Palm TX: Outlook via Microsoft Exchange syncing but no data is transferre​d

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I am not a newbie. I am very computer and gadget hardware and software savvy. My PalmTX syncs but there is no data transferred. Previously, the syncing worked well on Outlook 2003, 2007, and 2013. However, I started having issues with data transfer after syncing when I downgraded from Office 2013 to Office 2010. I downgraded from Office 2013 because it was a resource hog on my computer. I stripped all reminants of Office 2013 (including registry reminants) before installing Office 2010 to ensure that there was no possibility of confusion for the Palm TX. I tried unstalling and reinstalling several times. Note, every time I performed this process, I uninstalled the Outlook software/files as well as all Palm software/files including any registry reminants. When I reinstalled, I started with the Outlook2007 then PalmDeskTopSetup6.2.2 then PalmConduit2007. Also, I tried several brand new sync cables as well as cleaned/de-dusted the sync connectors on the Palm TX itself  . . . again with no success.
I think that the problem is that the conduit itself is not being formed. In Hotsync when I click on configure > change hotsync action > settings, I receive an error message that states " Microsoft Outlook Conduit - An unknown error has occurred". Previously this setting function would have text that would allow me to modify how the conduit is receiving data (i.e. MS Exchange; IMAP) as I recall - not 100% sure. If my suspicions are correct, one of the following is corrupt: PalmDeskTopSetup6.2.2, PalmConduit2007, or MS Exchange. Since I do not have "fresh" copies of PalmDeskTopSetup6.2.2 and PalmConduit2007 since the HP links no longer work, I ran a repair on my MS Exchange file. This still did not fix the problem. Note that everytime I uninstall/reinstall Outlook, I delete the MS Exchange file and all connected files such that it recreates it from scratch when Outlook is reinstalled again. To be clear, that does not rule out MS Exchange as the culprit because everytime Microsoft adds in a patch or security change something else always "breaks" :-).  I am unsure what to do next. Has anyone else had this problem or have any suggestions on what I could do to fix this? I really really need my at minimum my calendar tranferred to my Palm TX. Please help. Thank you.
My computer and Palm TX setup is as follows:
*Win7 x64
*Currently running Outlook 2007 (downgraded from 2010 and 2013 because MS Office Products are resource hogs on my computer)
*Email Sources: MS Exchange (work) and local ISP (home - IMAP email) - both accounts are running simultaneously
*Sync through USB
*Driver: Akeeba for Win x64
*Palm OS installation software: From HP - PalmDeskTop6.2.2 (Contains HotSync Manager 7.0.2); From HP PalmOutlook2007Condiut
*Outlook log file message:
-Outlook Calendar synchronized successfully
Duration: 1.1 seconds
Outlook Calendar
OLERR: 0C-000F (0x8000ffff)
OLERR: 0D-0003
OLERR: 0D-0001
Not Synchronized
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Dear Group
I have solved my problem . I wanted to share the solution with you for those of you who may be having a similar issue AND you tried all of the posted suggestions from the PalmOS/WinMo message board with no success. My problem was that something was preventing the conduit between my Palm and Outlook from being formed. The result was that my Palm/Computer would sync but no data (calendar entries, tasks, etc) would be transferred. Before I get to what worked for me, run through the following options before you try my fix:
BACK UP YOUR FILES!!!! BACK UP YOUR FILES!!!! BACK UP YOUR FILES!!!!
Repair your outlook file (pst or ost) - microsoft has detailed instructions on how to do this with your version of outlook. Uninstall and reinstall Palm Components (Installation Files and Conduits relevant for your outllook). Sync your Palm/Computer and check for transfer of content (calendar, tasks, etc) to your Palm. If this is unsuccessful . . .
Remove your current outlook profile and build a new profile - microsoft has detailed instructions on how to do this with your version of outlook. Sync your Palm/Computer and check for transfer of content (calendar, tasks, etc) to your Palm. If this is unsuccessful . . .
Completely uninstall outlook, which will include removal of relevant registry entries and system folders. I STRONGLY recommend that you DO NOT attempt to do this "manually" yourself unless you are experience at making such changes to your computer. Incorrect changes to your computer registry and/or system folders will completely shut down your computer and ultimately cause you to lose all of your data due to the methods that will be required to repair your mistake. The good news for those of you who have no experise in this area is that Microsoft actually has a FIX IT PATCH REMOVAL TOOL that will perform a complete unstall of outlook/office automatically.  - microsoft has detailed instructions on how to do this with your version of outlook. Uninstall and reinstall Palm Components (Installation Files and Conduits relevant for your outllook). Sync your Palm/Computer and check for transfer of content (calendar, tasks, etc) to your Palm. If this is unsuccessful . . .
Ensure that your computer data is being completely INDEXED. In your Windows Control Panel, there should be a setting called INDEXING OPTIONS. If indexing is not complete follow microsofts instructions for your version of Windows to allow completion of the indexing. Note this will take some time. You may want to do this overnight. Uninstall and reinstall Palm Components (Installation Files and Conduits relevant for your outllook). Sync your Palm/Computer and check for transfer of content (calendar, tasks, etc) to your Palm. If this is unsuccessful . . . Uninstall Palm Components. Go back to INDEXING OPTIONS and completely strip and rebuild your index from scatch by pressing the Rebuild button in your version of Windows. Note that this will take some time, again you may want to do this overnight or over the weekend depending on how much stuff you have on your computer. Once complete, reinstall Palm Components, sync your Palm/Computer and check for transfer of content (calendar, tasks, etc) to your Palm. If this is unsuccessful . . .
What finally worked for me was creating a new WINDOWS PROFILE. I discovered through doing some other system and software checks that I did not mention here that my WINDOWS PROFILE was corrupt and that this was what was causing the failure of conduit formation between my outlook and palm. How you will create a new windows profile will be different depending on your Version of the Windows Operating System.  - microsoft has detailed instructions on how to do this with your version of Windows. Uninstall and reinstall outlook. Uninstall and reinstall Palm Components (Installation Files and Conduits relevant for your outllook). Sync your Palm/Computer and check for transfer of content (calendar, tasks, etc) to your Palm.
Best of Luck
Regards