Desktop Software for PC

[jnocella123]

I've been jumping through hoops for days trying to get my brand new Blackberry Bold 9930 to connect to either of my two PCs. It will not connect to my new MacBook Pro or a new Windows 7 laptop. I am up to date on all software. This is very frustrating. Can anyone please help? I've read article after article and I cannot believe RIM does not post a fix for this. I've wasted hours trying to get this thing to work. It is no wonder people are moving away from Blackberry. 

[sdgardne]

Hello,

Well, it works just fine for many people...and there's no way to know, from your post, why it's not working for your specific situation...which quite naturally would preclude posting any sort of fix to your situation. From what you've said, all I can recommend is this:

• http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/Desktop-Software-for-PC/Cleanly-quot-Starting-Over-quot-with-...

It starts with a process for cleanly starting over, and there is some discussion, and there is also a post (15) with links to older Desktop Software versions, if those are needed. Note that this is not, by any means, guaranteed to work...but it has worked for many to resolve issues they are having.

Of course, if we could know more about what exactly is going on in your situation, we might be able to provide you with better guidance...but from a report that basically boils down to "it's not working", there's really no direction to go in seeking out help for your specific situation. Details about exactly what you try and exactly what results may be more helpful.

Also, here is the list of other troubleshooting articles...hopefully something will be useful:

• http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Tips-for-getting-BlackBerry-Deskt...
• KB10144 How to force the detection of the BlackBerry smartphone using Application Loader
• KB28457 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone due to administrative permissions
• KB28458 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when user account control is enabled
• KB28459 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when a full version of Roxio® Media Manager is installed 
• KB28456 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when USB selective suspend setting is enabled
• KB28444 The BlackBerry smartphone is not detected by BlackBerry Desktop Software when connected by USB to a USB hub or a docking station
• KB28443 BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot detect the BlackBerry smartphone when it is connected via USB
• KB02640 Troubleshooting USB connections
• KB15486 Top 10 BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry Desktop Manager troubleshooting tips
• KB00125BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot detect the BlackBerry smartphone
• KB11439 BlackBerry Desktop Software does not detect the BlackBerry smartphone when it is connected
• KB00019 No PIN displayed in BlackBerry Desktop Redirector
• KB10938 "USB charging current is insufficient" appears on the BlackBerry smartphone
• KB01451 How to turn on advanced synchronization logging if a wired synchronization fails
• KB19717 The BlackBerry smartphone is not detected as a USB Mass Storage Device when connected to a computer
• KB16310 Media Transfer Protocol and the BlackBerry Storm smartphone
• http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Desktop-Manager-quot-disconnected...

Also, check that you are using only root USB ports...no hubs (sometimes the front-side ports are hubs...use a rear USB port). And make sure to try disabling USB power management in your system configuration (Device Manager).

Also check on conflicting software...it has been reported that the software package NTI Shadow&Ninja can cause a conflict; removing them and reinstalling the BB desktop software allows it to install correctly.

Apologies in advance if this is redundant -- there's no way to be sure if you've already seen and tried these. Also apologies if any are not presently available...RIM takes them up and down at will as they revise things.

Hopefully something there is helpful!

Good luck!