Q: ActiveSync defines by default that the Sync Files will be under “My Documents”. How do I change this location, if for instance, I want it under D:\PocketPC?

A: You will need to make the changes in the registry if you want to change the target folder settings since Activesync will not allow you to do it. Please note that m modify the Registry contents is never supported by any of the manufacturers. If you want to do it anyways, then it is recommended you first backup the registry information using the File -> Export feature in the registry.

Step 1: Start the Registry Editor. Go to the Start menu, then RUN, and type REGEDIT and click OK.

Step 2: Locate the synchronization key by navigating through the following
folders.

– HKEY_CURRENT_USER
– Software
– Microsoft
– Windows CE Services
– Partners
– **********
-Services
–  Synchronization

The ********** will be a string containing a combination of numbers and alphabets. If you have had several partnerships created, then you will find >1 entries here. You will need to identify the key containing the current partnership information. You can identify which string holds your current partnership information is by looking at the Briefcase Path key. It should
display the synchronization folder, and will also your device name. This is the key we need to edit.

Double-click on the Briefcase Path key, and the key will load so you can edit it. Enter the name of the folder you want your device to sync to.

Ensure you enter the correct path to the new folder you wish to target and
insert \ at the end of it.

Step 3: Restart your computer.

After booting, when you synchronize your target folder would be the one specified by you. Now you can move the contents of the old folder and/or delete it.