Posts Tagged ‘Apple’
Apple MobileMe Stops Working for (Some? All?) Windows Users and Apple Says Fix in a few DAYS?
August 23rd, 2010
I appear to be one of the users afflicted. Existing computers that were syncing fine stopped and don’t show as registered. New computer never before synced also can’t register. Apple Support forums with many user reports – e.g., http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2553248&start=15&tstart=0
Waited 1hr 32 min for chat rep who, like all first line agents in every company wanted me to jump through every hoop and blame my computer(s) – my network – my frame of mind. And finally escalated and then admitted it was an Apple problem. Then the solution was “we know, wait a few days, keep trying”. Apple, this is NOT acceptable.
Update: Started working around 1pm EDT. I actually sent email with the chat transcript to sjobs@apple.com. Just got a call from Apple Executive Offices (really). Had quite the conversation with the nice person that phone.
Here is the chat transcript:
- Hi, my name is Davoren K.. Welcome to Apple!
- barb bowman: hi
- barb bowman: when is the mobile me sync issue for windows users going to be fixed?
- barb bowman: see http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t%20%3C/t-998931.html
- barb bowman: and your own support site
- barb bowman: been down for 3 days
- Davoren K.: Hello Barb, I see that you are having trouble syncing with Windows, is that right?
- barb bowman: 3 computers suddenly stopped syncing
- barb bowman: others are reporting this
- Davoren K.: Have you contacted chat support about this issue before?
- barb bowman: no
- barb bowman: sync IS working on ipad and iphone
- barb bowman: but stopped on computers
- barb bowman: I am not the only one having this issue
- Davoren K.: What type of error are you receiving?
- barb bowman: unable to register this computer for syncing
- barb bowman: on another computer, advanced suddenly shows NO computers are registered
- barb bowman: same errors as everyone else has reported since 8/21
- barb bowman: PLEASE look at http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=12141186
- Davoren K.: May I link you to an article?
- barb bowman: yes, but I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling
- barb bowman: and honestly this can’t be a local issue since it suddenly happened on ALL computers
- barb bowman: what is the link
- Davoren K.: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1681
- Davoren K.: Please inform me of the steps you have already tried.
- barb bowman: I’ve tried nearly everything but again
- barb bowman: how do you explain this happening to 3 computers at the same time?
- barb bowman: in fact, I tried to set up a brand new computer
- barb bowman: with the same problems
- barb bowman: this is not an issue on my computers
- barb bowman: or for the hundreds of other people reporting that sync suddenly stopped working on their windows machines
- barb bowman: can you check the SERVER status on your side?
- Davoren K.: We can isolate the issue by following the troubleshooting in article. The status of the MobileMe service can be found by logging into me.com/account and checking the pane on the right. As of right now, all MobileMe services are active and running.
- barb bowman: please, others have posted that while the web shows the service as UP, other chat reps have acknowledged that there are issues for windows users
- barb bowman: if all you can do is blame this on local issues, and read a scripted set of answers, you need to escalate me to the next level of support
- barb bowman: this is unacceptable
- barb bowman: it is ludicrous when 3 computers stop working here and hundreds of others are reporting the same issue
- barb bowman: to try to make users jump through the same hoops tht don’t fix the problem
- Davoren K.: We need to isolate the issue using the article, as each issue can be user specific. Would you like to coninue?
- barb bowman: I have already done everything in that article
- barb bowman: as I already said
- barb bowman: up to including trying with a new computer to rule out bad data on all 3 other computers
- barb bowman: starting with a clean copy of outlook
- barb bowman: new install of itunes and mobileme, etc.
- barb bowman: plus trying the fixes on one of the impacted computers
- barb bowman: on the new computer, last sync sttus is never connected
- barb bowman: I am logged in to mobileme
- barb bowman: when I clicked sync with MobileMe I get the error
- barb bowman: just like I do on the already connected computers
- barb bowman: there are no firewalls or any other add ins on the new computer
- barb bowman: it is not a network issue
- barb bowman: I have tried 3 different networks
- Davoren K.: Ok. Please allow me a few minutes to consult my resources on this issue.
- barb bowman: ok
- Davoren K.: Thank you.
- Davoren K.: When did this begin?
- barb bowman: august 21 1.09pm was the last time I synced
- barb bowman: EDT
- Davoren K.: Ok, thank you. I will be right back with you.
- Davoren K.: This issue requires more investigation than what we can accomplish in chat support, and engineering is aware of the issue. A fix is in the works and should be released in the next few days. Please continue to periodically try to register your computers until then.
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Tags: iPad
April 5th, 2010
While I’m an admitted Windows Enthusiast/Junkie/Evangelist/Microsoft MVP/Fanatic, I decided that the iPad is a must have gadget. I can’t effectively do much except “light” mail replying and minimalist web browsing and social networking and anything else that requires reading on my Blackberry 8330 because the screen is tiny and the thumbs based typing is tough with fingernails and my trifocals object after a few minutes to the size and form factor. I have to mention that my Verizon cell phone new every two won’t let me replace my phone until October and AT&T has zero coverage at my condo.
I’ve been taking a 10 inch beefed up netbook around with me, but I think the iPad is better suited for casual “always connected” activities where I’m not looking/working on spreadsheets/Word docs/PowerPoint presentations et al. And the iPad is a great entertainment device. I have to say that iTunes is a whole less finicky about editing meta data and album art than Windows Media Player on Windows 7.
Zune won’t let me copy or sync my DRM’d recorded TV shows and the Digital Copies supplied with some of my Blu Ray disks aren’t particularly Windows friendly.
Given the number of other “Window’s people” giving this device the thumbs up, it’s pretty clear I’m not alone. I’ll look at the Windows “slate” supposedly coming this year, but for now, the iPad is my device of choice for running around town and casual night table usage.
I’m definitely on the lookout for an RDP application to load on my new toy. If I can manage my server and a few other things from this “thin client”, it will be the frosting on the cake.
I also can’t wait to try out some of the games on my iPad. And read some e-books and news.
Apple Mobile Me not designed for IE7
July 11th, 2008
Not that I don’t mind using Firefox 3, but it sure seems deliberate that Apple’s just released Mobile Me (www.me.com) displays a “we don’t fully support Internet Explorer 7” intercept when you visit the site.
