Download and Repair Sync.ini Issues

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

Windows Initialization files such as sync.ini utilize the INI file extension. This file is considered a Settings (Windows Initialization) file, and was first created by Palm for the Palm Desktop 6.2 software package.

The initial introduction of sync.ini released in Palm Desktop 6.2 was for Windows 10 on 11/30/2008. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Palm.

Please continue reading to find your correct sync.ini file version download (free), detailed file information, and INI file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: sync.ini
File Extension: INI file extension
File Type: Settings
Description: Windows Initialization
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Palm Desktop 6.2
Developer: Palm
Software: Palm Desktop
Software Version: 6.2
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 30
Oldest File Date: 11/23/2019
Latest File Date: 11/23/2019


What are sync.ini Error Messages?


General sync.ini Runtime Errors

sync.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of Palm Desktop, but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Palm Desktop is running. Here are some of the most common sync.ini runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\Palm OS Desktop\device\sync.ini

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most INI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your sync.ini file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Palm Desktop), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, sync.ini file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Palm Desktop, system crash while loading or saving sync.ini, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix sync.ini Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your sync.ini issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the sync.ini error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Palm Desktop (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Palm Desktop software.

You can uninstall Palm Desktop software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Palm Desktop 6.2 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Palm Desktop software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Palm Desktop 6.2

Palm

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many sync.ini error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the sync.ini error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your sync.ini File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate sync.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sync.ini files for every applicable version of Palm Desktop. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download sync.ini Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Palm Desktop folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\Palm OS Desktop\device\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve sync.ini problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download sync.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sync.ini to your appropriate Windows system directory. Palm typically does not release Palm Desktop INI files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing sync.ini and all other INI files for Palm Desktop. An incorrectly installed INI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to sync.ini


INI Files Related to sync.ini

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
filelist.ini Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 1895 C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\...
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 29736 C:\Windows\IME\IMESC5\HELP\
Family.ini Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 442 C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\
gpt.ini Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 127 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
logUploaderSettings_te... Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 108 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\

Other Files Related to sync.ini

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log Palm Desktop 6.2 901932 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log Palm Desktop 6.2 14252 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Palm Desktop 6.2 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Palm Desktop 6.2 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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