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Firefox sync brings up an error message everytime it tries to sync in Firefox 4

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Adam
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I have used Firefox sync for a long time now, in both Firefox 3 and now, in Firefox 4. In Firefox 3, there were never any problems encountered when I tried to sync. Now, in Firefox 4, every time it tries to sync an error message bar appears. It has not synced since I first installed Firefox 4 when it firs came out as the full (non-beta) version. I only use Firefox sync as a means to backup my data, and don't have it syncing with another computer or device.

Why does it keep having an error syncing?

I have used Firefox sync for a long time now, in both Firefox 3 and now, in Firefox 4. In Firefox 3, there were never any problems encountered when I tried to sync. Now, in Firefox 4, every time it tries to sync an error message bar appears. It has not synced since I first installed Firefox 4 when it firs came out as the full (non-beta) version. I only use Firefox sync as a means to backup my data, and don't have it syncing with another computer or device. Why does it keep having an error syncing?

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vferdman
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It seems that the same version of FF (4.0.1) on Windows XP is working fine. I also have a Vista computer and sync did not work earlier, but now seems to work more often than not. My Win 7 computer, however is refusing the sync and has done so for over a week now. Very disappointing.