[Droid Eris Android Development] .mak:
If HTC Sync isn't working properly for you, and it probably isn't, please use the guide and files included below to complete the installation and sync.

For the record, I haven't always had to do this. I was able to install and sync as-normal when using Vista on my old laptop (with the exception of having to disable Avast! during sync's) and even when I first got my laptop and had a stock Eris w/ 1.5. That all changed when I started using this ROM.

NOTE: You should always check your Windows Task Manager -> Processes panel and make sure adb.exe isn't running. If it is, select it and click "End Process" and you'll be good to go.

UPDATE: I've also noticed that, sometimes, I'm unable to sync by selecting "sync now" from the phone. I can, however, sync by clicking Sync in the HTC Sync application on the computer.

HTC_Sync_2.0.33.exe (installs the below files)

My HTC Driver (Compatible with Eris)

HTC Sync v2.0.33

README.txt (Also shown below)

Please read the entire README.txt twice before installing anything. If you still need further help with this, feel free to PM me but only after you've exhausted all efforts to accomplish this yourself :)

Download Eris_Sync.zip [38MB] and extract it to your desktop. You'll find two files in it;

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\ READ ME Compiled by .mak @ xda-developers.com /
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/ In response to inquiries for ZenEXP 0.9.4.2-PORTED \
| Original Guide found on Google |
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1. Save anything you have open and close it
2. Uninstall HTC Sync
3. Start > Run > type: msconfig
4. Go to the services tab, tick the "hide all Microsoft programs" box (at the bottom of the msconfig window)
(This is very important to click on hide all Microsoft services first or computer issues can occur - be sure to tick this box)
5. Now once that is ticked, click on disable all (Microsoft services are hidden as you ticked the box so they will not be disabled now, it's important that microsoft services don't get disabled, so make SURE you ticked the box as described above)
6. Go to the startup Tab, click on disable all
7. Click Apply, then click Restart Now when prompted
8. The PC will restart with only essential Microsoft programs running
9. Click on do not show this again, if prompted
10. Install HTC Sync (use the file I've included here, it includes the correct driver and HTC Sync version!)
11. Plug in your Eris
12. Your Eris should notify you that you're in Disk Mode (assuming you haven't changed the default, otherwise it could be set to Sync mode or Charge Only mode by default)
13. Slide your notifications drawer down on your Eris and select Disk Mode (again, assuming you haven't changed it, otherwise it will say Sync or Charge Only mode)
14. Once prompted, select Sync and click Done
15. Wait a moment and wait for your computer to find your Eris, setup your Eris in the wizard and enjoy!

Once you've completed the above and sync'd your Eris for the first time, you need to do the following:

1. Start > Run> Type: msconfig
2. Go to the services tab, tick that "hide Microsoft services" box again, then click on "enable all"
3. Go to the startup tab, click on "enable all" (You may choose to leave any unchecked that are slowing your computer down, please check google to see what you can and can't disable here)
4. Click Apply, then click Restart Now when prompted
5. Once your PC reboots, plug your Eris back in and try to Sync, does it work? If not, disable your firewall(s)/AntiVirus and try again. I have Avast! and I have to "disable all shields for 10 minutes" before syncing in order for it to work, most likely you will have to as well.