I don't want to hijack the thread - but Conan just gave me a way in.
I have an iPAQ PDA which will NOT ActiveSynch as it says on the box.
When I put the PDA in the cradle, the computer (either desktop or laptop) says "Device detected: Synchronising"
But it will say that for days and days and days - with the little green icon in the system tray whirling around.
I'm pretty sure it's fairly simple set-up trouble - but I'm bu**ered if I know what I'm doing wrong.
Q: Does the device have to be labled, or named, in any way to make it lock up?