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    Issues installing Palm Desktop 6.2 and Hotsync on Vista 64-bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by HTWingNut, Jun 20, 2009.

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    I have a Palm TX handheld. I downloaded the latest software from Palm that is supposed to support Vista (but it doesn't specify 64-bit specifically) which is version 6.2.

    Whenever I plug in my TX it keeps saying it can't find the driver. Anyone have any luck?
     
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    I have the Palm Tungsten E2 & vista 64 bit home premium - same issue - loaded it thru bluetooth. The first time will take a bit (because loading the entire Palm set-up). But after that will do your normal synch etc (via bluetooth).
    Have not found any other way to load the software to hot sync.
     
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    Thanks for reply! I did eventually find on the Palm site it said specificially that 64-bit USB is not supported, but Bluetooth should work. Since I usually sync my TX through my desktop, looks like I'll have to find a cheap Bluetooth USB dongle.
     
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    Lots of steps to make it work, but it's how I make my Palm work till they develop something. Let me know if need to post the steps.
     
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    Oh great, need steps! Well, when I try it, I'll let you know. Unless you already have it documented, feel free to post it, otherwise just wait if I have issues. Thanks for the offer!

    I'm hoping to eventually replace my Palm with a Blackberry but I don't know if I want to go that route either.
     
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    Good luck - standing by.
     
    J&SinKTO, Jun 20, 2009
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