[HELP] Palm Centro and Vista x64 - Treo Forum

inuyasha0011 · 12-25-2008, 12:58 PM

I have a 3.01Ghz processor Dual Core with 2 Gb of RAM and 2 250 Gb harddrives and I am running Windows Vista Ultimate x64 now when I hook up my Palm Centro through the USB it makes it's little noise when it connects now about 5 seconds later it disconncets it's and then reconnects it like I plugged it in and unplugged it not giving it enough time to look for the software or drivers for it

I downloaded the vista software for it and everything installed them then tried and nothing what is wrong with the USB?? is Palm Centro not compatiable with Vista x64 or is the USB cord bad???

Treo Musketeers · 12-25-2008, 03:55 PM

Are you trying to sync with the Palm Desktop or Outlook? If the Palm Desktop, what version are you using?

comiken205 · 12-25-2008, 04:17 PM

Stu,

Correct me if I am wrong, but Palm Desktop won't work with 64 bit.

Treo Musketeers · 12-25-2008, 09:15 PM

There is no Palm desktop designed to work with 64 bit, but some have reported some limited ability to sync using the 4. series of desktop. I can't attest to it myself though.

inuyasha0011 · 12-25-2008, 09:26 PM

do you think if I sync it up through the bluetooth it will work????

if not I can apps through the the Micro SD card right???

and I appricate the replies

Treo Musketeers · 12-26-2008, 08:29 AM

The issue is not the method of syncing, but rather the lack of software to sync with on the 64 bit system. You might consider getting Resco Explorer or Resco Backup, which allow you to backup your device onto an FTP. That way you will have a safe backup. You can download apps OTA, but otherwise you're going to have difficulty. Search the threads over at TreoCentral. That is where I read that some who had 64 bit were having some limited success with the Palm Desktop 4.? Its been a while since I read it, but I do recall that the syncing was still very limited.

LotusLord · 12-26-2008, 09:25 AM

No, it's not a matter of a problem with the Centro, it's that the sync software will almost defintely not work on 64 bit vista, so syncing via Bluetooth or cable is out. Many apps can be installed via SD card though.

tims4789 · 12-30-2008, 08:29 AM

I have Vista Business x64 (had home premium but never used mediia center and needed domain support for my small business) and I sync just fine with Palm Desktop 6 using Bluetooth. Its REALLY slow but it works. The problem isn't with the software, its with the lack of 64bit drivers. I looked into writing an x64 driver but its alot more complicated and you have to have it digitally signed I believe.

Treo Musketeers · 12-30-2008, 10:03 AM

Drivers are software. I am curious though what Palm Desktop version you are using to sync via BT?

DSGamer · 12-30-2008, 01:36 PM

I'm having the same problem. Eventually I gave up and just started doing all my syncing with my Linux box. I'm much happier with that anyway.The only thing I'm lacking is the ability to run an executable that installs software onto the Centro.

12-25-2008, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
inuyasha0011 A Few Questions.... Join Date: Dec 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[HELP] Palm Centro and Vista x64 I have a 3.01Ghz processor Dual Core with 2 Gb of RAM and 2 250 Gb harddrives and I am running Windows Vista Ultimate x64 now when I hook up my Palm Centro through the USB it makes it's little noise when it connects now about 5 seconds later it disconncets it's and then reconnects it like I plugged it in and unplugged it not giving it enough time to look for the software or drivers for it I downloaded the vista software for it and everything installed them then tried and nothing what is wrong with the USB?? is Palm Centro not compatiable with Vista x64 or is the USB cord bad???

12-25-2008, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Treo Musketeers Moderator At Your Service Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 2,109 Thanks: 375 Thanked 804 Times in 556 Posts	Are you trying to sync with the Palm Desktop or Outlook? If the Palm Desktop, what version are you using? __________________ Use the discount code "BESTSELLERS" at the Treonauts store for 20% off reg. priced software. Reset help Palm OS Freeware: NVBackup FileZ HRCaptDM+DA SnapCalc Palm JVM 5.7.1 Plucker/SunriseXP Minitones Shareware Utilities: TealScan DBFixIt PowerHero SafeGuard CardReader Don't let your life end without first scoring a victory for mankind!

