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I've tried repagination, but I still see an error, "Microsoft Reader is no longer able to access this eBook" on my Windows Mobile.

Microsoft Reader keeps a catalog of all the eBooks on your device. This catalog is called litpath.LPT. The catalog contains a list of the books and their locations. Sometimes the litpath.LPT file can become corrupted, especially if you move your eBooks to a different location on your device. If the file does become corrupted, you may see an error message, "Microsoft Reader is no longer able to access this book," when you open your eBook from the Library.

Here's how to fix the problem:

  • Shut down Microsoft Reader:
    a. From the Start Menu, tap "Settings"
    b. Select the System tab.
    c. Select the Memory icon.
    d. Tap the Running Program tab.
    e. Highlight Microsoft Reader on the Running Program list.
    f. Tap the Stop button.
  • Cradle your Windows Mobile
  • Establish a connection to your Windows Mobile device using ActiveSync
  • From the ActiveSync file menu, select Explore.
  • In the Explorer window that appears, double-click the My Pocket PC icon.
  • Find litpath.LPT in the file list
  • Delete litpath.LPT

When you run Microsoft Reader again, give it a little time to rebuild its eBook catalog. If you have a lot of eBooks, it can take some time. If you would like to read an eBook while the catalog is rebuilt, use your File Explorer to open an eBook on your Windows Mobile; while you're enjoying your eBook, Reader will continue to rebuild its catalog of your titles.

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