Using Windows Synchronization Manager on x64 to Synchronize Replication

Windows Synchronization Manager on x64

SQL 2005 BOL topics describe how to launch the Windows Synchronization Manager to synchronize a subscriber.

How to: Synchronize a Subscription Using Windows Synchronization Manager (Windows Synchronization Manager)

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On x64 system, the BOL steps will start the x64 Win Sync Manager not the 32bit version.  The x64 bit will not show Replication subscriptions.  In order to sync on a x64 system you must launch the 32bit Windows Sync Manager.  The steps below are modified for x64 systems.

To execute 32bit Windows Sync Manager.

1. Open a cmd prompt or Windows Explorer
2. CD to Windows\Syswow64
3. execute mobsync.exe