12-25-2008, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
comiken205 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ My Treo: Treo 800w My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 3,217 Thanks: 262 Thanked 439 Times in 355 Posts	Stu, Correct me if I am wrong, but Palm Desktop won't work with 64 bit. __________________ "From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots." Thomas Jefferson “The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.” Thomas Jefferson "Don't spread the wealth, spread my work ethic." Unknown

12-25-2008, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Treo Musketeers Moderator At Your Service Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 2,109 Thanks: 375 Thanked 804 Times in 556 Posts	There is no Palm desktop designed to work with 64 bit, but some have reported some limited ability to sync using the 4. series of desktop. I can't attest to it myself though. __________________ Use the discount code "BESTSELLERS" at the Treonauts store for 20% off reg. priced software. Reset help Palm OS Freeware: NVBackup FileZ HRCaptDM+DA SnapCalc Palm JVM 5.7.1 Plucker/SunriseXP Minitones Shareware Utilities: TealScan DBFixIt PowerHero SafeGuard CardReader Don't let your life end without first scoring a victory for mankind!

12-26-2008, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Treo Musketeers Moderator At Your Service Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 2,109 Thanks: 375 Thanked 804 Times in 556 Posts	The issue is not the method of syncing, but rather the lack of software to sync with on the 64 bit system. You might consider getting Resco Explorer or Resco Backup, which allow you to backup your device onto an FTP. That way you will have a safe backup. You can download apps OTA, but otherwise you're going to have difficulty. Search the threads over at TreoCentral. That is where I read that some who had 64 bit were having some limited success with the Palm Desktop 4.? Its been a while since I read it, but I do recall that the syncing was still very limited. __________________ Use the discount code "BESTSELLERS" at the Treonauts store for 20% off reg. priced software. Reset help Palm OS Freeware: NVBackup FileZ HRCaptDM+DA SnapCalc Palm JVM 5.7.1 Plucker/SunriseXP Minitones Shareware Utilities: TealScan DBFixIt PowerHero SafeGuard CardReader Don't let your life end without first scoring a victory for mankind!

12-25-2008, 09:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
inuyasha0011 A Few Questions.... Join Date: Dec 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	do you think if I sync it up through the bluetooth it will work???? if not I can apps through the the Micro SD card right??? and I appricate the replies

12-26-2008, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madison, WI My Treo: Other Smartphone My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 4,150 Thanks: 306 Thanked 502 Times in 425 Posts	No, it's not a matter of a problem with the Centro, it's that the sync software will almost defintely not work on 64 bit vista, so syncing via Bluetooth or cable is out. Many apps can be installed via SD card though. __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 Treo 750 for sale with some extras see here

12-30-2008, 08:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
tims4789 I made my first post! Join Date: Dec 2008 My Treo: Centro My OS: Vista Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have Vista Business x64 (had home premium but never used mediia center and needed domain support for my small business) and I sync just fine with Palm Desktop 6 using Bluetooth. Its REALLY slow but it works. The problem isn't with the software, its with the lack of 64bit drivers. I looked into writing an x64 driver but its alot more complicated and you have to have it digitally signed I believe.

12-30-2008, 10:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Treo Musketeers Moderator At Your Service Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 2,109 Thanks: 375 Thanked 804 Times in 556 Posts	Drivers are software. I am curious though what Palm Desktop version you are using to sync via BT? __________________ Use the discount code "BESTSELLERS" at the Treonauts store for 20% off reg. priced software. Reset help Palm OS Freeware: NVBackup FileZ HRCaptDM+DA SnapCalc Palm JVM 5.7.1 Plucker/SunriseXP Minitones Shareware Utilities: TealScan DBFixIt PowerHero SafeGuard CardReader Don't let your life end without first scoring a victory for mankind! Last edited by Treo Musketeers; 12-30-2008 at 10:09 AM.

12-30-2008, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
DSGamer I made my first post! Join Date: Dec 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Linux Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm having the same problem. Eventually I gave up and just started doing all my syncing with my Linux box. I'm much happier with that anyway.The only thing I'm lacking is the ability to run an executable that installs software onto the Centro.

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