WM2003 SE Backup

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Richard Tubb wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm the user of a Dell Axim x50v running Windows Mobile 2003 SE.
>
> Having recently lost the contents of my PDA to a dead battery, I'd like to
> be able to do a full backup of the device so that when I run a restore all
> my applications and settings are put back in place - even after a hard
> reset.
>
> Updating data using Activesync is not an issue - but the time it takes me to
> re-install all applications after a hard reset is considerable.
>
> I've seen 3rd party applications that say they will do this but did notice
> ActiveSync 3.8.0 has a "backup" function built in. I can't seem to find any
> documentation on this feature however. Can anybody shed any light on whether
> this function will enable me to do a Full Backup of my PDA or whether I
> should be looking to a 3rd party app? If so, any suggestions?
>

Yes, ActiveSync's backup feature will do a full restore after a hard
reset. Make sure you have Regional Settings set to match the backup's
when you come to restore.

Nikki

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Buy a CF or SD storage card for your Axim X50v. Then go to:

- Start
- Data Backup

It can backup and restore directly from a Storage card the built-in Flash
RAM.
--
Todd Ogasawara, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Online Editor - http://MobileViews.com/ -- PDA & Wireless Info
http://www.OgasaWalrus.com/MobileDot/ - Brief News & Comments

"Richard Tubb" <richard@netlinktrading.co.uk> wrote in message
news:%23%23Irv8EFFHA.3244@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I'm the user of a Dell Axim x50v running Windows Mobile 2003 SE.
>
> Having recently lost the contents of my PDA to a dead battery, I'd like to
> be able to do a full backup of the device so that when I run a restore all
> my applications and settings are put back in place - even after a hard
> reset.
>
> Updating data using Activesync is not an issue - but the time it takes me
> to re-install all applications after a hard reset is considerable.
>
> I've seen 3rd party applications that say they will do this but did notice
> ActiveSync 3.8.0 has a "backup" function built in. I can't seem to find
> any documentation on this feature however. Can anybody shed any light on
> whether this function will enable me to do a Full Backup of my PDA or
> whether I should be looking to a 3rd party app? If so, any suggestions?
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard Tubb.
> www.netlinktrading.co.uk
>

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In message <uoxdBYEGFHA.3368@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl>, "Richard Tubb"
<richard@netlinktrading.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi Todd,
>
> That's really helpful - it'll enable me to restore from my SDCard whilst
on
> the move (i.e. away from my desktop backup). I tried it today and although
> the backup was quite slow (10 minutes for a 32MB backup) it will prove most
> useful.
>
> Many thanks for the great advice!
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard Tubb.
> www.netlinktrading.co.uk
>
> "Todd Ogasawara, MVP Mobile Devices" <Todd_MSN@NOSPAMmsn.com> wrote in
> message news:%23QkblaFFFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Buy a CF or SD storage card for your Axim X50v. Then go to:
> >
> > - Start
> > - Data Backup
> >
> > It can backup and restore directly from a Storage card the built-in Flash
> > RAM.
> > --
> > Todd Ogasawara, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
> > Online Editor - http://MobileViews.com/ -- PDA & Wireless Info
> > http://www.OgasaWalrus.com/MobileDot/ - Brief News & Comments
> >
> > "Richard Tubb" <richard@netlinktrading.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:%23%23Irv8EFFHA.3244@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I'm the user of a Dell Axim x50v running Windows Mobile 2003 SE.
> >>
> >> Having recently lost the contents of my PDA to a dead battery, I'd like
> >> to be able to do a full backup of the device so that when I run a restore
> >> all my applications and settings are put back in place - even after a
> >> hard reset.
> >>
> >> Updating data using Activesync is not an issue - but the time it takes
me
> >> to re-install all applications after a hard reset is considerable.
> >>
> >> I've seen 3rd party applications that say they will do this but did
> >> notice ActiveSync 3.8.0 has a "backup" function built in. I can't seem
to
> >> find any documentation on this feature however. Can anybody shed any
> >> light on whether this function will enable me to do a Full Backup of
my
> >> PDA or whether I should be looking to a 3rd party app? If so, any
> >> suggestions?
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Richard Tubb.
> >> www.netlinktrading.co.uk

This (an x50v) is my 4th pocket pc and I've used sprite backup on the last
3 even though each one had a backup utility included with it. Automatic, set
it and forget it backups. It's one of the first apps I install when I buy
a new pda. www.spritesoftware.com
Hth,
Dean

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In message <421dc799$0$65177$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader03.plus.net>, "Zax"
<cacofonix@nospam_mail.com> wrote:
>
> > This (an x50v) is my 4th pocket pc and I've used sprite backup on the
last
> > 3 even though each one had a backup utility included with it. Automatic,
> > set
> > it and forget it backups. It's one of the first apps I install when I
buy
> > a new pda. www.spritesoftware.com
> > Hth,
> > Dean
>
>
> sprite backup strongly recommended. try the premium version- has a free
> trial period. allows backup and restore from PC/network.
> can use it to 'clone' the pocketpc
> excellent for automated backup (setup and forget- except deleting older
> backup files every few weeks...)
>

Open Sprite backup on the pocket pc. Tap Options/Backup options. Check manage
old backup files, then options and set your preferences. No need to manually
delete older backup files.
Hth
Dean