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#383 Taking Screenshots of Your BlackBerry | BB Geeks on November 16th, 2007 at 7:54 am

[...] system files linked to below. If you are not quite sure of the process involved, jump over to our Installing Necessary System Files tutorial for a step-by-step guide to preparing your [...]

#390 Carmela Cosentino on November 16th, 2007 at 11:12 am

how do I download teh BBScreenStream? thanks.

#396 Rae on November 16th, 2007 at 3:19 pm

Carmela – you can find the ScreenStream guide here.

#410 Creating Video Demos from Your BlackBerry using BBScreenStream | BB Geeks on November 17th, 2007 at 7:05 am

[...] Note: Before you are able to use BBScreenStream to capture video from your BlackBerry display, you will need to install the BlackBerry Desktop Software. [...]

#412 Taking Screenshots of Your BlackBerry using BBScreenShooter | BB Geeks on November 17th, 2007 at 7:31 am

[...] Note: Before you are able to use BBScreenShooter to capture images from your BlackBerry display, you will need to install the BlackBerry Desktop Software. [...]

#1040 michale omode on December 13th, 2007 at 6:19 pm

link to download software is not working

#1048 Cooper on December 14th, 2007 at 8:23 am

Hello Michale, the links have been updated. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

#1164 The idiot’s guide to using your BlackBerry as a modem | BB Geeks on December 28th, 2007 at 1:17 pm

[...] Handheld Manager installed on your laptop. The BlackBerry Handheld Manager is a component of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software. In order to initialize the BlackBerry Handheld Manager, simply activate the Desktop Manager [...]

#1292 Karen on January 15th, 2008 at 7:09 am

When I try to open Desktop Manager, it starts to open then stops. Any suggestions?

#1486 Step by Step Guide to upgrading your BlackBerry OS | BB Geeks on February 6th, 2008 at 9:01 am

[...] Before you proceed any further you will need to ensure that you have the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager installed on your [...]

#1735 Do personal BlackBerry users need a hosted BES? | BB Geeks on March 3rd, 2008 at 2:40 pm

[...] server, you’d have to hook up your BlackBerry to your computer via USB, and use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to get everything in order. But with BES, that data is synced [...]

#2899 Using your BlackBerry as an MP3 player | BB Geeks on May 8th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

[...] is through the BlackBerry Desktop Software. If you have the latest version, it will have Roxio, which will allow you to move your music from [...]

#3150 How to listen to podcasts on your BlackBerry | BB Geeks on May 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am

[...] like sideloading podcasts onto your iPod. You simply download the MP3 file and transfer it through BlackBerry Desktop Manager. If you download the podcast through iTunes, you can right click it and hit “show in Windows [...]

#3651 BlackBerry Guide: How to Install 3rd Party Applications on Your BlackBerry | BB Geeks on June 5th, 2008 at 10:13 am

[...] BlackBerry. There is usually a second option for download to your desktop and installation via the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. The Desktop Manager installation process is described in the next [...]

#5640 Schuyler on July 6th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

I have been trying to download opera mini for my pearl 8130 but everytime I try adding it through the application loader it brings up an error. Any ideas on how to help?

#7386 Taking BlackBerry screenshots if you have a Mac | BB Geeks on September 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 am

[...] to us on Twitter!Being a Mac user can be tough for a BlackBerry geek. Not only can I not use BlackBerry Desktop Manager, but a number of the better applications only run on a PC. This includes BlackBerry Screenshooter. [...]

#7667 Mike on October 20th, 2008 at 9:48 am

Error 2738. Could not access VBScript run time for custom action. I get this error when running the Version 4.2 Service Pack 1 after download.

#7681 Cooper on October 21st, 2008 at 7:51 am

@Mike check out this post for a step by step guide on how to get around Error 2738.

http://www.somelifeblog.com/2008/10/blackberry-desktop-install-error-2738.html

and be sure to install SP2 as well.

#7698 Checking in on the latest OS 4.5 builds | BB Geeks on October 22nd, 2008 at 7:46 am

[...] need the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Software for [...]

#7735 Ed on October 25th, 2008 at 12:19 pm

Help – get Error 1720 when installing BB desktop software

#7746 Cooper on October 27th, 2008 at 8:19 am

@Ed your problem is likely one of the following 3 issues:

1. Windows Installer error
2. Your anti virus program is blocking the install script
3. Your InstallShiled folder is corrupted in some way.

Read the following link to find out how to fix each of these issues:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/articles/786/KB03646_f.SAL_Public.html

#7758 What does OTA mean and how does it work? | BB Geeks on October 29th, 2008 at 7:26 am

[...] The acronym stands for Over The Air. This usually refers to downloads. You might see links saying OTA. In such an instance, it means that you can download the application directly to your device, without having to download it to your computer and load it with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. [...]

