Update 1:
This issue has been resolved in Activesync 4.2. In case the problem is not resolved after installing Activesync 4.2, please follow the steps mentioned below.
Update 2:
The issue is still not resolved for many people. If this applies to you, then please follow the steps below.
Many people who have bought Windows Mobile 5.0 devices like the Audiovox PPC 6700 or the Palm Treo 700w face problems synchronizing Activesync 4.1 with Outlook XP/2003.
The most common error being that Activesync encounters a problem on the desktop - support code 85010014. This happens mainly due to problems with Outlook.
To resolve this issue, you may need to follow the steps mentioned below:
1) Very Important: Backup your Outlook data
2) If Outlook has more current information than your PDA, it’s best to hard reset your device to ensure Outlook data doesnt get duplicated
3) Uninstall Outlook by going to the Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs>Microsoft Office>Add/Remove Features>Uncheck Outlook->Update
4) Delete Partnership from Microsoft Activesync 4.1 by going to File>Delete Mobile Device
5) Delete Partnership from Microsoft Activesync on Mobile Device by going to Start>Programs>Activesync>Menu>Options>Highlight your Windows PC partnership and choose delete
6) Reinstall Outlook by going to Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs>Highlight Microsoft Office
>Add/Remove Features>Check Outlook>Also check Advanced Customization of options>Click on the drop down next to Microsoft Office and choose Run All from my computer>Click Update
7) Open Outlook to make sure its working fine
8) Repair Microsoft Activesync 4.1 from Add/Remove Programs
9) Restart the computer [Activesync will prompt you to after the repair]
10) Try syncing and you should be able to sync
11) In case you still get the same error, disconnect your device from the go to your Control Panel>Mail>Show Profiles>Add Profile and create a new profile for your Outlook
12) Delete Activesync partnership from both the desktop and device
13) Setup a partnership with the new Outlook profile and try syncing