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Modern Windows systems may not recognize the cradle immediately. Follow these steps to install the driver manually:

| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Driver installs but cradle not detected | Windows Driver Signature Enforcement (on x64 systems) | Disable driver signature enforcement temporarily ( bcdedit /set testsigning on ) or reboot into “Disable Driver Signature Enforcement” mode. | | ActiveSync/WMDC shows “Guest” only | Missing partnership or incorrect USB role on the handheld | On the Symbol device, go to → Uncheck “Enable advanced network functionality”. | | COM port appears but no sync | Older PL2303 chip not supported by new drivers | Use PL2303 driver version 3.3.2 or older. Newer drivers drop support for counterfeit/fake chips common in old cradles. | | Driver installs, but device disconnects randomly | Power management on USB root hub | In Device Manager → USB Root Hub → Properties → Power Management → Uncheck “Allow computer to turn off this device”. | symbol usb sync cradle driver

If you are documenting this for a project: Modern Windows systems may not recognize the cradle