[hayden]

BlackBerry Desktop Software installs and runs on your desktop PC. It manages the link between your BlackBerry device and your email account. This integrated suite of applications provides the following:

Powerful Message Filtering - BlackBerry Desktop Software's advanced filtering engine gives you complete control over your email. Limit the number of messages you receive on your BlackBerry handheld by setting filters that monitor key words and message fields including From:, To:, Cc:, Bcc:, Subject: and message body.

Synchronization and - BlackBerry Desktop Software synchronizes your emailorganizer information (contacts, appointments and tasks) between your BlackBerry device and desktop.

Data Migration Wizard – Available in BlackBerry Desktop Software v4.1, allows you to import contacts, calendar entries, tasks, and memos from Palm®, Treo™ or Windows Mobile™-based devices to BlackBerry devices.

Load Handheld Applications - BlackBerry Desktop Software enables you to load new applications and upgrades from your PC to the handheld.

Folder Management Tools - BlackBerry Desktop Software gives you the option to file or delete your email directly from your handheld.

Information Backup Utilities - BlackBerry Desktop Software allows you to backup any important information from the handheld to your PC or restore previously-saved files back to your handheld.

Auto Signature - BlackBerry Desktop Software allows you to create an auto signature to be included in the body of your outgoing mail messages sent from your handheld and desktop.

Desktop Manager 4.2 Release notes

Desktop Manager 4.2 Preview

Useful information:
-- How To - Transfer files using the Media Manager
-- How To - Use the Switch Device Wizard
-- Known Issues - Media Manager does not support files or folders that contain non-latin 1 characters in their names
-- Known Issues - Personal contact with picture created on BlackBerry device not synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook
-- Known Issues - Task Due Date Time is incorrect
-- Support - Error appears when synchronizing the Address Book, Desktop Manager has encountered an error and needs to close
-- What Is - Differences between BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.1 and BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.2
-- What Is - Media Manager
-- What Is - Switch Device Wizard

Download Blackberry Desktop Manager 4.2

BlackBerry Desktop Software v4.2 System Requirements
Internet/email enabled computer with an Intel 486 or higher processor
One available USB or serial port
Windows Operating System Requirements:
USB: Windows 2000, Windows XP
Serial: Windows 2000, Windows XP
Optional Bluetooth connection on computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2

Organizer Support:
Microsoft Outlook 2000 Outlook 2002/XP or Outlook 2003
Lotus Notes 5.0.6 or later, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0
ACT! 4.0.2, 5.0 (2000) or 6.0
Lotus Organizer 6.1
Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 or 6.0
Novell GroupWise 6.0.1, 6.5.4 or higher and 7.0
ASCII Importer/Exporter

For Enterprise Integration with BlackBerry Enterprise Server Only (does not apply to BlackBerry Internet Service):

Microsoft Outlook 2000/2003/XP (Corporate or Workgroup Installation), IBM Lotus Notes 5.0.6, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0 (for enterprise email integration) or Novell GroupWise version 6.5 Service Pack 4

Email account on a Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5SP4/2000/2003, IBM Lotus Domino® Server version 5.0.3 or later (for enterprise email integration) or Novell GroupWise Server version 6.5 Service Pack 1 or later

[melissaox]

Awsome information! Thanks!

[butterfly2]

Can this new desktop be used for the bb 7105t...or is it for the newer model bb's??

[Rcbjr]

Butterfly, I use it with my 8700 and OS 4.1.0.286, and it works fine. I've read where some people have had problems with it, but have never seen one myself. Can't say about the 7105 though.

Rcbjr.

[TRP]

how do i synch my mail messages with my outlook? I dont' see an option anywhere on the desktop or my synch configuration options. Did i select the worng option upon installing the software?

[Rcbjr]

TRP, You can not use Desktop Manager to sync your Outlook Email. It is not designed for that. You Profile doesn't have an answer about using BES so can't help further.

Rcbjr.

[UH8ME]

Originally Posted by TRP how do i synch my mail messages with my outlook? I dont' see an option anywhere on the desktop or my synch configuration options. Did i select the worng option upon installing the software?

RC is correct. The only items that you can sync with Outlook are the Calendar, Memo Pad, Address Book & Tasks.

[TRP]

thanks guys. How would I be able to do so? For my company I have a few email addresses and I would like to have my emails sent through my BB to be on my outlook as well.

Oh and I'm not using enterprise services since I'm nto really sure on how to use it. I use iPower for my web hosting and domain.

Luis

[Rcbjr]

You might try setting up a automatic BCC: to your work email from your BIS setup. That way everything you send from your BB will be sent to your work Email server for Outlook to pick up. That's the only way I know to get it sorta working without setting up BES. You might look into getting a Hosted BES account for your company email.

Rcbjr.

[TRP]

I guess Bcc will have to be the way untill I can get some more info on seting up the BES and the costs associated with it.

[jailbaitryan]

I have a question! Really quick, take your time...
So... I lost the CD that came w/ the BB for the Desktop Manager, and I had to uninstall it, so this download would give me the Manager back again?

[Rcbjr]

Yes
Rcbjr

[jailbaitryan]

Thanks!
I will download it right now!

[amisalion]

The full version of this desktop manager is 4.1.0.14???

[Rcbjr]

amisalion, for your Pearl, you need the 4.2 version of the Desktop Manager. You can find it at the Link in post #1 of this thread.

Rcbjr.

[maleksa]

I am totally new to BB and software etc, and I am totally lost.

