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Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC

Updated: November 23, 2005

DOWNLOAD MSReaderPPCUSASetup.exe 2.25 MB File 11 min @ 28.8 kbps

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Attention Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0 Users: Please note that we have recently posted an update of the Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone Edition version of Microsoft Reader. This update addresses activation problems experienced by the users of some Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition devices. In addition we have made it easier to use Microsoft Reader with device storage cards.
Attention Pocket PC 2002 Users: Please note that this update does not support Pocket PC 2002 devices.
Thank you for your continued support.

This version of Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC (version 2.4.1) is compatible with:

• Windows Mobile™ 2003 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
• Windows Mobile 2003, Second Edition based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
• Windows Mobile 5.0 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
• It is not compatible with Windows Mobile-based Smartphone devices.

Installation notes

If you already have an older version of Microsoft Reader installed, you'll need to uninstall Microsoft Reader, then install the new version. If your version of Microsoft Reader is installed in ROM (which means it was preinstalled by the manufacturer), you cannot uninstall Microsoft Reader. You can, however, install a RAM version of the program with your ROM version.

To ensure you've got the new version of Microsoft Reader on your Pocket PC device, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Start menu, then Settings.
2. Choose the System tab, and select Remove Programs.
3. Highlight "Microsoft Reader." Tap Remove to uninstall Microsoft Reader. If Microsoft Reader does not appear in this list, your version is installed in ROM: you may continue through the rest of these steps.
4. Download the latest version of Microsoft Reader.
5. When prompted, indicate that you'd like to install Microsoft Reader. You'll need to confirm this option on your PC and on your Pocket PC. Be sure the device is cradled when you run the installation program.
6. While your device is cradled, visit the activation pages to activate your Pocket PC: sign in, then choose Activate my Pocket PC.

Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC is offered in five languages. All versions maintain the same system requirements, but the download sizes vary slightly as follows:

Full installation

Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (English) - 2.25 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (French) - 2.25 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (German) - 2.25 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (Italian) - 2.28 MB
Microsoft Reader 2.4.1 (Spanish) - 2.28 MB

System requirements
Operating System	Windows Mobile™ 2003 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices Windows Mobile 2003, Second Edition based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices Windows Mobile 5.0 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
Memory	2.22 MB free RAM
Other devices	Microsoft ActiveSync® 3.5 or later

IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create a live ActiveSync connection with the device, and ensure that synchronization is working properly.
2. Click the download link.
3. In the File Download box, select Save this program to disk.
4. Save the file named "MSReaderPPCUSASetup.exe" to your hard drive.
5. When the download is completed, locate msreadersetup.exe on your hard drive and double-click the file to begin installation.
   Note: If you are running Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, a dialog box will appear when the download is completed, and you will be prompted to begin installation.
6. After installation, you'll be prompted to activate your copy of Microsoft Reader. This important step is required to purchase premium eBook titles that have been encrypted for distribution through the activation process.