Mac OS X: Do not remove or modify SyncServices folder
Summary
As if it were a swarm of bees, you should stay away from the SyncServices folder in Mac OS X. Removing or modifying anything in it—or in subfolders within it—may cause unexpected issues. This folder is located in your Application Support folder, in your Library folder, in your Home folder.
Products Affected
Mac OS X 10.4, iSync 1.x, iSync 2.0, Mac OS X 10.5, MobileMe
Deleting or modifying things in the SyncServices folder may cause unexpected results such as:
- Duplicate contacts in Address Book or appointments in iCal.
- Data loss in Address Book or iCal.
Important: Any lost or duplicate data could propagate to other devices and computers via iSync and MobileMe sync. This means data could be lost on other computers.
Additional Information
If you are attempting to troubleshoot an issue that involves this folder in Mac OS X 10.5 or later, see this article.
If you are attempting to troubleshoot an issue that involves this folder in Mac OS X 10.4.x, see this article.