Why wont P2K programs connect to my phone?

Make sure that you have the USB device drivers installed, they do not come with Windows XP. For more reference, refer to the Start Here guide.

Next, always remember that in order for you to be able to use P2K programs, that first a P2K connection must be made between your phone and your computer. To create the P2K connection, you need to start MSU - Motorola Software Update ***OR*** start Phone Programmer which is provided in the PST suite of programs (commonly referred to simply as PST).

So first start *1* of those programs, and let it get connected to your phone (PST wont show any sign of connection, but just give it a second). Sometimes a series of USB chimes is heard while the P2K connection is made. MSU will report that a connection has been made. Once the P2K connection has been created via one of these programs, you can then go ahead and start P2K Seem Edit or P2K Commander and use them accordingly.