That's the title of a new document the BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Center posted today.

Linked via the Read prompt below this post, this involves several steps. Each of these has their own steps-with-steps.

I'll tell you the major steps for Windows XP. Follow the link I just mentioned for Windows ME or 98 machines.

1. Close BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
2. Open the Control Panel and double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select BlackBerry Desktop Software and click Change/Remove.
4. On the InstallShield Wizard window, click the Remove option, followed by Next.
5. On the Confirm Uninstall window, click OK.
6. On the InstallShield Wizard window, click Finish.

Follow along, now:

Task 2 - Delete the Research In Motion folders from the registry

To delete the Research In Motion folders, complete the following steps:
Click Start>Run.
Type Regedit, then click OK.
In the Registry Editor, delete the Research In Motion folder located in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\
Delete the Research In Motion folder located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\
Note: This key will not be present if you are removing BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.0.

Remove the BlackBerry Desktop Software folder under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall'

Leave the Registry Editor open to complete the next task.

Task 3 - Delete the Pumatech or Pumatech Technology key from the registry (if present)

Pumatech shared folders only exist in the registry for BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.0.1 and earlier.

To delete the Pumatech and or Puma Technology key folders, complete the following steps:
In the Registry Editor, delete the Puma Technology folder located in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\
Delete the Pumatech key folder located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\
Close the Registry Editor.

Task 4 - Delete the Research In Motion folders from your hard drive

To delete the Research In Motion folder, complete the procedure that corresponds with the Windows operating system you have installed on your computer.
For Windows 2000 or XP
Open Windows Explorer.
Delete the Research In Motion folder in C:\Program Files\

Delete the Research In Motion folder in C:\Program Files\Common Files (if present).
Delete the Research In Motion folder in C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\

Note: If you are unable to see the Application Data folder, it might be a hidden system folder. See the Additional Information section of this article for instructions on how to display hidden files and folders.

If you were running BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.0 Service Pack 1, delete the BlackBerry Desktop folder in C:\Documents and Settings\<user names>\Application Data\.

Task 5 - Delete the Pumatech folder from your hard drive (if present)

To delete the Pumatech folder, complete the procedure that corresponds with the desktop software version you have installed on your computer.
If you are running BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.0 Service Pack 1 or later, delete the Pumatech Desktop Setup folder located in C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\
If you are running a version of BlackBerry Desktop Software earlier than 4.0.1, delete the Pumatech Shared folder located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\


Task 6 - Restart the computer

The desktop software should now be fully uninstalled. Restart the computer to make sure that all background processes are cleared from system memory.

I've just received my monthly copy of BlackBerry Connection.

This issue's lead article is about Smart Card security, as practiced by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Inside, there are pieces about ensuring your BlackBerry changes its time settings to Daylight Savings Time, BlackBerry solutions for various industries, and even how to play Tetris on your BlackBerry.

So maybe today's the day you want to perform what is called a "knife-edge cutover" of BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.0 or 4.1 from one computer to another.

"Oh, joy," you say to yourself.

But you're in luck, because the BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Center has just posted a How-To document that walks you through the process. I've linked to this document below this post.

Because this is fairly detailed stuff I will refer you to the Document for the detailed, well, deets.

But if you want a top-level view of the procedure involved, I'll tell you there are five general steps involved.

These are:

1. Gather BlackBerry Enterprise Server Information.
2. Ensure permissions are correctly configured.
3. Move the BlackBerry Configuration Database.
4. Stop the BlackBerry services.
5. Install the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

The BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Center has just posted a new support document entitled Unable to integrate a POP3 email account after changing messaging and collaboration servers.

This happens when, after messaging servers are changed, a BlackBerry device user working with BlackBerry Internet Service can't integrate or receive emails from a POP3 email account.

The document tells us that when a mail server is changed, it takes a few days for the DNS (Domain Name System) servers to update the IP (Internet Protocol) address.

Rather than just have you wait, this document (linked below) provides a five-step resolution.

I'm just about to tell you what those steps are.

