Blackberry Desktop Software a Problem

I am pissed off trying to install Blackberry desktop Software on My PC. The CD that comes along with the Handset is a **bleep**, it doesnt work and my PC gets hang when i use it, although i tried to download Desktop software from Internet but then so the same is not getting installed. I am using Microsoft XP SP2 OS , But once the files are unzipped , it initiates windows installer and when we choose a language it closes down and dissapears.
I think Blackberry loses ground in terms of Softwares when it comared to close Rival Nokia, excellent supprot for software , where as i am fed up with Blackberry software support.
Zubin...

Hi and Welcome to the Community!
A little research and details might help your situation...for instance, see here:
http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/desktop/system_requirements.jsp
If the version that came on that CD is 6.0.2 or later, then your system already does not meet the minimum requirements (XP SP3 is required). You'd need to use an older version unless you install SP3. Fortunately, RIM makes many different versions available for folks in exactly your circumstance:
https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22
Good luck!
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Hi and Welcome to the Community!
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http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/Desktop-Software-for-PC/Cleanly-quot-Starting-Over-quot-with-...
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