Palm Operating System 4.1 compatable new palm unit

It's time to replace my old palm pilot. I want a new palm that will allow me to transfer all my current data to the new unit. Which one(s) will accommodate this?
Post relates to: Palm Pilot

Hi, and welcome to the Palm Community Forums.
Any new Palm OS handheld (Z22, E2 or TX) or SmartPhone will do it very easily. You install the new Palm Desktop software right on top of your existing installation. It will recognize the existing installation and migrate your data. Just be sure you follow the Upgrade Guide's easy instructions to rename the Backup folder on your desktop. This thread discusses the upgrade procedure and links you to the Upgrade Guide:
http://forums.palm.com/palm/board/message?board.id=hardware&thread.id=24532
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New Palm Handhelds

Are the three handhelds listed under Palm handhelds Vista compliant? None lists Vista?
I have a Palm Zire 72 and it just does not work well with Vista. It will sync but not for pictures....
I am thinking it is just easier to buy a new one, but it does not sound like any are listed to be Vista compliant. Does anyone know before I go buy one...
Thanks for any help.
Post relates to: Zire 72

http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/windesk62.html
This is the link for the supported Vista palm desktop version about midway down the page on the right lists compatible device
Compatible Palm devices:
* Treo 755p , 700p, 680, 650
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* Tungsten E2
One thing about Vista is that it is a relatively new operating system. This version of palm desktop is still in beta and all devices syncing to vista will be considered in beta. There are things that do not work as users expect but overall things should work fine for the most part.

I have windows 8 and a 64 bit operating system, i didnt like the new itunes, how do i install the old itunes?

i have windows 8 with a 64 bit operating system. i tried the new itunes and rather go back to the older one. is there a link or something that u could give me in order to install the old version of itunes for a 64 bit operating system?

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NO REMOTE BACKUP & RESTORE ON BLACKBERRY PROTECT ON BB10 OPERATING SYSTEM --- READ THIS POST

Dear BlackBerry,
First of all I would like to establish that I am a very loyal customer of BlackBerry, so anything that I will say in this letter is because of the personal concerns shared by me and millions of loyal BlackBerry customers.
BlackBerry have launched the new BlackBerry Classic Q20 phone.
Apart from the reintroduction of the Navigation and Track pad that is above the physical keyboard and slightly bigger size.
What are the real differences between this new BlackBerry Classic Q20   and the BlackBerry Q10 ?
The main issues and concerns are that BlackBerry have reduced and in fact left out several features on the BlackBerry 10 operating system, for which was available on the BlackBerry 7 operating system, such as on the BlackBerry Bold 9900.
Some features may not be vital or important, but other features were vital and important and by BlackBerry leaving out these vital features, it beckons the question as to why are BlackBerry limiting the software functions and capabilities of the BlackBerry 10 operating system as to what the BlackBerry 7 operating system has in place.
Do not misunderstand me in what I am saying, BlackBerry is still the best in what it does and I love the product. And the BlackBerry 10 operating system does have features and functions that the BlackBerry 7 operation system does not have.
But the whole point of improvement is that BlackBerry keep the best and vital functions that are available on the BlackBerry 7 operating system and actually include those features and functions in to the BlackBerry 10 operating system. That would make sense and move forward.
There are two vital features and functions that I will now mention that are available on the BlackBerry 7 operating system but was left out of the BlackBerry 10 operating system.
Firstly, there is a feature on the BlackBerry 7 operating system, called   "SELECT ALL"
This feature allowed the user to go in to their, photos or pictures or videos or music or documents or phone contacts folders and if the user wished to share all of those items in that particular folder to another phone device with Bluetooth or a computer with Bluetooth, or to delete all of the items in one go within that folder, then the user would not need to manually click on each item within that folder, which is time consuming especially if there may be in excess of one hundred items in each folder or more than one hundred phone contacts within the contacts folder, where the user needs to now manually click on each item using the "Select More" feature that is the available feature on the BlackBerry 10 operating system and is very time consuming.
But within the BlackBerry 7 operating system there is the feature and function that is called   "SELECT ALL"
This feature allows the user to "select all" of the individual items within the folder of their choice or the phone contacts folder, with just one click and be able to either delete all of these items or to share transfer all of these items to another device or computer that has Bluetooth.
Can BlackBerry bring this feature to the BlackBerry 10 operating system as an update as soon as possible ?
The next feature and function that was on the BlackBerry 7 operating system but was deliberately not included in the BlackBerry 10 operating system is the >
Remote Back Up   and   Remote Restore     on the BlackBerry Protect.
This cloud back up and restore feature was vital and in the history of BlackBerry with Blackberry's advanced encryption and security, this cloud back up and restore feature was always safe and the security and protection of data being backed up and restored to and from Blackberry's cloud has NEVER been compromised or hacked or accessed in any way what so ever by anyone. And this made Blackberry's reputation for security number one and gave the loyal BlackBerry customers even more confidence in the BlackBerry product.
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Firstly, the current BlackBerry protect that is available on the BlackBerry 10, has some lovely fancy features, such as remote locating of the phone and remote wiping of the phone, should it ever be lost or stolen.
The fact is, this is a good feature, but if the phone was lost forever or indeed stolen, then that's it, the device data is also lost forever and the only data that would be accessible to restore on to a new BlackBerry 10 operating system device, would be what ever the last back up that was available that was made using BlackBerry Link on the computer.
Now, doing a phone back up on BlackBerry Link on the computer, is all very well and good, but there are many limitations to this.
Firstly,
if the owner of a BlackBerry 10 operating system device was to be at home or in the office and connect their BlackBerry 10 device to their computer to BlackBerry Link and do a full device Back Up. Then that device is now only Backed Up at that point and is only Backed Up to date at that moment.
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Second Example,
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Why is this vital Remote Back Up and Remote Restore feature of BlackBerry Protect that is available on the BlackBerry 7 operating system, is not on the BlackBerry 10 operating system ?
Will BlackBerry please listen to its loyal customers and please introduce the two above mentioned features as an update to the BlackBerry 10 operating system.
These above two mentioned functions and features are vital and it's what millions of loyal BlackBerry customers want installed on their BlackBerry 10 devices.
Please can someone at BlackBerry please come back to me and tell me if these above two features will be introduced to the BlackBerry 10 operating system as an update or download ? As its what we all want back.
Thank You.

