avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00

i have tried to uppload diffrent sketchs in diffrent arduinos and i kee getting ths problem

avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00

i have tried everithimg and i dont know whi i keep getting this error please help me
and i keep getting this problems with new arduinos i ordered last week

RIGHT NOW im triying with a ftdi basic breackout board 5v in a arduino pro mini 5v

Which operating system?
Which arduino hardware?
Which IDE version?
...

Did you install the drivers?
Did you check the troubleshooting guide / loopback test?

im using a window
a arduino mini , arduino uno
arduino ide arduino 1.0

And the test?

See my signature for a link.