Windows HotSync for windows 7

Is there or will there be a version of hotsync that is or will be compatable with windows 7
Post relates to: Centro (AT&T)

hi there
try the Palm Desktop 6.2 but i believe it will only work with Bluetooth Hotsync

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Treo 755P Verizon aborting HotSync for DateBk and contacts

I've have updated my Palm/Hotsync software to the v6.2 when I upgraded my computer to windows 7 64bit. I understand that i need to HotSync using Bluetooth, which i was able to achieve, however, the HotSync fails to sync my calendar (DateBk5) and my contacts. I've tried several times, reinstalled the Palm Desktop with a new downloaded version and to no avail. I sync to Microsoft Outlook and the new computer has the 2007 version. Does anyone have a solution for me to be able to sync my 755P with Outlook?
Thanks,
Dave
Post relates to: Treo 755p (Verizon)

Please follow the below steps to resolve the issue:
1. Download and install FileZ from www.Palmgear.com or
http://www.freewarepalm.com/utilities/filez.shtml .
2. After installing the software on your device, Launch FileZ and tap on [ View and Edit Files ].
3. Open the Internal folder and tap [ pmTraceDatabase ] to put a check mark beside the file.
4. Tap [ Details ].
5. Tap on the “Attrs” tab, uncheck the “Backup” attribute then tap [ Save].
6. Now go ahead and perform a HotSync
Message Edited by oldpalmtreouser on 05-14-2009 10:24 AM

Hotsync for a Zire (m150) to Outlook 2007

I am looking for help setting up my Palm Zire to sync to my Outlook 2007. My palm software runs fine but I am using Outlook regularly and would like to sync at least email addresses. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Post relates to: Zire

I am not sure if they were designed to sync with outlook but if you do not see this option on your computer under one of the Palm programs (Palm One or Palm OS Desktop), you can change the way you sync by putting your original installation cd into the computer. There will be an option, "change the way you synchronize."
If that option is not there, you can assume your device does not have the ability to sync with Outlook.
Post relates to: Tungsten E2

Tungsten E won't hotsync on Windows 7

I run my Palm Tungsten E (bought in 2005) using the HotSync Manager 4 with no problem.
I just got a new HP laptop and attempted to install the HotSync Manager, the disk didn't have the software to do the install.
I downloaded HotSync Manager 7.0.2 in an attempt to resolve the problem. The result is the same - the HotSync doesn't run and NO error message to tell me what the problem may be!
Has anyone had any success in running a successful HotSync the Tungsten E on Windows.
Post relates to: Tungsten E
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I also have a old Tungsten E and now a new laptop with Windows 7 64 bit. I finally figured out how to sync so here's my story.
Already stated it only works using IR, so I bought a MOSCHIP 7780 USB infrared adapter (www.conrad.nl) and downloaded the right driver win7-64 from www.moschip.com and installed the IR adapter.
I downloaded Palmdesktop 6.22 including hotsync 7.02. I also had to download and install an extra conduit for Outlook2007 which I'm running.
Next: setting up the hotsync for my Tungsten E account. First making an user account. This is a bit tricky as this is not the username under network setting but the name that appears in teh top right of the screen if you sync. I also had to unassign my password as I got serious trouble when the sync asked for a password although I never had a password setup in my Tungesten E. Go to prefs - security - and unassign your password.
Then in the hotsync manager filling in what to sync (Outlook contacts, calender etc). And then setting connection sto Infarred AND Network!
Then setting up the connection, placing my USB IR adapter close to the IR of mt Tungesten E. Next going to prefs, connection and I thought selecting IR to PC/handheld but later that turned out to be wrong, so I created my own custom connection "IR Paul" and set connect to PC and via Infrared.
Next to prefs - network - service untitled, username in my case "psalverd", password "prompt" and connection to IR Paul. Done
Then tab the star on the PDA but cancel immediatelt as the Tungesten E then although you set it up to connect with IR tries to connect usnig a cradle/cable. Yo see the Hotsync menu on your PDA saying "last hotsync date-time" using IR Paul. Her tab the Hotsync icon in the middle of the screen adn the hotsync will now run. On your PC a window will open that indicates the progress of your sync, will soon ask for a password (none) and then the really sync begins.
Hope my story will help somebody else. As I'm not a very literate PC users this might not all be correct but it worked for me.