Just got a BB 7100v. I think the (OS?) version is v4.0.2.28 (Platform 1.8.0.135).

I downloaded BB Desktop Manager 4.2 and connected it to my BB (via USB). BB had no problems connecting to Desktop Manager.

However, when I try to use Media Manager, it says "The connected BB device does not support transferring of media files".

No problems running Application Loader, but it reports "The BB Desktop Software does not have BB Device Software for the device that you have connected to the computer".

How do I get the above to a fully functional state?

[GinoKyo]

Hi I have a month with my BB 7100t and i have a Question.

if I donwload and install the 4.2 Desktop Manager , can I transfer media files to my device??

I must say I can´t use the internet service of my BB in my country cause they dont have the rigth configuration for my device

so I used My BB to see the data base of the company and I want to see a lot of pic in my BB

this software could help me ???

[Rcbjr]

No, you can't use the media manager function of the DM 4.2 with your device. If your carrier doesn't support Blackberry Devices, your only option is to use the procedure in this thread, Ring Tones and Pictures without a Data Plan . It is not a simple procedure and unless you are really familiar with using Desktop Manager Backup and restore and installing Windows programs, I recommend you just live with what you have.

Rcbjr.

[Hyepianist]

Hello,

I'm a newbie to the Pearl and RIM in general. I have a quick question about Desktop Manager. When I click on Synchronize icon, the "reconcile messages" button is turned off. I have a BIS and I wanted to know what this button does and why it is not on.

I'm sorry if it is an easy and dumb question but I looked around the pinstack for a general answer but didn't come up with anything.

Thank you.

[stwsam2]

can pictures be loaded through this if so how

[woodi68]

Originally Posted by stwsam2 can pictures be loaded through this if so how

Only if you have the Pearl 8100 (is my understanding). It has to do with the operating system on the device.

[potthoff]

The original CD that came with my BB 7130c was Dstp.Mgr. 4.1.1.9. I was having problems with it so I deleted it and went to the RIM site to reload it. The only versions they have are 4.1.0 and 4.2. 4.1.0 is older than my version; but I want the latest features. Will 4.2 work with my BB??? I only use it to sync outlook contacts and calendar and memos.

[memmorr]

Hi, hope someone can help me, I'm new to Blackberry (bought a Pearl the other day) but having problems installing the desktop software on my PC (keeps coming up with a Installer message saying its been interupted). I've tried to install from both the CD which came with the Pearl and also downloaded the software from the web (v4.2).
I have tried a few things which I've seen from other threads (switched off anti-virus, disconnected from the internet) but still no joy.
I did have a PDA prior to the blackberry and have uninstalled ActiveSync.
One note, I did connect the Blackberry before installing the software (then realised I shouldn't have).
Any help would be appreciated as I have loads of address contacts & diary entries which I don't want to manually add to the Pearl.
Thanks
Memmorr

[Rcbjr]

memmorr, Welcome to PinStack.

When you try to install Desktop Manager, does it give you an Error Code? If so what is that code?

You might need to use this thread if it doesn't give you an error code, How To: Perform A Clean Uninstall Of Desktop Manager.

Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help with this problem or your BB.

Rcbjr

[memmorr]

Hi Rcbjr,
Thanks for your response, its nice to know there's someone out there who will try and help!

I tried again tonight with no joy, the steps I am taking are:
1. Select "Install BlackBerry Desktop Software" from the CD which came with the Pearl.
2. InstallShield Wizard message is displayed.
3. Windows Installer pop-up displayed saying preparing to install...
4. After a minute or so, a InstallShield Wizard Completed message box is displayed with the message that the wizard was interupted and therefore the installation has not completed.

I've never had a previous version of the software on my laptop but did check the steps which your previous thread linked to. None of the files of registry entries were on my laptop.

Any hints welcome!
Memmorr

[shelley28]

a newbie here, guys, just wanted to know why is it my desktop manager is not working??? does it has something to do that palm desktop is installed in my laptop? or is it because of my laptop?

[network25]

hey everyone, another newbie to the site and the blackberry. i have a 7520 with a boost chip in it and i was looking to use the desktop manager to upload a few thing to it like mini opera and stuff like that, which version do i need and how do i do that?

[rwk]

I upgraded my computer to Vista home premium, and i cannot get my Desktop mangaer to work, the error i get is error 2738 . It won't even allow me to uninstall the desktop manager. I tried downloading the 4.2.1 file but i still get the error message when i try to install it...any suggestions?

[cherrichiodo]

rwk - i would definately start from scratch.
try this one first:
http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...p_manager.html

then go back and download DM and the patch and see if that works.

let us know :D

[tchussey]

Originally Posted by rwk I upgraded my computer to Vista home premium, and i cannot get my Desktop mangaer to work, the error i get is error 2738 . It won't even allow me to uninstall the desktop manager. I tried downloading the 4.2.1 file but i still get the error message when i try to install it...any suggestions?

I've been fighting this problem for days now. Nothing helped until I searched MSDN for that error code. Turns out it means that VBScript wasn't loaded or registered!

After searching I found this command to run before you run the install:

regsvr32 vbscript.dll

Run this command from the command prompt as Administrator. So go to Start->All Programs -> Accessories. Right-click on Command prompt. Select "Run as Administrator". At the command prompt use the above command.

I tried all other manner of Vista tricks (turning off UAC, running as XP SP2, running as Administrator). Even my geekiest friends were stumped (and I have some really geeky friends).

I hope this works for you.

I made a cry for help on my blog (blog.larixconsulting.com) and will be updating with the solution soon.