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How to re install mac operating system?

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I downloaded a pirated version of Iwork. After that My computer got slower and I am having problems with connecting wifi Internet.
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However, any time you install pirated software, all bets are off. It may not actually be iServices, but there's nothing to prevent someone from embedding something malicious in what you downloaded. It may not even be truly malicious... could be legit software used for malicious purposes.
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Palm Desktop 6.2 vs Older Operating Systems

I have a Treo 650 and I believe my operating system is Palm OS Garnet (?) v. 5.4.8.
Recently I tried to download some new apps and they don't want to install on my Treo. I have several questions.
1) Can I install Palm Desktop 6.2?
2) Will I still be able to use the applications I have now or will they be corrupted or eliminated?
3) Are there directions on how to install somewhere?
Thanks
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ahits wrote:
I have a Treo 650 and I believe my operating system is Palm OS Garnet (?) v. 5.4.8.
Recently I tried to download some new apps and they don't want to install on my Treo. I have several questions.
1) Can I install Palm Desktop 6.2?
2) Will I still be able to use the applications I have now or will they be corrupted or eliminated?
3) Are there directions on how to install somewhere?
Thanks
1. Sure you can, but if you're not running Vista or Win7 on your computer it makes no sense at all.
2. Some that depend on Quick Install will not work, and many older ones may not be able to sync (like Docs to Go). Palm Desktop (by Access of Japan) is a less-featured version of the original software.
3. http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/na/treo/650/unlocked/solutions/article/32859_en.html
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NEW PALM TREO PRO - WinOS or PalmOS?

