BlackBerry Desktop Manager sync error

When using the Blackberry Desktop Manager to sync my new Bold with Outlook 2003/XP, I recieve the following error message: "The application's section is not file-based". The result is that there is no application configured to sync. How can I resolve this?
EDIT: Moved to create a new thread and changed the title
Message Edited by Andy on 11-05-2008 10:02 AM

http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/articles/693/KB15303_f.SAL_Public.html
The search box on top-right of this page is your true friend, and the public Knowledge Base too:

Similar Messages

Blackberry Desktop Manager - receiving error

I am having a problem with the Desktop Manager and synching on one of my computers. My home computer synchs no problem at all. The one at work used to but now within 10 seconds of it trying to synch I get the message "The operation terminated unexpectedly". Does anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks!

http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB15735&sliceId=1&docTy...

Blackberry Desktop Manager Sync

I am unable to sync my calendar and address book. I am receiving error messages. "The operation terminated unexpectedly" or "Unknown error reported".
Please help!!

Hi,
Please specify PC OS and DM version you are running.
If you are running Vista, try this:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB13801&sliceId=SAL_Pub...
Please let me know!
Click Accept as Solution for posts that have solved your issue(s)!
Be sure to click Like! for those who have helped you.
Install BlackBerry Protect it's a free application designed to help find your lost BlackBerry smartphone, and keep the information on it secure.

Runtime Error with Desktop Manager Sync

When configuring the syncing options for my Blackberry 8800 World Edition in Desktop Manager 5.0 on Vista Business, I encounter the error "A session of that type has not been started." This occurs when attempting to configure any of the sync applications with MS Outlook 2007. I really need to be able to sync my Blackberry with my computer, as my contact list changes from both directions. Thank you very much, I hope someone has an answer!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi!
I thought you might not open a thread!
Look at these articles and see what's relevant, and then we can talk about it, OK?
Thanks,
Bifocals
KB02206 How to perform a clean uninstall of BlackBerry Desktop Software Most important.
KB14346 Prevent BlackBerry Desktop Manager from starting automatically when the computer starts
KB03872 Invalid command line parameters error when starting BlackBerry Desktop Manager
KB14165
"Error 1500. Another installation is in progress. You must complete the
installation before continuing this one." occurs when installing
BlackBerry Desktop Manager
KB13187 How to uninstall or modify BlackBerry Desktop Manager on Windows Vista
KB13801 "Unknown Error Reported" appears when configuring synchronization in BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Click Accept as Solution for posts that have solved your issue(s)!
Be sure to click Like! for those who have helped you.
Install BlackBerry Protect it's a free application designed to help find your lost BlackBerry smartphone, and keep the information on it secure.

Error Syncing Contacts - 8330 and Mac Blackberry Desktop Manager

I am running Mac OS X 10.6.2, Blackberry 8330 version 4.5.0.127, and Blackberry Desktop Manager version 1.0.2 (build 8)
I get an error message when trying to sync my contacts to Entourage. Also, unlike calendar and task option windows, I do not get any selection options.
Any help would be appreciated.

I too had the same problem. See below... there's a workaround. Apparently they are working on it.
BlackBerry Desktop Manager is unable to detect the BlackBerry smartphone when the Mac computer is bo...

Blackberry desktop manager error message

When I install my bdm I receive an error message "Blackberry desktop manager has encountered a problem and needs to close". It carries on installing however till the end. When you try to open it, you get the same error message but then it opens up the application. The problem is that it does not detect my phone at all. I have tried every solution that I could find on the message boards - checked the USB ports (it picks up the blackberry and installs the software and charges), it is registered on the wireless network etc., etc. I am no technician so a lot of the answers went way above my head. I tried different versions of desktop manager but with the same result. What am I to do?
The error message that I get when I open up desktop manager is the following:
C\DOCUME~1\ANNELI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\4ef7_appcompat.txt

Try the following:
Make sure your BB is not connected to the computer.
Close the desktop manager.
Go to C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application data
Delete the entire Intellisync folder.
Connect your BB and open the desktop manager.
Sync your device.
~Tami~
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
-- Albert Einstein

Blackberry Electron 8800 JVM 102 Error Blackberry Desktop manager help

My blackberry got the JVm 102 error and i found out how to fix it using Blackberry Desktop manager, but i do not know which verson of blackberry Desktop manager i need, can any one help. thanks in advance -mike

Yes. Before you connect your device
go to options > advanced options > service books > scroll to Desktop (SYNC) and hit menu > delete
Run your sync on your PC, then go back to service books, hit menu > undelete. You will be good to go.
If you are the original poster (OP) and your issue is solved, please remember to click the "Accept as Solution" button so that others can more easily find it. If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the Star on the left of their post.

