
  • USB Flash Drive compatibility.
  • Wifi Remote Access utility.

What are the features supported by Windows Mobile?

  • Greater Start Screen personalisation. …
  • Cortana: Finally arrives to take on Apple's Siri and Google's Google Now. …
  • Action Centre for notifications. …
  • Word Flow Keyboard. …
  • Skype Integration. …
  • Upgraded imaging experience. …
  • New Sense feature for Windows users. …
  • Slew of new delights.

How do I connect my handheld device to my computer?

  1. Use the USB Cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.
  2. Open the Notifications panel and tap the USB connection icon .
  3. Tap the connection mode you want to use to connect to the PC.

How can I download Windows Mobile?

  1. Windows 10 Mobile. …
  2. Is your device supported? …
  3. Sign up for the Windows Insider Program. …
  4. Install the Windows Insider app. …
  5. Prepare your device for installation. …
  6. Enrol for updates. …
  7. Install Windows 10 Mobile.

What is the Sync Center in Windows 10?

Sync Center is a feature that was introduced in Windows Vista, and it has been supported in many subsequent versions of Windows including Windows 10 Pro. The main purpose of Sync Center is

to synchronize your files with a network server

so that you always have the most updated copies when you need them.

What is a Vista device?

Windows Vista is a

major release of the Windows NT operating system

developed by Microsoft. … Vista aimed to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and media between computers and devices.

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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.