Frequently asked question
During the installation of ArcGIS for Windows Mobile version 10.2.1 on Windows OS (operating systems), the message 'Warning: Missing Prerequisites' may be returned if Windows Mobile Device Center is not installed prior to installing ArcGIS for Windows Mobile. The warning can be ignored, as it is only applicable if the ArcGIS for Windows Mobile application or projects must be deployed to a Windows Mobile OS device used in the field.
Although Windows 10 is not listed as a supported operating system, it runs without major issues (other than Windows Mobile Device Center issues and Mobile GP Tools missing after upgrading ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Server to v 10.4x).
Windows Mobile Device Center is required to connect the handheld device to a Windows machine. If it is not yet installed on the Windows OS machine when installing ArcGIS for Windows Mobile, the following warning message appears.
Several options depending on the customers project requirements:
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