1. Check with the system administrator to locate the IP address of the messaging server.
2. Log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service to add your email account.
3. Type your email address but use an incorrect password. Using the incorrect password will take you to an advanced integration screen.
4. Select I will provide the settings from the POP/IMAP section of the advanced settings.
5. Complete the information requested on the page using the IP address for the server and make sure to update your password to the correct password.
   

While the instructions I cited for removing the "Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld" tagline does not work on the Pearl, BBHub reader and ardent ham radio guy David Kozinn provides this solution for performing that action on the BlackBerry Pearl.

"On the Pearl, go into the messages list, and press the menu key (the one to the left of the trackball)," David advises. "Scroll down to and select "Options," then "Email Settings" and make sure that "Use Auto Signature" is set to "Yes." You'll then be able to change your signature.

But then David adds an important point.

"Note that this procedure applies if you are using a corporate BES server," he writes. "If you\'re using a BIS server (i.e., you have an email address like someone@carrier.blackberry.net), you have to change the setting on their website."

In her Quick Fix column in the Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth Blackwell tackles a subject I don't recall that we've done here- nor any of the other BlackBerry-centered blogs and forums have either.

Her topic partially involves how to fix those "Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld" taglines at the end of your outgoing emails. Like the one I am showing you in that grab over there on the right.

This doesn't work on the Pearl but should on most other BlackBerry devices.

"To get rid of the BlackBerry tagline using the device itself, " Elizabeth writes, "go to 'Messages,' click on the dateline, which will prompt 'Options.' Select 'E-mail Settings,' then 'Auto Signature.'

Now you are ready to send your tagline away.

"You'll see the 'Sent from Blackberry' message in a text box," writes Elizabeth. "Simply delete it or type in a personalized signature instead>"

I'm writing this post not out of some grand revelation, but because this common question has surfaced on the forums again.

This time it is the BlackBerry section of the Howard Forums.

"Can I have Desktop Manager (shown above) on two computers and use the same BB 7103e on each (not at the same time)," asks ScottPV. "I currently use the BB as a EVDO modem and data sync on one laptop and want to also use it on my Samsung Q1 (XP handtop)."

ScottPV then clarifies that he really only wants to use the 7130e on the Q1 as a modem.

"I have never been able to get the 7103e to work as a modem on my laptop without Desktop Manager and I assume the same will be true for the Q."

Well, ScottPV, you are in good luck.

"This will work without any issues," writes your fellow HowardFourms Member jase88.

"As jase88 stated it will work," Synncere writes sincerely." I have the desktop manager program installed on both my home and work computer and I have never once had any issues using my BlackBerry w/ either.

In a popular Experts-Exchange BlackBerry article entitled BlackBerry wireless backup restore (link below), MisUszatek asks if this is possible via BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

We have a running BES 4.1 with wireless backup enabled for all the users," MisUszatek writes. "Where and how can I manage it? I want to see what is being backed up, when and where. How do I do the partial restore on the same handheld or a full restore on the replacement phone? "

Well, hate to break this to you on the cusp of New Year's Eve, but what you are asking for isn't the easiest.

In fact, you have to stick to a BlackBerryForums thread on this very subject.

Entitled Workflow: Activate a BlackBerry device wirelessly, the thread advises you to do so by performing the following steps:

1. The user receives or purchases a new BlackBerry device. The user receives or purchases a new BlackBerry device and contacts the IT department to activate it.

2. The administrator creates a password. The administrator uses the BlackBerry Manager to create a temporary wireless enterprise activation password for the user account and communicates that password to the user. The password applies to the user account only. The password is no longer valid if any of the following events occur:

o. the BlackBerry Enterprise Server successfully activates a BlackBerry device on the account using the password
o. five consecutive unsuccessful activation attempts are made on the account
o. user fails to activate a BlackBerry device within the expiry window

3. The user initiates a wireless enterprise activation. The user opens the enterprise activation application on the BlackBerry device and types the appropriate corporate email address and wireless enterprise activation password.

