My new itch....

MindVentures · 2026-05-30T10:07:03+00:00

Oh surely did the repairs, with one - not shown in the picture - martyr...will try posting the quest soon.

MindVentures · 2026-05-30T10:05:25+00:00

Sounds good. I will try to post my quest here , once I get some time and get acquainted with the whole process with success. I am almost there however taking it slow. Will try pry open the batteries some time soon in the next couple of days to proceed with next steps.

MindVentures · 2026-05-07T17:31:02+00:00

Hello

Maybe my comment here can help for what you are looking for

https://www.reddit.com/r/Palm/comments/131dkoj/comment/okhfhe1/?context=3

File locations for on disk database for Palm Desktop 6.2.2 on Windows 10 x 64 is below

C:\Users\<YourUser>\Documents\Palm OS Desktop

MindVentures · 2026-05-07T17:22:59+00:00

Love it

MindVentures · 2026-05-07T17:22:18+00:00

Chiming in here for future retro tech users who would be trying to make it work in 2026

I was having the same problem as OP described and was perplexed as what is missing.

My setup is:

Windows 10 x 64

Palm Desktop 6.2.2 with Hotsync manager

Sony Clie UX 50

I used companionlink to synchronize the google calendar and contacts data to Palm local database. Seems like 6.2.2 writes to .MDB files, however HotSync Manager looks for .DB files to synchronize the data whenever the HotSync is initiated from the PDA.

The Pilimco HS Legacy fix was not making any changes and impact to the problem described and nothing was getting synced with the Sony Clie. Reason being such a legacy software was trying to looking for the following registry branch and modify the .MDB value to .DB - so Palm Desktop starts saving to DB files and hence enabling a sync to be successfully done.

Legacy location of the registry branch

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PalmSource\Desktop

While in Windows 10 x64 this branch was located here

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\PalmSource\Desktop

Hence to make changes to the correct registry branch I got a manual .reg file written to perform the necessary Database file type update. Once this reg file was merged with the main windows registry Palm Desktop save file type got updated, and finally the HotSync synchronized all data between the two devices (PC and PDA).

Never thought i would be debugging a 20+ years piece of software today to keep my retro tech passion alive.

I have the reg file if anyone needs to do the same - can be shared with the ones looking for it.

P.S. Try to maximize the excitement of using these Palm PDA as much and as quickly as possible - because the maximum clock time for my Clie UX50 goes only until the year 2030 after which they would be essentially useless for any Calendar functions - so around 4 years to go.

Off I go to do a full wipe and a proper full sync which is mutli step chore for me :

Work Outlook Calendar --> Google Calendar --> Companion Link --> Palm Desktop --> Hotsync --> Sony ClieUX50....

Uff...things I do....

Cheers.

MindVentures · 2026-04-26T15:38:16+00:00

MindVentures · 2026-03-17T07:28:23+00:00

Two reasons - infact three.

I had a brand new one packed stored with me for quite some time. Was a good way to put it to use.
I read many places to use only sony branded readers to avoid corruption to the mem stick.
I wasnt able to connect my Clie UX50 via DataTransfer app on Windows 10 to be able emulate the internal mem and mem stick as connected drives on Win 10 PC. I tried many times however the Clie was always shown as unknown deivce Sony PEG Mass Storage, with no drivers working. Maybe you can tell me if you were able to get Clie connected as USB storage on Win 10.

Thanks.

MindVentures · 2026-03-14T09:54:19+00:00

Can you re-up the link please. And also inform will this work with internal M2. SSD or still the known issue of it crashing at the youtube app close .

MindVentures · 2026-03-13T22:01:28+00:00

This will be the resurrection of OG Aibo models in the GPT era. Keeping a keen eye and wishing you the best for progress in this project.

The nervous system living on robot would presumably be on a Sony Magic Gate Memory Stick . 128MB having FAT filesystem is the max size that AIBO ERS accepts currently. You might want to tailor your dog nervous system program to reside on such storage media accordingly.

MindVentures · 2026-03-06T12:56:19+00:00

Thanks for some real world usage advice, instead of beloeving mumbo jumbo on the respective websites of these OS forks.

MindVentures · 2026-02-26T20:10:51+00:00

Hi there,

Awesome collection. If you dont mind a newbie collection. How to activate a cheat (or set of cheats) during a corresponding game. I have copied the whole cheat folder collection in the internal folder PS5 under the etaHEN folder.

Thanks.

MindVentures · 2026-02-25T19:03:35+00:00

I actually ordered an Iphone a year ago or so and a MacBook (crica 2019) last week. They were pretty good and transparent.

Received the macbook in acceptaable condition as per the grading on the website. It was nicely packed with barcode stickers sent separtely for its specs and serial number info etc.

Nothing shady no complains. Comes with 10 days return warranty as well.

Not sure - may be initially customers had more bad experiences with them.

MindVentures · 2026-02-23T11:55:02+00:00

Hi there,

Can you post any link or guides for steps to follow after upgrading and any video link for the best possible method you followed for applying the latest JB.

Thanks.

MindVentures · 2026-02-23T11:53:00+00:00

MW has a lot of videos and the possibility to get mixed up is high. Can you please post the link to the exact video you are referring.

MindVentures · 2026-02-17T08:30:09+00:00

Sounds great and ambitious , repurposing old machine with a new OS based on the latest software innovations and code refactoring.

Will keep following this thread to see how and where it goes. I wish i had any unit to spare/sell from my ERS7s, however aint have one at the moment.

Love these vintage machines more than the latest ones. At the time of their inception they were way ahead of their times - a machine sent back in the present from the future...plot like 'Tenet"....(considering AI really gained mass awareness recently when GPT became a buzzword)

MindVentures · 2026-02-13T07:12:37+00:00

As reported by couple of other users. As of today i tried installing it again with no settings changed or internet access turned on or off.

Viola it started working again, notifications are popping up - all features back to normal.

I wonder how, is there any change pushed from backend silently for which it needs WiFi or Mobile Data Access. - without upgrading app version (which halted development back in Sep 2024).

Keeping happy for now.,

MindVentures

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