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Windows mobile on older model handheld inventory scanner?

Aug 6, 2019 6:43AM PDT

I am trying to find a low cost option for a small business inventory system. I have found a Datalohic DL-kyman model which is currently running windows CE. To be compatible with the business software I would need it to run windows mobile. Does anyone know if and how a upgrade from windows CE to windows mobile would be possible on this device? Thank you!

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Re: install Windows mobile
Aug 6, 2019 7:04AM PDT

That seems a question for the maker. Their site a has link to their technical support.

But I've never seen a system being dependent on the OS of another device, if that other device supports the same protocols for an interface.

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Small world.
Aug 6, 2019 8:26AM PDT

Long ago I had Windows Mobile apps. They were .NET based and would run on most versions of Windows Mobile and even CE. So try it anyway.