4. The BlackBerry device sends an activation request. The BlackBerry device sends an activation request message to the corporate email account. The message contains information about the BlackBerry device, such as routing information and the BlackBerry device activation public keys.
Wireless Enterprise Activation Technical White Paper
5. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends an activation response. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends the BlackBerry device an activation response that contains routing information about the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and the public keys for the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

6. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry device establish and confirm encryption keys. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server and the BlackBerry device establish a master encryption key. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server and the BlackBerry device confirm their knowledge of the master key to one another. If key confirmation succeeds, the activation proceeds and further communication is encrypted.

7. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends the IT policy. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends the IT policy. If the BlackBerry device cannot accept the IT policy, as a security measure, the activation does not complete.

8. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends service books. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends the appropriate service books (for example, messaging service book, wireless calendar service book, browser service book, and other service books) to the BlackBerry device. The user can now send messages from and receive messages on the BlackBerry device.

9. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends data. If the user is configured for wireless PIM synchronization and wireless backup and wireless calendar synchronization is enabled, the BlackBerry Enterprise Server sends data to the BlackBerry device, including the following information:

o. calendar entries
o. address book entries
o. tasks
o. memos
o. messages
o. existing BlackBerry device options (if applicable) that were backed up using automatic wireless backup

If the user is at the desktop computer, you can use the device manager to load the data using a connection to the BlackBerry Router. This option enables you to avoid sending large quantities of data over the wireless network. You can also enforce this option through an IT policy rule.

In the BlackBerry section of Experts Exchange, the fifth-most read newer thread is entitled "Upgrade BES From 3.6 to 4.1.2."

"If I run an upgrade of my BES from 3.6 to 4.1.2 do I need to get new SRP info from the network?," asks thread-starter stagetech.

Not to make matters easier, he tells us that he gas the download but cannot find the SRP code other than the one he had with his Blackberry Enterprise Server 3.6.

Top-ranked Blackberry expert garycutri has the answer.

"You don't need a new SRP, Auth CAL or user CALs," garycutriwrites. " If you do an upgrade the install process will automatically detect your licensing info from the current install."

Gary advises that before upgrading ensure your system meets the minimum requirement for software and hardware. I alway upgrade to 3.6 Service Pack 7 before updating this BES version.

"Also do a backup of you BES database, if you use SQL do a backup with the system manager or You don't need a new SRP, Auth CAL or user CALs," adds Gary. "If you do an upgrade the install process will automatically detect your licensing info from the current install. "

Then comes the needed minimum requirements admonition.

"Before upgrading ensure your system meets the minimum requirement for software and hardware. I alway upgrade to 3.6 Service Pack 7 before updating this BES version," Gary advises. Also do a backup of you rBES database, if you use SQL do a backup with the system manager or if you use MSDE just copy the BES files from \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data."

A new thread on the Yahoo! BlackBerry Users Group called "Pearl question about music" contains a basic discussion about the best way to get music on your BlackBerry Pearl.

"How do I put a song on my Pearl," asks Larry Daly. "I have tried media manager but its not working."

RkKeller replies that he has done so, and then asks Larry what he sees when he tries to.

"I start Desktop Manager then click Windows Media Player and it opens in its own window," Larry replies, "but how do I get music from left side of media manager to right?"

"You select the songs then click the arrow in the middle of the screen," RkKeller adds. "One puts it in and the other arrow takes it off."

Fellow Yhoo! BlackBerry Users Group Member Austin adds his own advice.

"Just drop and drag the files or copy them into your music folder on your microSD card," Austin says. "Copying them is the fastest and beat way I think. You have to have a microSD card or it won't work. You're limited to the size of media files you can put on your BB's memory

Last month the BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Center posted a very useful docoment entitled "Change The Default filter in your BlackBerry Internet Service Account."

I think this is a very useful primer for those BlackBerry users who wish to control which messages are forwarded to your BlackBerry device- and which are not.

Tell you what. If you have BlackBerry Internet Service 2.0 thru 2.2, you got a let up on them BIS 1.8 laggards.

First I will tell you about this procedure for BIS 2.0-2.2.

