Install Tool on new Desktop 6.2

[Snowdawgy]

I wanted to get back some of the apps I had on my system after updating to 6.2 but the install tool will just beep at me every time I try to add something to the card or palm and will say it is not valid??? anyone?

[cygnusx1]

Are the apps in the .prc format?

You may need to unzip the files and then drag the .prc files to the install tool.

You could try to to copy the .prc and .pdb files from your backup folder from the old version of palm desktop. Go to c-program files-palm-username folder. Look in the backup folder for the program files.

If you find the programs and the database files, copy the files. Go to documents-PalmOS desktop-username folder-backup folder and paste those files into the folder.

[Snowdawgy]

The problem was the old install tool is still in the system it doesn't get deleted when the new desktop is put in, but the new install tool is added. Problem comes in because Windows associates any .prc with the old install tool, not the new one.

[cygnusx1]

You may need to "clean" uninstall Palm desktop and re-install to clean out old references to Palm desktop. Make sure you sync to backup your data or use the export feature in Palm desktop to backup your data.

Here is the export procedure;

Create a new folder on your PC somewhere that is convenient. Name it something like Palm Desktop Data. Click on the link below and follow the instructions on that page for the export procedure.

Export data from Palm Desktop for Windows

Make sure you select all for the range in the export window.

With the data saved in the folder you created, make a copy of that folder and save to a flash drive, cd-rw or external hard drive.

Anytime you make a change in Palm Desktop, export the data that was changed to that folder and save again to the external media.

With this process you can always import the data back into Palm Desktop anytime you have a problem with the data in Palm Desktop or if your computer/hard drive/device crashes.

Here are the "clean uninstall instructions for XP;

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 C:\Program Files\Palm or
Palm One. 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.

For Palm desktop 6.2, look in the following location for the folders and files, my documents, PalmOS desktop. You will find the username folder in this location.

Now you want to uninstall Palm Desktop and remove everything that has to do
with Palm Desktop from your computer. Like the above folder, delete the Palm folder. Once this is done, you will need to delete some registry keys
from your PC Operating System registry.

Word of warning, going here and deleting the wrong thing can cause your PC
to not start 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 will show them everything
they need to delete. To retain your current Registry settings, we need to do a backup of the Registry.

On the PC, 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 or you can change to a location you will remember. In the file name box, type "Regbackup[todaysdate]" i.e. Regbackup07072008. 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.

Here are the instructions for Vista;

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.

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.
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.

[comiken205]

cygnusx1 Nice post. What kind of Treo do you use?

[cygnusx1]

comiken205,
I currently have an I705 and T5 handhelds. I am looking into getting an unlocked PRO. Have seen a few on Ebay and waiting to get a good price. Maybe after the PRE is released, there will be more available when people upgrade.

[jfa02]

best Buy Mobile is selling the unlocked pro for 249.99 with a two year ATT contract even though its only an ATT approved/certified device and not ATT "subsidized" in case you are interested. I would have done this instead of shelling out $400.00 on ebay. I think you can get a slightly used one on ebay for less than $300.00 if you are lucky.

[comiken205]

That's cool! Good luck finding the Treo Pro for cheap. I want a T/X or something.

[cygnusx1]

jfa02,

Thanks for the info. I currently have AT&T. I wanted an unlocked Pro so I can use my AT&T SIM card. I'll check into the Best Buy Mobile option. Thanks.

[jfa02]

That what I am using in the Pro its not locked to ATT it a certified device that you can buy at best buy with a 2 yr att agreement Kinda wierd and unusual. Maybe best Buy mobile is subsidizing it . Maybe they are an MVNO operation.