PALM VX and Windows Vista 64Bit

Hey I have been searching all over the site for a solution to my problem and I don't think there is one. I have a Palm VX and I am trying to sync it up with my new Vista Machine. The catch is that my OS is 64-bit I have seen that it says Windows Vista 64 is not compatible, but I have installed Palm Desktop 4.414 and it works fine. But before I order a serial to USB adapter I wanted to know for sure if there is any way around this problem.
Post relates to: Palm Vx

I just recently purchased a new PC with Windows Vista 64-bit. Although I was told and read through postings such as this that synching my Sprint Palm Treo 755p would not be possible. As an IT professional, I was not willing to take no for an answer. I spent the day doing research and am happy to report that as of yesterday I was able to get my Treo to sync up with my Outlook 2007 on the Vista 64-bit OS.
Here is how I did it:
1. I determined that since the Palm Hotsync cable didn't have any drivers to support the 64-bit, I would sync using my Bluetooth dongle.
2. Went to website for dongle (BlueSoleil) and found the Vista 64-bit drivers and downloaded those.
3. Set up the Bluetooth as a network opening Com 5.
4. Set up the Hotsync for network using Com 5
5. Went to Palm website and downloaded the conduits for Outlook 2007
6. Did a Hotsync via Bluetooth with the handheld overwriting Outlook.
7. Downloaded Chapura Pocket Mirror and set the conduits for Outlook.
I am now syncing like the Titanic.
Post relates to: Treo 755p (Sprint)

Trying to Hot Sync Visor Pro with Windows 7 (64 bit OS) - getting error: "The connection between your handheld computer and the destktop could not be established. Please check your setup and try again."

Hi.
I read the posting regarding the options on Hotsyncing for Windows 7; however, I have some questions as I have a 64-bit system.
I have a Visor Pro that I'm trying to Sync up with my new laptop which is running Windows 7.
Steps I have taken:
* installed the Visor Palm Desktop 3.0.1 that came with the Visor (which the installation went well)
* The issue arises when I push the "Sync" button on the cradle and the following error message appears "The connection between your handheld computer and the destktop could not be established. Please check your setup and try again."
Since I have a 64-bit OS it appears that I have 2 options: 1) bluetooth or 2) Infrared.
I have to admit I don't know know how to do either of these (how can I tell if this Handspring Visor Pro has bluetooth (which I don't it does)?).
Then how about the Infrared option? I see on the PDA it has a red area that one can "beam" info. Is this the same as Infrared or my 2nd option?
I love my Visor and want to continue using it, but need to backup the valuable info!
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
THANKS!!!!!
Post relates to: Visor Pro

Hello lwalbring and welcome to the Palm forums.
Your Visor, as you suspect, does not have Bluetooth, so you must use the IR HotSync option. Since you are using Windows 7 64-bit, I believe that you are going to have to upgrade to Palm Desktop 6.2.2 to make things work from an OS/Driver perspective.
Since you are using such an old device, you are also going to have to download and install the PalmHotSyncSetup Utility from Pimlico. This update turns on support for old Palm OS PDAs in Palm Desktop 6.2.2. Without the update, you won't be able to sync your Visor with Palm Desktop 6.2.2. The software is free and the link is all the way at the bottom of the screen.
Lastly, if your PC doesn't have an IR port on it, you will need to purchase a USB to IR adapter. Some laptops still have IR ports and most desktops don't.
Once you have all the pieces, you'll want to go back to the Windows 7 and Vista HotSync thread again, and follow the directions for setting up and configuring IR HotSyncs.
Alan G

