Instructions for installing the 64 bit driver for Vista and Windows 7
Contrary to what many say, the Palm Desktop will work on the new Windows operating systems, Vista and Windows 7, with either the 32 or 64 bit OS. If you have the 32 bit OS then do not install the driver below as it is not necessary. If you have the 64 bit OS you will need the driver below and once it is installed your Palm will hotsync with your computer just as previous systems. To find out if you have the 32 or 64 bit OS please use the link below;
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218
We can arrange to walk you through this process for a $25 fee, please schedule a time via email.
The ACEECA corporation has developed a 64 bit driver for their handhelds, running the Palm OS, so the instructions refer to an Aceeca device/PDA – just ignore this labeling and know they mean the Palm device. This driver is only necessary for the USB driver, it is not necessary for the BlueTooth(BT), Infra Red(IR), WiFi, or serial.
1) Install the Palm Desktop software from the CD as normal. You must have the hotsync manager running before installing the 64 bit drivers. If you do not have the original CD you can order one from our website here;
Install CDs
2) Download 64 bit driver from the link below.
http://www.aceeca.com/downloads/download_overview.php/cPath/1/downloads_id/13
If the above link does not work please use the link below;
3) Follow the instructions found in the following PDF document
Troubleshooting_USB_driver_installation_on_Windows_7_64-bit.pdf
For more information read the following link;
http://forum.brighthand.com/palm-tx/281989-how-install-new-aceeca-64bit-drivers-tx.html
These instructions are a work in progress so an changes/problems will greatly help others with the same problems so please reply with feedback, good or bad.
Thank you,
Chris Short, President
Short Tronics, INC.
www.PalmDr.com
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Windows 64-bit drivers
I use Windows 7, 64-bit. I downloaded the Aceeca drivers and installed them, using the instructions. For the first time in three years, I was able to perform a USB hot sync on my Palm TX and my husband's TX without a problem. Thank you for making this information available.
Downloaded the 64driver to Win7 and installed it but now synchronizing just hangs.
Response: Find out which application(contacts, datebook, memos, etc.) then go into your custom settings and temporarily disable(set to do nothing) and try syncing again. Most likely you have some data corruption with in your data base that needs to be fixed, contact us and we will get you an application you can try and fix it.
Chris Short
I got a message that the drivers had a problem like someone on the forum mentioned. I tried to install them again and it said they were already there. I forgot at first that I had to set the the hotsync to USB. Once I did that, it worked great.
Thank you
I downloaded the driver, and followed the instructions. This is the first time I’ve been able to connect my Z22 to my laptop which runs Vista. I do have to connect the USB cord to the Palm, and then to the PC. Works great!
WOW. At last I can once again synch my Palm. It stopped working when i got my Windows 7 PC, but I never gave up using my palm. I too use the synch cable USB to Palm)
Thanks a million
Mike
Dear sirs,
this driver works fine for me under Win7 64bit.
Thank you very much for sharing it.
Best regards,
Costa
I had purchased a CD-install disk for my Zire 22, to run on my laptop (Vista Premium 32 bit). IT DID NOT WORK. Chris tried very hard to make it work, but it didn’t. The good news: he sent me the driver for my desktop Windows 7, 64 bit, which worked fine. However working with my laptop would be my preference. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
Oops … the link in my ABOVE post is INCORRECT:
It says = http://ww2.usca.edu/ResearchProjec [...] Documents/ which will NOT work
PLEASE USE: http://ww2.usca.edu/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/PalmHotSyncDriverWin7Vista64bit
Therefore If you need guidance, please go to my “Complete Win7 Palm HotSync Aceeca Driver Installation Guide at the the following (corrected) link,
http://ww2.usca.edu/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/PalmHotSyncDriverWin7Vista64bit
Henry S Gurr
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A note to moderator of http://www.palmdr.com
You may make this correction in my original post and delete this one. Thanks
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Do I understand that a Palm Zire 71 can be installed on a Windows 7 Professional 64 bit system? If so, can it be connected with the USB cable? All other websites say the Zire 71 will run under Win 7 Pro 64 bit, but add that an IR reader must be connected to the USB first. If an IR reader is still needed, I will stick with Virtual XP where I have been running my now-dead Zire 31. (The Zire 71 is its’ replacement).
Yes this is correct, all Palm models, including the older ones are now once again able to sync with all current version of Windows including the 64 bit systems.
Thank you,
Chris Short, President
Short Tronics, INC.
http://www.PalmDr.com website
Phone: 612/326-4364 but email is preferred