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03-26-07, 08:00 PM

Hello all. I've recently recovered from a HDD crash. Fortunately, just prior to the crash, my PPC backed up so all my contacts and calendar appointments are "safe."

I reinstalled everything (I'm still using AS 3.8 because all I hear are problems for newer versions and Outlook 2003) and reimported my backed up personal folders. However, when this happened, it also copied the (approximately) 4 month, out of date, calendar appointments and contact lists.

What I want to do is to overwrite EVERYTHING on my computer with the data on my PPC. However, when I go to sync, it comes up with 3 options and I'm not sure which to choose...

Combine the items on my device with the items on this computer.
Replace the items on my device with the items on this computer.
Do not synchronize this information at this time.

Well, option 2 and 3 aren't what I need at all but number 1 isn't that great either. I want my PDA to be primary and to overwrite all the appointments/contacts that are currently loaded into my desktop. I found the Rules section in the Tools > Options that "If there is a conflict, Desktop > Always replace the item on this computer." But it doesn't seem to do anything.

Help!

03-26-07, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spaz Guest Posts: n/a	Overwriting existing appointments/contacts Hello all. I've recently recovered from a HDD crash. Fortunately, just prior to the crash, my PPC backed up so all my contacts and calendar appointments are "safe." I reinstalled everything (I'm still using AS 3.8 because all I hear are problems for newer versions and Outlook 2003) and reimported my backed up personal folders. However, when this happened, it also copied the (approximately) 4 month, out of date, calendar appointments and contact lists. What I want to do is to overwrite EVERYTHING on my computer with the data on my PPC. However, when I go to sync, it comes up with 3 options and I'm not sure which to choose... Combine the items on my device with the items on this computer. Replace the items on my device with the items on this computer. Do not synchronize this information at this time. Well, option 2 and 3 aren't what I need at all but number 1 isn't that great either. I want my PDA to be primary and to overwrite all the appointments/contacts that are currently loaded into my desktop. I found the Rules section in the Tools > Options that "If there is a conflict, Desktop > Always replace the item on this computer." But it doesn't seem to do anything. Help!