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Mary Jo 9/28/2008 1:04 PM PST
  Question
  Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to read.
Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
 
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MSReaderGirl 9/29/2008 3:26 PM PST
   
  Mary Jo and all.

The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
notice here and on our website.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team


"Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> read.
> Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
 
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JMGwinnup 11/1/2008 3:12 PM PST
   
 

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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detfrost1 11/20/2008 6:40 PM PST
   
  MSReaderGirl,
Do you have any updates on when this will be fixed for windows mobile pro 6.1?
Dying to read some books on my new Tilt!
Thanks!


"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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Dan 11/29/2008 8:35 AM PST
   
  I have the same problem with my HTC Touch Diamond and I believe everyone with
a wm6.1 and pocket pc ms reader is losing their patience and can no longer
wait for the new upgrade. I will have to look for a new ebook reader and try
replace all of my favorite ebooks. I have about over 300 .lit books and 90%
of them were purchased at least at $5-$10 or more for each and that's
thousands of dollars wasted. Some were created by me using MS Word Add-in
LIT creator.

I've been a Windows CE/PocketPC/WM user since Casio Cassiopeia E100 (OS:
Windows CE 2.11 Palm-size PC edition) and have gone through many
brands/models throughout the years. I also been using MS reader even before
MSFT embeded it in the previous Pocket PC OSs. I'm very disappointed that
MSFT did not even consider releasing an upgrade version of MSReader for WM6.1
or even a fix/patch before releasing WM6.1.



"detfrost1" wrote:

> MSReaderGirl,
> Do you have any updates on when this will be fixed for windows mobile pro 6.1?
> Dying to read some books on my new Tilt!
> Thanks!
>
>
> "MSReaderGirl" wrote:
>
> > Mary Jo and all.
> >
> > The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> > is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> > release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> > shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> > notice here and on our website.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
> >
> >
> > "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > > read.
> > > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
> >
 
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maethe 12/23/2008 1:44 PM PST
   
  Almost the New Year and 3 months after you wrote the following message. Any
update on the possibility and timeline of an activation update for Microsoft
Reader? I'm at the point of throwing out my Pocket PC phone and going with
Google.

Thanks,
- Chuck

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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Gordon Staley 1/2/2009 12:00 PM PST
   
  Is there a projected date when the compatibility issue will be addressed? I
have a new Verizon XV6900. Everything about MS Reader works fine except for
the activation.

I'm running version 2.4.1 build 5323 of MS Reader. I went through the
activation process on this new device. When MS Reader comes up is says,
"Activated for Microsoft Reader" on the splash screen. When I attempt to
open an eBook with DRM I get the message, "The digital security software that
protects this eBook has been updated. You must re-activate in order to open
this title. Please go to www.microsoft.com/reader/update for additional
information."

Having just been there and done the update, I see no future in this path.
What's the next step?

Thanks for your help.

Gordon Staley

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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2gaks 1/13/2009 2:39 PM PST
   
  Christine

Any word of Reader working on 6.1? This note was posted 4 months ago almost.
I just bought the Touch Pro and would like to start using Reader again.

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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rich gitsch 2/10/2009 2:16 PM PST
   
  I had a Cingular 8525 with a cooked WM6.1 (*not* a souped-up WM5 or WM6.0)
Reader activated fine, once I replaced the OEMINFO.XML. Now, with an HTC
Fuze, Nada. If "they" can do it, what's your problem?

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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ranger1701 2/28/2009 2:30 PM PST
   
  I would like to be notified when the update is available.
Thanks
Phil

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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Strubie 4/12/2009 5:23 PM PST
   
  Dear MSReaderGirl,

What is the status on a Windows Mible 6.1 compatible activation for MS
Reader? Your post was in September 2008. It is now April 2009. Just
wondering. I would like to be able to read my purchased books on my phone.
Thanks

John

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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Strubie 7/4/2009 2:56 PM PST
   
  And 10 months later, is there any progress toward a solution to this problem?

"MSReaderGirl" wrote:

> Mary Jo and all.
>
> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that this
> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
> notice here and on our website.
>
> Sincerely,
> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>
>
> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
> > read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>
 
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Todd Allcock 7/7/2009 2:59 AM PST
   
  I posted the following back in May on
microsoft.public.pocketpc.ebooks (the full thread is here:
<http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.pocketpc.ebooks/browse_thread/thread/f0ba27372eb988d2/4f9aed62895a519a?>

'I have never managed to get Reader activated on any of my WM5 or WM6
devices. I eventually gave up and used ConvertLit <http://convertlit.com/>
to strip the DRM off of my eBooks. (Before anyone gets upset, ConvertLit,
while probably illegal in the USA by the "letter of the law," conforms to
the "spirit of the law." It can only strip the DRM off of eBooks registered
to _your_ account, by using the license on your activated PC. It can't
willy-nilly break Reader's encryption of any book. I liken it to burning a
DRM'd iTunes song you purchased to a CD in order to rip it to WMA to also
play on your Zune. It's just a tool. Properly conforming to copyright
fair-use principles by not sharing the unencrypted copy is now up to you.)

Once stripped, the books will open on an unactivated/not properly activated
copy of reader, solving your problem.'


I hope this helps, at least until MS comes up with a real solution...


"Strubie" <Strubie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:93A7A5F7-D837-4F17-87A9-2E74523AF697@microsoft.com...
> And 10 months later, is there any progress toward a solution to this
> problem?
>
> "MSReaderGirl" wrote:
>
>> Mary Jo and all.
>>
>> The Microsoft Reader is not yet compatible with WM 6.1. We know that
>> this
>> is an important issue for our customers and are doing our very best to
>> release and upgraded version. We are hoping to release a new version
>> shortly. When a WM 6.1 compatible version is available we will post a
>> notice here and on our website.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>>
>>
>> "Mary Jo" <MaryJo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:167E5D56-2D9F-4E7B-8387-759CEAEA92C4@microsoft.com...
>> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
>> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond
>> > in
>> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
>> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to
>> > read.
>> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
>>

 
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Martin 12/2/2008 6:00 PM PST
   
  ANy update - it is already December and I also can't use Hebrew reader with
Windows 6.1 on HTC Touch Pro

"Mary Jo" wrote:

> Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to read.
> Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
 
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Marty 1/22/2009 9:55 AM PST
   
  Bump.
Any news on wm6.1 support with MS Reader?


"Martin" wrote:

> ANy update - it is already December and I also can't use Hebrew reader with
> Windows 6.1 on HTC Touch Pro
>
> "Mary Jo" wrote:
>
> > Is there any official word from Microsoft that Reader does not work on
> > Windows Mobile 6.1? I am unable to activate Reader on HTC Touch Diamond in
> > spite of numerous attempts, and I read someplace that Reader will not
> > activate on 6.1. Is this true? I have many ebooks that I am unable to read.
> > Does anyone have any help for this problem? Thanks.
 
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