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Obex Configuration Service Provider

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The Obex Configuration Service Provider configures the Obex server, which performs Bluetooth and infrared beaming. If the device is being run by the Obex server and has the associated hardware, the device can receive Bluetooth and infrared beams.

Note Access to this Configuration Service Provider is determined by Security roles. Because OEMs and Mobile Operators can selectively disallow access, ask them about the availability of this Configuration Service Provider. For more information, see Security Roles.

Note This Configuration Service Provider is not available on Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC.

Characteristics

  • HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Obex
    This characteristic must be present to change the Obex mode.

Parms

  • IsEnabled
    This parm is used in the HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Obex characteristic to set the Obex mode. It can be true or false.

    Value Description
    0 False. Obex is off; the device cannot receive beams.
    1 True. Obex is on; the device can receive infrared and Bluetooth beams if the relevant hardware is present and turned on.

    The following table shows the default settings.

    Permissions Read/write
    Data type Boolean
    Roles allowed to query and update setting OEM

    Carrier

    Carrier-TPS

    Manager

    AuthenticatedUser

    Unathenticated User

Elements

Elements Available
parm-query Yes
noparm No
nocharacteristic No
characteristic-query No

For information about specific elements, see MSPROV DTD Elements.

See Also

Configuration Service Provider Reference for Windows Mobile Devices | Obex Configuration Service Provider Examples

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