I want a PDA for my confidential data

I have a LifeDrive, on which I keep my confidental data and always keep it off the grid. (I also have a smart phone, which is, of course, connected.) I would like to continue this set-up, but see that when I give up my last Windows XP machine, I'll have to give up my LifeDrive (cannot sink any more) - is that correct? Palm no longer makes PDAs? Also, I prefer the Palm calendar & several other features, such as graffiti, in the Palm platform over Outlook - must I give this up? Is anyone aware of an upgrade to LifeDrive which, like the LifeDrive, can be kept off the grid, but still have similar features and operate under Vista/Win 7 O/S?
Post relates to: LifeDrive
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If you'll do some searching here on the Forum, you'll find many Win7 users happily syncing their Palm devices. Win7 32bit presents little problems, while the 64bit version is limited to Wireless syncing.
Your LifeDrive has Wifi built into it, so if you follow my instructions for Wifi Hotsync with Vista64, you should succeed. Some software might not work that hasn't yet developed a desktop client (if one is required for HotSyncing) for Win7.
http://forums.palm.com/palm/board/message?board.id=windows_hotsync&thread.id=44299&jump=true
Palm no longer makes PDAs, correct. You might want to look into preserving the longevity of your LifeDrive by doing a Compact Flash Upgrade. Usedpdaparts.com will remove the fragile micro hard drive from the device, and replace it with a CF slot and a 4gb memory card with the PalmOS installed on it.
No one can "make" you give up anything if you don't want them to! I'm sure there are still folks using DOS as their main operating system, but Time Marches On...
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Hotsync re-install or upgrade question

Hi,
I have a Centro (AT&T) and have been having trouble with hotsync for some time now.
I sync with Outlook and Documents To Go.
The hotsync will run and finish on my phone but the hotsync window on my PC freezes on step 13. The window on the PC says:
"Hotsync progress User myphone (Not Responding)"
"Backing up databases"
"13 of 13 completed"
I then have to manually cancel the program. If I try to do hotsync again, it won't start. In order to hotsync again I need to shut down and restart the PC.
Here is what the sync log on the phone says:
Documents To Go
OK Install
OK Outlook Calendar
OK Outlook Contacts
OK Outlook Tasks
OK Outlook Notes
OK
OK Media
Ok Documents To Go
OK Backup with message(s)
When I try to open hotsync manager on my PC to view the log in detail, it won't open. The program shows on the Windows task bar, but it won't open.
I am finally fed up with this and want to get the problem fixed.
Here is what versions I have installed on my PC and phone:
On the Centro -
Phone = Access v.3.5A
Applications = Access v.5.2H
Calendar = Access v.1.3.4
On my PC -
Palm.exe (Palm desktop by Access application = 6.2.2
AlarmApp_PSI.exe (Alarm Application) = 6.2.0
Hotsync.exe (Hotsync Manager Application) = 7.0.2
Instapp.exe (Install tool Application) = 6.2.2
RestartPalm.exe (restart Palm OS Application) = 6.2.0
I read a few things on here and here is what I found or tried:
1) Took a look at the upgrades available for Palm desktop (6.2). - but after reading the details under hardware requirements, I discovered a note saying it is not compatible with dual or multiple CPU computers. My PC runs an Intel Core 2 CPU T7200 and I am running Palm Desktop 6.2.2. Is this a problem?
2) Assuming it might be a problem, I tried to find earlier versions of Palm Destop on palm.com, but can't find anything earlier than 6.2.
3) Installed DbFixit2 on my Centro. I ran a Easy Check on all PIM DB's and there were no errors.
So, I am looking for suggestions.
Should I do a clean uninstall and reinstall Palm desktop from the CD that came with my Centro? I am not sure as to what version that is.
Your helpful suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks!

