I am currently running Windows 7 RC1 64bit on my system. I have been using BirdieSync and Thunderbird with no problems whatsoever before Windows 7. Now, it works fine in Windows 7, I can synchronize and all that jazz without a hitch. The problem that I do have is that whenever I connect my SmartPhone via USB (or Bluetooth) I would get the following pop-up:
"There is no email program associated to perform the requested action. Please install an email program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
I would click 'ok', the box would go away, and then Thunderbird would launch and it would synchronize without a problem.
It is just annoying to have to navigate to the window and click 'ok' each and every time.
I did try setting the defaults in the Default Programs control panel and it is indeed set to Thunderbird. I had found a similar post to which there was a "solution" as to where I install Thunderbird first before installing WMDC. I had done that as well already, all to no avail, the no default email box still pops up. Any ideas how to get rid of this annoying message each time I connect the phone?
Thanks for any advice!
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Yes, but unsure of how to do in Win 7.
If XP, I would tell you to go to Windows Explorer->Tools->Folder Options->File Types and then go through the list. Anything that has to do with ANY type of Email, set it to TB.
Also, if 7 is like xp, Find the Set Program Access and Defaults and confirm that TB is set there as well, for Address Books, Email, I'm guessing whatever you are trying to sync.
I'm sure there is something in the syncing that also needs to be set to TB, but I don't use it.
Does your smartphone have Updated software for Win 7?
I looked through filetypes and checked all the unknown and didn't see anything that could have anything to do with filetypes.
If you read my last paragraph in my first post, I did try the default programs route as well, but it doesn't make a difference.
The only things I sync are: Address book, calendar, and tasks. I don't bother with emails.
What do you mean by update my smartphone software for windows 7? it currently has Windows Mobile 6.1 on it....
What do you mean by update my smartphone software for windows 7? it currently has Windows Mobile 6.1 on it....
Well, I mean since Windows 7 hasn't technically been fully released, there may be software conflicts, which you seem to be experiencing. Obviously, you are getting this annoying pop-up which is pointless, because once you OK past it, everything seems to work properly, so whatever software is trying to run when you plug in your smartphone is causing this error.
wmdhost.exe appears to belong to Windows Mobile Device Center. Perhaps that software isn't 64 Bit compatible, perhaps it isn't Win 7 ready.
Found a few posts regarding these two programs but not exactly the same situation you describe. Perhaps MS hasn't tested it yet.
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hmm.. guess I'll just have to wait until win7 can hopefully fix it i guess... thanks for your help though... unfortunately I willl not be affording to be paying for this service so I'll be cancelling my trial by this Sunday. Hopefully something'll turn up... thanks again mtz1of4, you've been a big help!
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