--Originally under practice board. I found out the practice board was being deleted/ updated regularly--
Hello,
I've been a loyal palm user for the past 7 years. The reason being is that I LOVE the functionality of PALM OS. So my question is.. why use Windows mobile?! Is it because you are targeting corporate america and most of the users use Windows? I think the reason why Palm has been so successful in the past (well to me.. that is) is because you are different. Everyone is loving the iphone but i still think it lacks the functionality that the treo pro has (like video capture).
I don't like WINDOWS! I want the treo pro to be able to sync to my Mac! Windows is so unstable. You must be saying to yourself, well this guy doesn't know what he's talking about. Windows has been around for awhile and it provides users end to end applications. Well I am a bioinformatician and i have used many different applications and operating systems. I think one of the best mobile OS out there is Palm. So do not be afraid that the majority of consumers prefer windows mobile rather than palm. The main reason is that most haven't been exposed to the OS and hasn't given it a chance to grow on themselves. Palm OS will be the new mac in mobile technology. Develop the Palm OS and make the necessary upgrades and your company will grow just like apple did. Mac has been the major use for most universities and corporate offices. So please, as a PALM company... you need to market PALM OS. You are already in the lead because your competition (blackberry) doesn't even have their own OS.
I hate windows.
Your friend,
mac and palm addict.
UPDATE:
Sorry but I have to voice my concerns about the Windows Mobile OS on the new Treo Pro.
Please go here: http://blog.palm.com/palm/2008/08/meet-the-treo-p.html
There are a lot of Palm Users who prefer PalmOS. So why not make your current customers happy? Obviously, the happier your current customers will be the more we will advertise (by word of mouth) and gloat to our competitors that our device is more proficient. Which will in turn lead to new users who are targeted to buying the treo because of PalmOS. (Quality and loyal customers you will have )
I would just like to know other members' opinions on this and who would prefer a palmOS over a WinOS. So please give me your feedback.
Post relates to: Treo 680 (Unlocked GSM)

I have been a loyal Palm user for the last 8 years, my first device was a monochrome model Vx. Those were the days when you carried the PDA in one hand and the cel phone on the other. I have upgrated my hardware since then, from the Vx to my current 680, passing through models like the Tungsten T and the 650. When Palm PDA´s evolved to smartphones and I got my 650 it was, gadgetwise, the happiest days of my life.
Meanwhile other brands and models made their appearence in the smartphone market but I always remained a faithfull user of Palm. I've had the 680 for over a year now, and have been expecting the release of a newer model based on Palm OS.
Recently I heard that Palm is to discontinue their OS and stick to Windows Mobile. One of the main reasons is the inability to make Wi-Fi and GPS run integrated on a Palm OS driven device, which is actually one of their biggest con's. Those news, if true, are sad and very disapointing.
Right now I am evaluating if my next device will be a Blackberry or a Windows Mobile smartphone. The only issue with RIM is that is not touchscreen, a big flaw, although apparently they are to release a touchscreen device by next year. HTC is launching a device that runs on Google's new Linux based Android. I've seen the the announcement of the lattest Treo Pro and it looks prettty cool, though a little expensive. If Palm OS is no longer to be available then Palm devices are not longer a must for me either. Better said, I don´t think I'll ever want to hear of Palm if they discontinue (which also means to stop developing and enhancing) Palm OS.
I still can't believe I'm bound to go through the painful and disturbing process of migrating and getting used to a different OS. Palm DeskTop is always the first to start on my Windows laptop. I wish Palm had the courage and the ethics to clarify these rumors and their intention so we can start taking action, it would help them redeem for their detraction.
Post relates to: Treo 680 (Unlocked GSM)
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New palm pre

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Hello vickipap and welcome to the Palm forums.
No, the Pre, which runs an completely new mobile operating system, Palm webOS, does not sync with Palm Desktop. Palm has built some tools that you can use to migrate the data from Palm Desktop into a new Pre, and form there, the data can be synced with a free Google account. Once migrated, your data lives in local databases on the Pre and can be synchronized with Google's services.
You can learn more about the data migration process on the Palm website.
If you are not opposed to purchasing third-party software over and above the cost of the Palm Pre, you should take a look at Chapura Echo.
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Palm Desktop freezes when I do New Memo or Edit Memo

I have Palm Desktop by ACCESS 6.2.2 on my Win 7 64 bit machine. Everything was fine for years until today. Now when I click on New Memo or Edit memo the edit memo window does not show up. If I click anywhere on the Palm desktop the only thing that happens is the computer rings a bell. I wonder if the edit memo did show up somewhere but is off screen and invisable. I did add a second monitor recently. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Chas