Error when updating Playbook OS version via Blackberry Desktop Manager

Greeting,
I have a batch of old playbooks which having the stack charging issue, but I found that I can update the OS to the newest version (2.1.0.1917) via Blackberry Desktop Manager, then the charging algorithm will be changed to the updated one and go over this dead battery issue. I was able to do so successfully in the past week smoothly on several devices.
But since this Monday, the Desktop Manager is saying "An updated Blackberry Desktop Software component must be installed before you can continue" when downloading the Desktop software and will appear "There was an error updating your software, an error has occurred while downloading the Blackberry Desktop Software.Please try again." and preventing the process. Seems there are some change on the server side starting this week which has caused this problem, but there's no error code to locate the exact issue.
I tried on 2 different computers as well as completed uninstalling and re-installing the Desktop manager, also tried to disable the automatic update as been advised in some threads. So no clue how to deal with it for now. It will be highly appreciate if some one can share some idea.
I've attached the step by step screenshots for reference, where you can find here:
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-playbook-f222/error-when-updating-playbook-os-version-via-bl...
Thanks,

BLock wrote:
Sorry I can not help you with your problem but perhaps you can help me.
Can you advise where I can find info on "disable the automatic update"?
just ignore the update if you dont want it on the playbook
for reloading the OS
First I would like you to do a Back Up of your PlayBook using your computer and BlackBerry Desktop Software.
This can be downloaded for free from http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/desktop/
After the Back Up is complete I need you to unplug your PlayBook and then push and hold down the Power Button until the unit Force Powers Off.
Now, while Desktop Software is still open on your computer and the PlayBook Powered Off, Connect the PlayBook to your computer.
You should see and error screen from Desktop Software pop up that has the options to Retry, Update, or Cancel.
QUICKLY choose the Update option.
This will erase all the information off of your PlayBook and Re-Write the Software back onto it. Once it's complete your PlayBook will need to go back through the setup wizard, and you can then perform a restore using Desktop Software to return your information. The only thing that won't come back after the restore are the apps that you downloaded from App World but they can be easily Re-Installed using the My World feature in App World.
Click here to Backup the data on your BlackBerry Device! It's important, and FREE!
Click "Accept as Solution" if your problem is solved. To give thanks, click thumbs up
Click to search the Knowledge Base at BTSC and click to Read The Fabulous Manuals
BESAdmin's, please make a signature with your BES environment info.
SIM Free BlackBerry Unlocking FAQ
Follow me on Twitter @knottyrope
Want to thank me? Buy my KnottyRope App here
BES 12 and BES 5.0.4 with Exchange 2010 and SQL 2012 Hyper V

Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac does not recognize any Calendars for syncing

ive installed the blackberry desktop manager for my Macbook and hooked my phone up through the USB port when I started the program and when I go to the calendar section it says "There are no calendars available on this computer for syncing. Please launch a new iCal and create a new calendar". How do I fix this? I have a lot of information on my iCal that I want transferred over to my phone, but it won't recognize the calendar in the program. Help

I'll try to help...first you did not provide any pertinent information for troubleshooting: Mac OS, device, device OS...
Now before you do anything go to iCal>File>Export and create an iCal archive (JIC). The rest is dependent on the OS (as each store iCal data differently)...It is possible that your calendar file is not where it should be. Try cleaning system and user cache. Restarting your mac and repair permissions.
On the device side, what do you have as the default CICAL? You could try forget device in the DM or trash the user>username>application support>BlackBerryDesktop folder and start over.
Now do you have more than one calendar? In the DM how are you setting the sync? Two Way, All Calendars...to what calendar are you adding on the device? Under Advanced Settings are you selecting All events and are you Replacing all calendar events on the Blackberry device? Remember that even if you have multiple calendars in iCal they will sync as one in the BlackBerry.
4.6.1.305 hybrid
Mac Pro 2X2.8 Quad SL

Blackberry desktop manager error code

Hey every body can write here that blackberry desktop manager 4.7 error code and problems..and why? cause- results -.....
Message Edited by melihlevent on 07-16-2009 04:21 PM
best regard
Blackberry support teams in linkedin ...join
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2785187&trk=anet_ug_hm
For Russian
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3183812&trk=anetsrch_name&goback=.gdr_1278482273982_1

Where to search BTSC
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/microsites/searchEntry.do
Click here to Backup the data on your BlackBerry Device! It's important, and FREE!
Click "Accept as Solution" if your problem is solved. To give thanks, click thumbs up
Click to search the Knowledge Base at BTSC and click to Read The Fabulous Manuals
BESAdmin's, please make a signature with your BES environment info.
SIM Free BlackBerry Unlocking FAQ
Follow me on Twitter @knottyrope
Want to thank me? Buy my KnottyRope App here
BES 12 and BES 5.0.4 with Exchange 2010 and SQL 2012 Hyper V

Mac Blackberry Desktop Manager Won't sync with New Bold 9650

I have a new Bold 9650 (upgraded from a curve). My curve recognized and would sync with no problems. I used BB Desktop Manager to restore my new bold with all it's contacts and such. When showing up in DM, the options for restore and back up are available. When I click on applications it says I need a newer version of desktop manager. I have downloaded the most recent from the website and it still says this.
More importantly, the SYNC option doesn't even come up while the two are connected. It stays greyed out and won't let me get the option to sync. This worked fine with the curve, but the bold won't sync!!! Help please!!!

