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Steps to allow Windows Mobile Device Center
in Windows Live OneCare

Follow these steps to allow Windows Live OneCare to recognize Windows Mobile Device Center.

Note: If you are running a Beta version of Windows Live OneCare, please upgrade to the official release version of Windows Live OneCare 1.5 before following these steps.

  • Open the Windows Live OneCare application by double clicking on the system tray icon.
    Onecare Step 1
  • On the left pane, click on Change OneCare Settings and accept prompts to bring up settings screen.
    Onecare Step 2
  • Navigate to the Firewall tab and click on Firewall Connection Tool.
    Onecare Step 3
  • Ensure that ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center – synchronize my mobile devices with my computer rule is checked.
    Onecare Step 4
  • Click on the Advanced Settings button to bring up the advanced settings configuration screen.
    Onecare Step 5
  • Navigate to the Ports and Protocolstab and click Add.
    Onecare Step 6
  • Make sure to:
    Onecare Step 7
    • Create a port called “Windows Mobile Device Center”.
    • Specify TCP Port range to be port 5721.
    • Specify “Inbound [local ports]” in the “For Connections” dropdown.
    • Scope is set to “Local network (subnet)”.
  • Click OK to exit the screen and successively to exit all Windows Live OneCare screens.
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