To change the default filter in BIS 2.0-2.2 you would perform the following steps:

1. Go to your service provider's BlackBerry Internet Service web site and log in to your BlackBerry Internet Service account.
2. Choose the appropriate email account, then click Filters.
3. Choose either Forward messages to handheld or Do not forward message to handheld. The change is saved automatically.

When you see these instructions for BIS 1.8, you may want to upgrade to BIS 2.x. But I realize you're probably very busy today and would rather do this quick configuration rather than the whole upgrade thing.

OK, then. So to change the default filter in BIS 1.8 perform the following steps:

1. Go to your service provider's BlackBerry Internet Service web site and log in to your BlackBerry Internet Service account.
2. In the top menu, click Filters.
3. On the Filters page, click the Forward messages to handheld hyperlink.
4. Select or clear the following options:

• Forward message to handheld- Select this option to forward messages to your BlackBerry device.
• Header only- Select this check box to only forward the message header to your BlackBerry device.
• Level 1 notification- Select this check box to forward messages with high importance to your BlackBerry device.
• Do not forward message to handheld- Select this option to leave the message in your BlackBerry Internet Service mailbox. The message is not forwarded to your BlackBerry device. Note: If you select this option, messages will not be forwarded to your BlackBerry device unless you have other filters set to forward messages.
  

5. Click Save and Close.

Now isn't BIS 2.x easier?

BBHub reader Troy differs with the assumption that the upcoming rise Cingular will implement January 21 for text messaging fees will let Cingular Wireless customers leave their contracts without penalty should they wish to do so.

"Actually, you can't escape your contract because of this change," Troy writes. "It's's in the wording - text messaging is a pay-per-use service. The text message price increase is not affecting the monthly text packages that people have subscribed to."

Troy adds his belief that this texting price increase is identical in nature that the hike Cingular made to its Directory Assistance 411 service- a rise that Troy notes that did not allow subscribers to break their contract>"

Linked below, a new BlackBerry Knowledge Base Document offers instructions for working within the BlackBerry Java Development Environment to create an Event within the BlackBerry Calendar application.

This is possible because BlackBerry JDE 4.0 offers the personal digital assistance profile (PDAP) package to provide allow access to the Calendar, Tasks, and Address Book applications on the BlackBerry device.

Included within the net.rim.blackberry.api.pdap package is the BlackBerryEvent interface, This interface defines extended fields in the event, along with the standard fields obtained through the javax.microediition.pim.Event interface.

Want sample code? Turn the page (just thought of that old Bob Seger song as I typed that).

Well anyway:

EventList _eventList = null;
try {
// Creates/Opens an instance of the specified PIM list (Event List) in Read/Write mode.
_eventList = (EventList)PIM.getInstance().openPIMList(PIM.EVENT_LIST, PIM.READ_WRITE);

// Creates a new Event
BlackBerryEvent bbEvent = (BlackBerryEvent)_eventList.createEvent();



// Checks the Event List to determine if the ALLDAY field is supported
if(_eventList.isSupportedField(BlackBerryEvent.ALLDAY)) {
// Checks the event to determine if ALLDAY attribute as already be set
if(bbEvent.countValues(BlackBerryEvent.ALLDAY) > 0) {
bbEvent.setBoolean(BlackBerryEvent.ALLDAY,0,Event.ATTR_NONE,true);
} else {
bbEvent.addBoolean(BlackBerryEvent.ALLDAY,Event.ATTR_NONE,true);
}
}
} catch(PIMException e) {
// Handle Exception

K, got that?

Heading recalls savings plans, CDs, and for me, oh, better not go there.

(Blogger leaves PC for cold shower)

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The Consumerist web site describes a way for Cingular Wireless customers to break their contracts without a termination fee.

The pretext would be text- an increase in the text message rat for all postpaid and Pick-Your_plan customers not currently signed up with an SMS packet. . Effective January 21, you will have 30 days to break your contract.

The text message rate change is effective Jan 21, 2007. You have 30 days from then to break the contract. The change affects all postpaid and Pick-Your-Plan customers not currently subscribed to an SMS package.

Consumerist notes that HowardForums and FatWallet have extensive threads devoted to the subject.