I too had the same problem. See below... there's a workaround. Apparently they are working on it.
BlackBerry Desktop Manager is unable to detect the BlackBerry smartphone when the Mac computer is bo...

BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac won't remember my sync preferences

Each time I close BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac I and reopen it, I have to set all of my preferences for syncing my Calendar and Contacts again. The software remembers my selections as long as I don't quit the application, but once I quit it and reopen it they are gone.
I have tried deleting the plist files, uninstalling and reinstalling the software, but nothing fixes this issue.
This is happening on both of my MacBook Pros and with both of my BlackBerry devices.
Both MacBook Pros are running 10.6.1 and I have a BlackBerry Tour running 4.7.1.40 and a BlackBerry Curve 8330m running 4.5.0.138.

despite posts to the contrary there is a big compatibility problem with Apple LION and Blackberry Desktop manager.
BB are pretending that the problemdoes not exist, but just look over all the boards here and elsewhere.
Come on BLACKBERRY - sort it out
YOUR SHARE PRICE AND SALES DATA ARE TELLING YOU THAT CUSTOMERS ARE VOTING WITH THEIR FEET. I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE BB AS I USE THEM FOR MY BUSINESS.
GET ON TOP OF THE ISSUE - PLEASE

Mac version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager KB articles

The following is a list of knowledge base articles for the Mac version of BlackBerry® Desktop Manager:
KB18769 - System requirements for BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB18770 - Features of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB18771 - Installing and removing BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB18776 - How to back up and restore BlackBerry smartphone data using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19148 - How to synchronize a BlackBerry smartphone with Microsoft Entourage using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19150 - How to update or modify applications on a BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19151 - Faster Synchronization and Safer Synchronization options in BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19152 - How to synchronize music from iTunes using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19470 - Unable to Synchronize Mac Desktop Manager with Entourage 2004
KB19645 - Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) enabled BlackBerry smartphones are not detected by the BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac
KB16473 - Remove or uninstall BlackBerry Media Sync for Mac computers
KB19624 - After the TetherBerry application has been opened, the BlackBerry smartphone is not detected by BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0
KB19631 - Groups in Apple Address Book do not synchronize with contact list categories on the BlackBerry smartphone
KB19728 - The BlackBerry Desktop Manager is unable to detect the BlackBerry smartphone when the Mac computer is booted into Mac OS X 10.6 64bit mode
KB19682 - "Persistent Store Migration Failed" error message is received upon opening BlackBerry Desktop Manager
KB19683 - PIN, Home 2, Work 2, and Other field values within the contact list are removed from the BlackBerry smartphone after modifying the contact list entry in Microsoft Entourage
KB19636 - "Categories" field in Tasks does not synchronize between Entourage Notes and the BlackBerry smartphone
KB19625 - PIN field within the contact list does not transfer to the Address Book on the Mac
KB19596 - Synchronization using iCal with read-only calendars generates an incorrect prompt for conflict resolution in future synchronizations
KB19621 - Previously synchronized calendar or contact information gets erased from the Mac computer after synchronizing with the BlackBerry smartphone
KB19687 - Address Book synchronization completes, however no data is transferred to the BlackBerry smartphone
KB19630 - Calendar appointments accepted on the BlackBerry smartphone cannot be edited after synchronizing with iCal
KB19629 - Mass storage drives are not mounted after the Macintosh computer awakes from sleep mode
KB19640 - BlackBerry smartphone has only one Work/Home phone number after synchronization
*** We will continue to add more as they become available.
Message Edited by FozzyBear on 10-02-2009 09:35 PM
-FB
Come follow your BlackBerry Technical Team on Twitter! @BlackBerryHelp
Be sure to click Kudos! for those who have helped you.
Click "Accept as a Solution" for posts that have solved your issue(s)!