I'd suggest a complete uninstall/reinstall of Palm Desktop.
Make sure you save a copy of your user directory.
Normally, user data does not get deleted, but one can't be too careful!
These instructions are for Vista but should work for Win7.
You should first make a copy of your data to have just in case something happens. You can find your data files by going to Start --> Documents --> Palm OS Desktop. Highlight your Palm Desktop username and right click and copy. Then go to your PC desktop right click on a blank spot and select paste.
If this is the first time you are installing Palm desktop and encountering a problem, skip the previous step. If you are not concerned about your data at this point, skip the next step.
Now you want to uninstall Palm Desktop and remove everything that has to do with Palm Desktop from your computer. Go to the following locations on the PC and delete the folders listed below. C:\Program Files\Palm or Palm One C:\Users\[Vista Login Name]\appdata\local\virtualstore\Program Files\Palm or PalmOne C:\Users\[Vista Login Name]\appdata *Note you may need to view hidden folders to get to appdata. To do that go into your control panel and open folder options. Go to view tab and uncheck hide hidden files.
When using Palm desktop 6.2, look in my documents or documents and delete the PalmOS desktop folder. This is the location of the PD 6.2 data files.
Once this is done you will need to delete some registry keys from your PC Operating System.
Word of warning, going here and deleting the wrong thing can cause your PC from starting up, crashing and deletion of programs and data. If you feel you are unsure of yourself, see if you have a friend that can help you or a PC technician that you can pay to help you. This procedure will show them everything they need to delete. To make sure we have a good copy of the current registry, we need to do a backup of the Registry.
Go to start on the PC, in the search field type "regedit.exe" without quotes.
Highlight COMPUTER, go to File --> Export. Should pop up with a Save As box. Current location is fine, should be in My Documents or save to a location you will remember. In the file name on the bottom type "backup[todaysdate]" i.e. backup07072008. Next, the hard part.
The easiest way to make sure your working with the correct key, highlight the key i.e. palm quick install, and press delete on your keyboard. It will ask you, are you sure. Say yes. Do the same thing for all keys below.
If you make a mistake, stop what you are doing. And call a PC technician. BUT do not turn off your computer.
The reg keys are as follows (Note: some of theses reg keys will not be here but if they are delete them)
* HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\U.S. Robotics\Palm Quick Install * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\U.S. Robotics\PalmOne File Transfer * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\U.S. Robotics\Pilot Desktop * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Palm * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Palm, Inc. * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PalmDesktopAutorun * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\palmOne * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PalmSource * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\PalmSource or anything else that says palm
Next reboot your computer.
Then reinstall your Palm desktop from the CD and do a hotsync. If it asks you for a username, enter the name that is on your device in the upper right corner of the hotsync screen.
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Just bought new Palm and not sure how to set it up best to sync

I just bought a new Palm TX. The manual says to connect the sync cable to palm and to computer usb port and connect a/c adapter to palm and an outlet and charge for 3 hrs which I'm getting ready to do. Before I start setting up my whole system I to am trying to determine a couple of things first.
Based on all forums I've read today, I want to use the missing sync with ical and address book rather than palm desktop. I also plan to sync using bluetooth rather than usb. (My goal plan is to use this set up to digitally implement kgtd - so the categories issue is key for me).
Thus I wonder, is there any reason to insert the palm desktop software cd and/or install isync palm conduit. It seems missing sync 5.x replaces isync palm conduit and installation of the missing sync will remove the isync palm conduit anyway.
Is there anything I will possibly miss with palm functionalities if I don't use that CD first and then switch to missing sync? Are there any pros or cons to loading isync palm conduit and Palm hotsync software and then switching almost immediately to missing synch with ical and address book. I guess what I'm wondering is, are there anything from the CD that I need or downloads or updates that I initially need to get that I can't get without new palm software installed initially rather than only having the missing sync installed.
On the other hand, are there benefits in immediately installing missing sync and not bothering with mucking things up with the new isync palm conduit and palm hotsync being on my system.
I seem to have isync 2.3 automatically from 10.4.8. I am afraid to, at least initially, upgrade to 10.4.9 given the many problems that seem to be reported from the upgrade regarding syncing and I have very little in ical or address book as of yet and an old palm desktop 4.2.1 that I haaven't used in over a year. I am not interested at this point in transfering anything from the old palm desktop (not so much there either and none of it current) although would be interested in (unless told it could cause other problems for me or be in any way suboptimal) keeping it as a sort of archive.
Also, why do I need to connect the USB port while doing the initial charge if the plan is to use bluetooth? Any pros or cons in doing/ not doing this - both using bluetooth and connecting the USB cable during the initial charge?
Any guidance on some or all of these things would be greatly appreciated.
iBookG4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) palm tx
iBookG4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) palm tx

