It worked fine for a few years then my computer

No, only if you synchronized with another device beforehand. Using Palm Desktop, eg, you could synchronize and get the list back.

You probably don't need the CD. Just download Palm desktop software (http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/na/zire/31/unlocked/downloads/page_en.html) and install that after you charge and set up the Zire. That should do it.

Have you installed PalmDesktop to your new computer yet?

There is no Windows driver for the Zire 31, but you will need Palm Desktop before you can sync.

I still have a Zire 31 in a box in the garage, and I'm happy to dig things off of the CD if you need anything, just use "add comment" in the top right corner there.

First, download the game to your PC.
Then add that downloaded file(.prc file) in the Install Tool/ Quick Install from PalmDesktop application. Then perform the HotSync to transfer it to the device.

ideas:
Restart your computer,
Try a different data cable,
And last resort:
Give up on it.

(If you do give up, send it to me i need a new screen.)

yep

install it on another computer buy her a computer

Insert the installation CD and select Change your synchronization method. If that doesn't work, or the option is not available, in Windows, click Start>Run then D:\English\PostInstall\OutlookSwitcher.exe /palm (where D: is your CD drive AND your install CD is inserted; also check to make sure the file is at that location).

LyncHS, Zire 72, Soft Reset and XP Professional I do a sync and my PDA crashes... I have to do a soft reset almost every single time. I have been having the same exact problem but cannot seem to find anyone who can help!!!! Before I got my Zire 72 I had this problem with my Sony Clie. I even narrowed it down to this LyncHS application and still could not get help. I finally purchased a new PDA because I was getting tired of this happening. It was not the PDA... it is the Palm OS or a Palm application that is a problem. I have not installed ANY third party applications so PalmOne needs to quit trying to tell me to uninstall those. MitaMe, you are absolutely correct... this is not acceptable and since I am not the only one having problems, I fully expect PalmOne to take it more seriously and try to resolve it. I should not have to perform a soft reset most every time I sync on my Windows XP Professional PC. By the way, I sync on my computer at home which is not Windows XP Pro and this does NOT happen.