[Jetskeet]

I recently got a new laptop mini and would like to put the data from my blackberry into my outlook express on my computer. How do I do this?
Thanks

[CO_BBTechie]

Install the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, and setup the synchronization to OE.

[Jetskeet]

I am not totally savvy on the ins and outs of how the desktop manager ...I have the desktop manager already installed, and I am just wanting the one time transfer of device data to computer and then from that point on I just want the normal synchronizing....can't find where it mentions OE

[CO_BBTechie]

Originally Posted by Jetskeet

I am not totally savvy on the ins and outs of how the desktop manager ...I have the desktop manager already installed, and I am just wanting the one time transfer of device data to computer and then from that point on I just want the normal synchronizing....can't find where it mentions OE

That's called a backup, but what you are describing is a synchronization of data between your device and your desktop apps. A "backup" in this context will not achieve what you're after.

It's time to get savvy.... From the main screen on desktop manager, do you not see "synchronize?"

From there you may select the desktop application you wish to sync your BB data with.

[Jetskeet]

I do and when I plugged the phone in it started the synchronization process, but came to message "there are no applications configured for synchronization.

[Jetskeet]

Does it make a difference when I am using Microsoft outlook express instead of outlook? When I went to the synchron config the configure option is grayed out????

[CO_BBTechie]

Originally Posted by Jetskeet

I do and when I plugged the phone in it started the synchronization process, but came to message "there are no applications configured for synchronization.

Well true enough you actually have to configure sync before you can perform one.

From main screen, click synchronize, then click configure synchronization. Then on the next screen, click synchronization again. From there you may select Outlook Express, provided you have it setup on your laptop, not just installed. You must have an existing profile with which to use to sync the data. Profile is created when you first use Outlook Express.

[Jetskeet]

I did the steps you said, but the "Configure synchronization settings for my desktop program" the button is grayed out???

[Jetskeet]

void that last statement...when I plugged the phone in I could choose it....sorry to be so "brain dead"!

[CO_BBTechie]

Originally Posted by Jetskeet

I did the steps you said, but the "Configure synchronization settings for my desktop program" the button is grayed out???

Is your device connected? It will be grayed out if not.

Do you have Outlook Express setup? If not, it may also stay grayed out.

[CO_BBTechie]

Originally Posted by Jetskeet

void that last statement...when I plugged the phone in I could choose it....sorry to be so "brain dead"!

Gotcha.. had actually just asked you that before you posted this.

[Jetskeet]

One last question....I have 2 identities in my outlook....my personal and my work. Can I sync them both? when I went through the config it asks "use main identity" or "default shared Profile"

[CO_BBTechie]

Originally Posted by Jetskeet

One last question....I have 2 identities in my outlook....my personal and my work. Can I sync them both? when I went through the config it asks "use main identity" or "default shared Profile"

I'll defer this to someone else. I am uncertain as I've never tried to use a second profile. Good luck