The issue is within hotsync. Now the message you see on the website is for more than one CPU. Not one CPU that has more than one core(I.E. Servers)
What we need to do is a clean uninstall. Here is the directions.
You should first make a copy of your data. If you have Palm Desktop 4.2 and lower you can copy your user folder by going to C:\Program files\Palm or PalmOne. Once in here look for your username and right click on it and copy it. Then open up My Documents and Pasting it in here. If you have Palm Desktop 6.2.2 go to My Documents/Documents --> Palm OS Desktop. Copy the folder(s) in here and Paste them in My Documents/Documents
Now you will need to uninstall Palm Desktop. First go to Control Panel and in XP go to Add and Remove documents, in Vista Programs and Features. Then look for Palm Desktop and uninstall it. Then go to C:\Program files\Palm or C:\Program files\PalmOne and delete this folder. If you have Vista you will need to go to here:
C:\Program files\Palm
C:\Users\[Vista Login Name]\appdata\local\virtualstore\Program Files\Palm or PalmOne
C:\Users\[Vista Login Name]\appdata\Palm or PalmOne
*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.
One this is done you will need to delete some registry keys from your registry.
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 your self see if you have a friend that can help you or a PC technician that you can pay to help you. This will show them everything they need to delete. To help against this we need to do a backup.
Go to start and run type "regedit" without quotes
Highlight MY COMPUTER, go to File --> export. Should pop up with a Save As box. Current location is fine should be in My Documents. In the file name on the bottom type "backup[todaysdate]" i.e. backup07072008. Next, the hard part.
Easiest way to make sure your doing the right one 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 Registry keys are as follows (Note: some of these Registry 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
Next reboot your computer
Then reinstall your palm desktop from the CD and do a hotsync. If it asks you for a username and you synced your device before, put in 'test" if you did not sync before create a hotsync name.
Lastly in your case the disc has Palm Desktop 6.2.2 so you do not need to download Palm Desktop.

Hotsync problem with m515

Hi,
I just recently bought an m515 second hand, but in great condition. I'm having problems with it hotsyncing. I have two computers with Windows Vista and with XP home, and neither works. Both have Palm Desktop Win4.14EN. I am trying to use my USB cradle to hotsync but my computer does not recognise that it is connected, and the PDA eventually ends the hotsync with "The connection between your handheld and the desktop could not be established. Please check your setup and try again."
Everything is plugged in, and that USB port works for other things like data cards. I am having no luck getting it to work and I really need help! Thank you.

Welcome to the Palm Support Community,Moirainewaw!
It does not work? Normally when you do HotSync for the
first time Windows will recognize the handheld as a "Palm Handheld"
and will start installing the appropriate software your your Palm...
Try running the Palm Desktop and Hotsync Manager in "Run as Administrator"
mode. If it still does'nt sync,then try re-installing Palm Desktop or install an
older version of the Palm Desktop...
Good luck with HotSyncing your Palm!

Hotsync problems

hi friends,
I am experiencing a lot of problems trying my first hotsync.
device: palm tx
mac g4 osx 10.5
(i tryed also with ibook g3 osx 10.4
and with G5 dual osx 10.4)experiencing the same problems.
i downloaded from palm support palm desktop mac 421Revd
connected tx to mac via USB
i installed desktop (it don't ask for an account)
hotsync was enabled
"palm connect" and USB flagged
push the button on the cradle
after half minute tx displays a message:impossible to connectdevice-desktop.check setting and try again
(hotsync was set on Local and there is no hotsync user name)
I tryed again, i disconnected and reconnetted usb cable.
restarted the application, restarted my mac, reinstalled desktop many times, changed cable,
made soft and hard reset
probably tryed also other... always the same message...
I changed approach:
i took an old pc, installed on it a win xp pro
downloaded palm desktop for win
and...experienced the same problems...
one can think: the device is damaged!
hear me:
I use a pc of a friend of mine( win xp pro)
downloaded desktop for win
I installed the software , it asked me for an account and worked fine.
I installed on tx some applications without any problem...
it works fine!!!
unfortunately I need my tx have to works on my macs and at present,
i can't make it...
thanks in advance for any advice!
angelo
Post relates to: Palm TX

My calendar and address book havn't been 'HotSyncing' for a couple of weeks now. Have re-loaded software, done a hard re-set etc. When I do a Hot Sync, both say it has worked OK, but it hasn,t.Info doesn't pass between PC and PDA. However, I've just discovered something interesting that may be the problem, but I can't resolve it.
On my PC, I have (on left of palm desktop page) both Calendar and Date listed. Calender has info on it, date has no info. When I look at the Hot Sync applications section, calendar is not listed, but date book is. Hence, when I do a HotSync, the PC and PDA don't talk to one another!
Same with address etc. On PC I have both address and contacts listed. On HotSync Applications, address is listed, but not contacts. The PDA has contacts listed, but not address.
I have Tungstan E2, Palm 6.2.2, HS manager 7.0.2, Windows XP. Hot Symch with Palm OS, not Outlook