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Great questions, and we'll attack them one at a time.
Q: '…is there any reason to insert the Palm Desktop software CD and install the iSync Palm Conduit?'
A: Actually, yes - there is. Mark/Space very strongly recommends that you perform one last synchronization event with the Address Book and iCal using iSync and the iSync Palm Conduit prior to installing and configuring the Missing Sync. It is therefore necessary that you synchronize using iSync and the iSync Palm Conduit at least once prior to your initial use of the Missing Sync for Palm OS, and iSync and the iSync Palm Conduit require that the HotSync Manager and Transport Monitor—components of the Palm Desktop—be installed in order for iSync to launch, supervise and terminate a synchronization session with a Palm device.
Q: '… are there benefits in immediately installing the Missing Sync and not bothering with… …the new iSync Palm Conduit and Palm HotSync…'
A: No. It is critical that you overwrite the contents of your Palm device with data from the Address Book and iCal during the first synchronization event with the Missing Sync for Palm OS. Absolutely critical. Users who skip this required step always end up with synchronization problems later. In order to do that, you have to have first equalized the contents of the Address Book and iCal with the contents of your Palm device. Otherwise, you'll be overwriting the device with empty record sets. The easiest way to equalize them is to synchronize at least once using iSync and the iSync Palm Conduit. Because the iSync Palm Conduit does not support categories, all field labels and extended attributes supported by both the Missing Sync for Palm OS and your device, you'll have some record cleanup tasks to perform as a result. But, don't skip that initial device overwrite requirement, or you'll put your data at serious risk and only spend much more time later on cleaning up the resulting mess.
Q: 'I am afraid to, at least initially, upgrade to 10.4.9…'
A: Don't be, though it makes little difference if you apply update before initiating the iSync synchronization, or afterward. You indicated that you have an old copy of Palm Desktop installed which you haven't used for more than a year. If that copy is not as recent as the once bundled on your CD-ROM, then install the CD-ROM copy. If they are the same version, or are different versions but neither are Palm Desktop 4.2.1 revision D, then download and install that package before configuring and using iSync. The package is available here:
http://www.palm.com/us/support/macintosh/macdesk421revd.html
If you aren't sure, then install this downloadable package, as it can only improve and not damage your currently installed Palm Desktop configuration.
Q: '…why do I need to connect the USB port while doing the initial charge if the plan is to use Bluetooth?'
You don't, although your device can obviously only charge with a USB-powered cable or cradle, or an AC adapter-powered cradle. I recommend that you initially configure it to synchronize via USB with both iSync and then with the Missing Sync for Palm OS, and then pair it using Bluetooth and synchronize using that pathway if you wish. Remember two things: while Bluetooth may be more convenient, USB moves substantially greater data in a shorter period of time—important during slow, initial synchronization events—and, the Missing Sync for Palm OS also supports network synchronization with your T|X, using it's WiFi capability. Initially using USB, later reconfiguring for Bluetooth and then for WiFi gives you literally one-button choices when using the Missing Sync for Palm OS.
In summary, you ought to…
• update the Palm Desktop suite to 4.2.1 revision D using the downloadable package
• add your device to iSync via USB using the Enable Palm OS Syncing… option under the iSync Devices menu
• be sure to change the label of any contact address you want synchronized to <home>, as iSync ignores addresses not labeled that way
• merge the data in the Address Book and iCal with your Palm Device
• back up the Address Book data using the Back up Address Book… option in that application
• back up your iCal data using the Back up Database… option in that application
• install and configure the Missing Sync for Palm OS
• set your three Mark/Space conduits initially to overwrite your handheld with data from your computer
• synchronize initially via USB and include the TimeCopy conduit in this effort
• follow the Bluetooth wizard instructions in the Missing Sync to pair your device and add the Bluetooth option
• follow the network wizard instructions enable WiFi synchronization
• create sets of conduits appropriate for your workflow, and associate them with an interface: USB, Bluetooth or network
• correct your handheld data to reflect address data field label changes, calendar and contact categories, and so on
• synchronize again via any chose interface to propagate the corrected data

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Hi all! I have an M515, and am upgrading to a new computer with a Windows 8 OS. Is there software out there that will still let me use my M515 with the Windows 8?
Thanks in advance for the help!
JackfromMD

Hi and welcome to the HP Support Community.
Install Palm Desktop 6.2.2 plus a free utility from www.pimlicosoftware.com called PalmHotsyncSetup. This utility adds Palm Desktop 6.2.2 compatibility to older Palm OS devices.
If your Windows 8 computer is 64-bit, you will also need the 64-bi USB drivers found and discussed here.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
smkranz
I am a volunteer, and not an HP employee.
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