#7800 How I nearly killed my BlackBerry upgrading to OS 4.5 | BB Geeks on November 3rd, 2008 at 8:39 am

[...] a PC, I have a Mac, so this was my opportunity to take care of any BlackBerry issues which require Desktop Software. When I saw that Verizon officially released 4.5 for the 8330, I thought I was in heaven. I sat [...]

#7867 Twitter Help Monthly Roundup Round 4 | BB Geeks on November 10th, 2008 at 12:26 pm

[...] that it is not possible to do a Verizon 8330 OS upgrade OTA and that it must be done through the Desktop Manager. rickt suggested extracting the OS, removing the vendor.xml file and then connecting the BlackBerry [...]

#8671 What song is that? Find out with Nobex Radio Companion | BB Geeks on December 23rd, 2008 at 8:32 am

[...] The best part of this application, other than its ability to identify songs, is that it’s free. You can download the application in three ways. First you can point your BlackBerry browser to nobexrc.com/download. You can also enter your email address on the download page, and they’ll send you a link. Finally, you can perform the operation with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. [...]

#8813 I just got my first BlackBerry…now what? | BB Geeks on December 30th, 2008 at 11:00 am

[...] first thing you’ll want to do, software-wise, if you have a PC is to install BlackBerry Desktop Software. This will be your home base, if you will, when you have your Berry connected to your PC. If you [...]

#8902 How to watch video podcasts on your BlackBerry | BB Geeks on January 7th, 2009 at 11:01 am

[...] can also use BlackBerry Desktop Manager to load the file to your media card. Or PocketMac, or Missing Sync. In any case, there are a number [...]

#8903 JerryD on January 7th, 2009 at 11:23 am

The link for Javaloader is broken due to site changes. The corrected URL above is:
http://forums.pinstack.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1087&d=1149738115

An updated JavaLoader.exe (v1.9.1) is available in the JL_Cmder package at:
http://forums.pinstack.com/local_links.php?catid=5&linkid=1880

#8924 Cooper on January 8th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

@JerryD Thanks for pointing that out – the links in the article have been updated.

#9534 richards on February 11th, 2009 at 11:31 pm

can i ask , do u need to load the SP1 before loading the SP2

#9540 Cooper on February 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am

@richards no just get the lates service pack available – it will contain all previous upgrades.

#9751 Lindsey on February 25th, 2009 at 11:08 pm

I downloaded destop manager from the CD that came with my new Blackberry storm. I have tried to download to videos from Videos4blackberry. I opened the destop manager and click on Media…it only gives me the options of VCast Music and Media Sync when my phone is connected…it never allows me to click start on the media manager…what am I doing wrong and how can I fix it…it is driving me crazy. Thanks.

#9758 Cooper on February 26th, 2009 at 9:14 am

@Lindsey Don’t use the software that came on the cd, download the latest version of the Desktop Manager from RIM and try that – if it still does not work leave another comment here.

#9791 Julie on March 1st, 2009 at 5:08 pm

haha ^^ nice, is there a section to follow the RSS feed

#10038 How to switch devices on a hosted BES | BB Geeks on March 19th, 2009 at 8:58 am

[...] the Storm or the tardy Bold. Thankfully, the solution is simple. For starters, you’ll need BlackBerry Desktop Manager software. From there, it’s a [...]

#10219 Dana on April 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 pm

I can’t seem to do anything with my pictures. Attempts at emailing them or saving them to my desktop have been unsuccessful. I’ve loaded my User tools CD…but no luck it seems.

Dana

#10241 Cooper on April 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm

download the latest desktop manager software from the RIM website instead of using the older version from your cd.

When you plug in your BlackBerry via USB, be sure to select enable mass storage mode – that way you can navigate the folders on your blackberry just like any other windows folder.

#10662 Ismael Scruton on April 27th, 2009 at 5:31 am

Keep working ,great job!

#10886 Angelena on May 7th, 2009 at 4:24 pm

I downloaded the latest version of bb desktop mgr 4.7. Is it just me? i can’t find redirector on there!?

#11174 vaid on May 21st, 2009 at 11:51 pm

I just purchas black berry from T mobile ,i have lab top hp pavilion ,and moc 2003 but not working

#12496 Geek Guide: How to Backup and Restore Your 3rd Party Applications | BB Geeks on July 15th, 2009 at 9:27 am

[...] a full system back up and then capture the files that are being backed up from a temp file that the BlackBerry Desktop Manager creates during the process. It sounds kind of complicated, but I promise you it works and is easier [...]

#12721 raja shaker on July 25th, 2009 at 12:07 pm

where can i install plazmic_theme_reader.alc

#12742 Cooper on July 27th, 2009 at 6:53 am

@raja shaker Do a Google search for that exact term and you will find many download links.

#13800 Mubarak on September 4th, 2009 at 7:32 pm

I need to install ARABIC support for my blackberry bold 9000.

Please advice.
Best regards,

#18493 ally on February 11th, 2010 at 11:24 pm

we jsut downloaded the 5.0 from the new 8530 BB and can not get the “Handheld Mgr” to open. we are trying to tether the bb for a PC modem, Help!!

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