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Access, transfer, copy and backup data files from a Blackberry phone on a Windows computer

Access, transfer, copy and backup data files from a Blackberry phone on a Windows computer

Vote: (984 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: BlackBerry

Version: 7.1.0-B42

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(984 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

BlackBerry

7.1.0-B42

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Sync BlackBerry devices
  • Back up and restore

Cons

  • Long installation

The BlackBerry Desktop Software lets you sync your BlackBerry device to your Windows system.

The BlackBerry Desktop Software is developed by BlackBerry for Windows. The program is freeware and is designed to connect BlackBerry devices to Windows computers. Once connected, you can access your BlackBerry PDA from your computer as if it were any other device.

This program excels in its simplicity. You don’t have to be an advanced Windows user or an advanced BlackBerry user. It just works, and you can transfer all types of files back and forth between your computer and your PDA. You can do this manually or you can set it up to synchronize. Arrive home from work, attach your BlackBerry and have all of the new items from the day backed up. Make any changes during the evening, and they’ll be automatically pushed to your device.

Full backup and restore is also a powerful tool. It lets you preserve a copy of your BlackBerry as is. If your phone data becomes corrupt or you have to replace your device, you can restore everything from this copy. You can sync contacts, tasks and messages, which is convenient when the work you do is distributed across your BlackBerry and your laptop, for instance.

You’re not limited to just moving image, video and audio files back and forth. You can also download and install BlackBerry apps. That makes it easier to peruse and choose apps and to install apps that come from sources other than the BlackBerry store. You also have many options for customizing your device, such as setting an email signature, setting your email filters, setting up forwarders and more.

If you’re a BlackBerry user who also has a Windows desktop or laptop, then the BlackBerry Desktop Software is a must-have tool. The worst thing we can say about it is that the installation process is cumbersome. The program takes too long to install and configure itself and may even seem to hang on certain configurations, but fortunately, this is an issue you only have to deal with once per machine.

Pros

  • Sync BlackBerry devices
  • Back up and restore

Cons

  • Long installation