This post is a little off topic but given that I spent several fruitless hours trying to sort this out, only to find the simplest of solutions, prompted me to share the details.

I use Outlook 2007 for my e-mail, calendar and to-do list. The task feature is vital in letting me keep track of my work. I also use a Windows Mobile powered phone onto which I sync my Outlook information. This is also very valuable in keeping me informed and up to date.

However I noticed that  several of my Outlook tasks were not being replicated onto my phone. I tried Googling, searching Microsoft Support all to no avail. I upgraded Active Sync, re-established Bluetooth connectivity (you can tell I was getting frustrated at this point) again without success.

So I went back to the tasks in question to see if I could spot any differences. Lo and behold there was! Those tasks which had a start date which had not yet arrived were not replicated. Obvious really, only those tasks that I should be working on were put on to the phone. As a developer I can see the sense in this, what annoys me is that it took me this long to work it out.

The annoying this is that depending on how you create the task in Outlook you sometimes get a start date and sometimes don’t. But at least I know what I need to do now!