Software Update: Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1

Via Anonymous: 31180 we are notified of a new version of Microsoft ActiveSync. The program has been updated to 3.7.1 and includes improved USB drivers. ActiveSync is used, for example, to synchronize the calendars on the PC and handheld and to beam files back and forth. The release notes leave the following changes:

Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 addresses the top USB connectivity issues resulting in significant increase in connectivity reliability. Specifically, ActiveSync 3.7.1:

• Enhances USB driver to improve connection stability and avoid crashes
• Improves detection of cradled devices
  • Addresses issue with ActiveSync falling into guest mode repeatedly
  • Addresses issue where desktop fails to detect cradled device
  • Addresses issue where device and desktop report different connection states and sync does not start
• Improves the reliability of large file transfers
• Enhances Desktop Connection Wizard UI to make connection setup easier
• Improves stability to reduce application level crashes