Wont hotsync from palmdesk to handheld

Hi,
I am having a problem hot sync from my computer to my handheld zire 71. Yesterday I tried to Hotsync and my handheld said it was clean and complete. Then I lost all my information on the palm desktop . Any help you can give would be appreciated. I have been hotsyncing for a few years, never had a problem until now.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Jan Carlis
Post relates to: Zire 71
Post relates to: Zire 71

Does your device have the current data?
If so, you can sync with the conduits set in hotsync manager to handheld overwrites desktop.
Click on the following link for the support page for your device on the kb.palm.com webpage.
http://www.palm.com/us/support/zire71/
There are links on the page to the user guide, troubleshooting, how to's, downloads, etc.
If your device does not have the data, here is a procedure for recovering your data on the PC.
You can recover the data from your user folder provided you have only sync'ed once with the PC when you discovered the data missing. When you sync to the PC there are files created for each PIM category in your user folder. For Example; datebook.dat or datebook (Depending on the version of Palm Desktop) and datebook.bak.
The files are named .dat and .bak. When you sync, the current data is stored in .dat. The next time you sync the data in the .dat file is copied to the .bak file. You can rename the .dat to .old. then rename the .bak to .dat. If the data in the .bak file is intact, it will now be in palm desktop when you reopen Palm desktop. I have included a link to show you how to find the userfolder on the PC.
http://www.palm.com/cgi-bin/cso_kbURL.cgi?ID=26674
Here is another link regarding data loss;
http://www.palm.com/cgi-bin/cso_kbURL.cgi?ID=39503
The best way to backup your data is to use the export feature in Palm Desktop. Make a new folder on the PC desktop named Palm Desktop Backup data. Next, select the category you want to export. You will get a window that asks where you want to save the file, save in the folder created on the desktop. There is a button that allows you to select currently selected record or all, select all. If you don't select all, then only the record highlighted is exported. You will then need to name the file for export, I suggest the name of the category, eg: datebook (With current date). Do this for all critical data in each category. With the data exported to the folder on the PC desktop, you can save this data to a flash drive, external hard drive or a CD-RW. With this method you will have your data in a seperate place than Palm desktop and the device. If you "Lose" data again, you can import the data back into palm desktop.
Make sure that when you make changes in palm desktop or the device to export the data to the folder created for the backup.
Here is a link for other options for backing up your data;
http://www.palm.com/cgi-bin/cso_kbURL.cgi?ID=28751
Post relates to: Palm i705

Oracle8i Lite ver. 4.0.1 support of HotSync??

Hi, I just downloaded the latest documentation for Oracle Lite version 4.0.1 and it still states that Oracle supports HotSync for the Palm devices. Is this true and is anyone using it successfully?
Version 4.0.0.2 documentation states that it supports HotSync, but Oracle support on Metalink states that verion 4.0.0.2 does not support Hotsync. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi, I just downloaded the latest documentation for Oracle Lite version 4.0.1 and it still states that Oracle supports HotSync for the Palm devices. Is this true and is anyone using it successfully?
Version 4.0.0.2 documentation states that it supports HotSync, but Oracle support on Metalink states that verion 4.0.0.2 does not support Hotsync. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Is there anyway for me to use Genius sidebar without an account?

I am wondering if there is anyway I can use the Genius sidebar without an itunes store account? I ask this question because I currently live in Hong Kong and itunes store is not availible here.
If it is not possible to use Genius sidebar, is there anyway I can uninstall it from my computer without removing itunes itself?

if you have EAS Exchange ActiveSync setup in your phone it automatically disable hotsync for contacts and calendar with palm desktop the only way for you to be able synchronize with palm desktop is to delete the exchange activesync email from your phone.
You may need to contact your IT if they can set up POP account for your email using the same email address..

Should I use iSync for my Palm handheld?