I think you're going to have a problem with that. http://forums.crackberry.com/mac-users-f62/desktop-manager-os-lion-624231/
Try BlackBerry support > BlackBerry Support

BB Desktop manager - sync not working both ways on new Tour

Events from BB will sync with Mac but if I put an event in iCal it will not sync with the BB.
Message: A SYNC ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE RETRY SYNC during calendar sync
Contacts will sync both ways
Computer: MACBOOK PRO
MAC OS X: VERSION 10.6.4
BB Smartphone Tour 9630
v5.0.0.624
Desktop Manager software v1.0.4 (build 10) Currently says I am updated.
Worked the first time, when desktop override smartphone selected and appeared to worked for a couple of days then I started getting this error. I did initially check out all the syncing, with trial contacts and events and had no problems for those first few days.
I tried to FORGET DEVICE. Worked the first time, again when desktop override, but then stops working again and get same error message.
Only change was that I added another email account to the phone (mobile me account).
The main reason I went with BB over the other phones from my provider was to sync my calendars and contacts and now it is not working and I have only had the phone a week. So frustrated.
Thanks,

Hey raspes,
Welcome to the BlackBerry Support Community Forums.
When you're stating the BlackBerry Desktop Software is not able to find the calendar, do you mean it is not listed in the list of Calendars in BlackBerry Desktop manager?
Have you tried forgetting the device and then re-attempting the synchronization?
Go into Device>Forget Device.
Once completed close BlackBerry Desktop Manager and re-open and it will ask you to re-setup the synchronization and all calendars should be listed now.
-ViciousFerret
Come follow your BlackBerry Technical Team on Twitter! @BlackBerryHelp
Be sure to click Like! for those who have helped you.
Click Accept as Solution for posts that have solved your issue(s)!

Unable to install Blackberry Desktop Manager on Windows 8

Hi Team,
Please help as I am trying to install Blackberry Desktop Software for my Blackberry Bold 4 (9900) phone,
I did not get any software CD with the phone hence downloaded the software from
http://us.blackberry.com/software/desktop.html
and when I try to install I get the following error,
I do not understand this issue can any one help me on this.
Windows ® Installer. V 5.0.9200.16384
msiexec /Option <Required Parameter> [Optional Parameter]
Install Options
</package | /i> <Product.msi>
Installs or configures a product
/a <Product.msi>
Administrative install - Installs a product on the network
/j<u|m> <Product.msi> [/t <Transform List>] [/g <Language ID>]
Advertises a product - m to all users, u to current user
</uninstall | /x> <Product.msi | ProductCode>
Uninstalls the product
Display Options
/quiet
Quiet mode, no user interaction
/passive
Unattended mode - progress bar only
/q[n|b|r|f]
Sets user interface level
n - No UI
b - Basic UI
r - Reduced UI
f - Full UI (default)
/help
Help information
Restart Options
/norestart
Do not restart after the installation is complete
/promptrestart
Prompts the user for restart if necessary
/forcerestart
Always restart the computer after installation
Logging Options
/l[i|w|e|a|r|u|c|m|o|p|v|x|+|!|*] <LogFile>
i - Status messages
w - Nonfatal warnings
e - All error messages
a - Start up of actions
r - Action-specific records
u - User requests
c - Initial UI parameters
m - Out-of-memory or fatal exit information
o - Out-of-disk-space messages
p - Terminal properties
v - Verbose output
x - Extra debugging information
+ - Append to existing log file
! - Flush each line to the log
* - Log all information, except for v and x options
/log <LogFile>
Equivalent of /l* <LogFile>
Update Options
/update <Update1.msp>[;Update2.msp]
Applies update(s)
/uninstall <PatchCodeGuid>[;Update2.msp] /package <Product.msi | ProductCode>
Remove update(s) for a product
Repair Options
/f[p|e|c|m|s|o|d|a|u|v] <Product.msi | ProductCode>
Repairs a product
p - only if file is missing
o - if file is missing or an older version is installed (default)
e - if file is missing or an equal or older version is installed
d - if file is missing or a different version is installed
c - if file is missing or checksum does not match the calculated value
a - forces all files to be reinstalled
u - all required user-specific registry entries (default)
m - all required computer-specific registry entries (default)
s - all existing shortcuts (default)
v - runs from source and recaches local package
Setting Public Properties
[PROPERTY=PropertyValue]
Consult the Windows ® Installer SDK for additional documentation on the
command line syntax.
Copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Hi and Welcome to the Community!
Here is a KB that discusses that error:
KB19300 Windows Installer command line parameters information box appears when attempting to install BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Hopefully it contains something useful! There also are multiple existing threads on this site that discuss that exact error...your review of those might prove useful, and a search of this site, using the error message, error code, or symptom, should reveal all applicable existing threads to you.
Good luck and let us know!
Occam's Razor nearly always applies when troubleshooting technology issues!
If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the button inside of their post. Please click here and read, along with the threads to which it links, for helpful information to guide you as you proceed. I always recommend that you treat your BlackBerry like any other computing device, including using a regular backup schedule...click here for an article with instructions.
Join our BBM Channels
BSCF General Channel
PIN: C0001B7B4 Display/Scan Bar Code
Knowledge Base Updates
PIN: C0005A9AA Display/Scan Bar Code

BlackBerry Desktop Manager sync error

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for