HTC Sync and Windows 7

Update: The latest version of HTC Sync Release 2.0.18 ,theoretically compatible with Windows 7, has recently become available. In my opinion, the contents of this post is still valid, because even after installing this version at home, it did not work without the operations described here.

HTC doesn't states clearly that Windows 7 is not supported by the latest installer HTC Sync (2.0.8). In fact they say nothing at all on the subject, which is quite frustrating.

I spent two evenings before I finally managed to run all the stuff on Windows 7. So don't worry, it's possible and until they correct this problem, here's how:

1. Download and install HTC Sync 2.0.18 on your PC
2. The installation should do fine
3. Connect your phone to your computer via USB
4. On your mobile open your notification bar and click Sync HTC
5. The drivers are installed correctly, but your phone cannot connect to your PC.
6. On your computer, go to Start / Device and Printer, click the right mouse button on "Android phone" and select properties
7. The problem comes from the "Adb interface, which actually is not the right driver (who knows why...) We must therefore replace it by the one delivered by HTC. So here's how: "Select Adb interface" then select "Properties", then "Change Settings", then go to the tab "Drivers" and select "update drivers" and "Browse my computer for dirvers software", then " let me pick on a list of device drivers on my computer. Here on my post I have two choices: "HTC Dream composite interface" and "My HTC". Here is the important part: You must choose the one called "My HTC".
8. Restart your PC

Finally, you can retry a "Sync". For me, this worked well with my HTC Hero.