Well over a year ago I thought I'd try replacing the Palm Desktop software with iSync so that I could better integrate my world with the AddressBook etc. It also bothered me that Palm's software was incapable a fully restoring my device to a previous state after a hard reset and was hoping iSync might fix that as well. When I got to trying an iSync hotsync for the first time my world changed for the worse for the next 30-40 hours as I struggled with duplicates, changed categories, stuff that didn't sync etc. I finally got everything back to the way it was and then hit the forums for solutions for a second iteration. Long story short - I went back to the Palm desktop licking some serious war wounds and there were a lot of people in the forums responding with laments of poor Palm support by Apple (there was some serious venting going on as I recall).
Are things any better now? My goal (before bringing my cell phone into the mix) is to replace the complete functionality of the Palm Desktop with iSync. I am using all the latest Apple software.
Thanks,
Mick

It's not that there is no going backward—that's actually pretty easy to achieve, should you want to return to using the Palm Desktop instead of the Address Book and iCal.
It's that there is no 'going forward' with task or to do records unless you enable iSync and choose to merge records. If you instead elect to replace records when you synchronize the first time, you will overwrite your task and to records on the Palm device itself. That's not a problem with contact and event records, because each type can be easily exported as a vCard or vCal record from the Palm Desktop and then imported en-mass into the Address Book and iCal. But, the Palm Desktop cannot export task or to do records in format which can be imported into iCal.
Does your synchronization configuration remain simple? That's a hard question to answer. You gain the integration of iCal and the Address Book with Mail, and with third-party applications. You lose memo synchronization unless you restore it to the Palm Desktop, or choose to use the Missing Sync for Palm OS. You leave an essentially abandoned technology for the Sync Services framework. Is it simpler? To me it is simpler and more reliable overall, but it may not appear to you to be.
To avoid potential issues with record duplication and data corruption, it's always a better idea to replace records on your Palm device, but that's not a viable option if task and to do records are important to you. You can work around these issues if they arise, but it is often not a simple or pretty process if it does occur.
The Missing Sync for Palm OS doesn't break anything. Users do, when they assume that they don't have to follow the strongly worded caution to first overwrite the contents of their Palm device during the initial synchronization. This isn't an issue with the Missing Sync: rather, it's an issue with limitations inherent in the Sync Services framework. If you follow their installation and configuration instructions, you'll have no problems. But if you choose not to, and—for reasons I don't understand—some people choose not to, then you'll potentially have substantial issues with corrupted and duplicate records.
The best way to transfer complete and intact records from the Palm Desktop into the Sync Services framework is to enable iSync. Understand, however, that iSync recognizes only the 'home' label as applied to telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses and postal addresses: the iSync Palm Conduit ignores those labeled 'work' or with any other custom label. So, preparing your records is important before first using iSync. Or, alternatively, you can manually update or correct records once they reside in your Address Book. Do that, and moving to the Missing Sync for Palm OS, with its extended field and data label support, is easy.

I'm having HotSync problems for my PalmZ22 on Windows 7 Computer

I downloaded all of the data that came with my Palm Z22 but the hotsync does not work. a message that says "The selected port, COM3, is not availble at this time. HotSync Manager will open the port when it becomes available." always pops up when i click on the hotsync manager icon after 10-30 minutes of me staring at the screen. when i go under setup, there are no other ports to swich to and when i hit ok the same message pops up immediately. i unplugged everything in my ports but the same thing happens and it seems like no one else has this problem. what is a "COM3" and how do i fix the problem i have?
Post relates to: Palm Z22

Hello lis2013 and welcome to the Palm forums.
"COM" is the short name of a serial communications port, most commonly found on non-Mac computers. 3 refers to the third COM port. Most new computers only have 1 COM port, if any, on them these days. USB has by and large replaced serial com ports. So that's the long and short of COM ports.
You'll want to go into the HotSync Manager on your computer and make sure you are setup for USB HotSync not COM ports.
And, while we're on the subject of Windows 7, USB, and HotSync, you'll want to read this thread on how to HotSync your Palm Z22 with your computer.
Alan G

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