Updated Microsoft Reader Now Available!

[Boinger]

Yes, I removed it from my computer and Jasjar. I tried it again as detailed above and I still have Build 5070. This is after yet another download of the file. The file version is even the same as the old one I downloaded (both are 2.11.15.0).

MarcFou, what is your build number and file version?

[Boinger]

Yes, I removed it from my computer and Jasjar. I tried it again as detailed above and I still have Build 5070. This is after yet another download of the file. The file version is even the same as the old one I downloaded (both are 2.11.15.0).

MarcFou, what is your build number and file version?

[Boinger]

Digital signature is Tuesday, March 22, 2005 4:22:12 PM. License agreement is version 2.4.

Where is the new version?

[chrisah]

Download location should be http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp

To make sure that you are getting the right version when you are prompted to run or save, chose save and once complete right mouse click on the file and check the properties.

The file itself should be dated 11/21/05 if it is dated anything other than that it is not the correct version. If it is the correct version then try the install and let me know how it goes.

Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[Boinger]

I went ahead and deleted the copy on my desktop and downloaded it from the link above for the 4th time. It is digitally signed for March 22.

Please try and download from the link above to confirm.

[Nurhisham Hussein]

I got the correct file now - seems I needed to use IE to download the right one. I used Firefox the first time.

Edit: BTW the correct file size is 2.28MB, digital signature is dated Nov 22, 2005. I've run the installer - it correctly states 2.4.1 on the EULA.

[MarcFou]

Rest assured I have 2.4.1 downloaded and installed. Not activated however. When I try to activate in IE 6 WinXP SP1 the page just flashes for a split second and goes to the error page. The activating page loads and redirects me so quickly I cant even read a single word on the page.

More than likely its a security setting on my end. But here is my screenshot of 2.4.1 with the build number.

[Boinger]

I actually managed to get the right file by using ThunderHawk on my PDA. I know ThunderHawk uses different root servers than RoadRunner (Time Warner) cable so it is possible that the root servers that service Time Warner have not been updated. This happened a few months ago for about a week.

Thanks for everyone's help. Time to test it out.

Boinger

[chrisah]

Originally Posted by MarcFou

Rest assured I have 2.4.1 downloaded and installed. Not activated however. When I try to activate in IE 6 WinXP SP1 the page just flashes for a split second and goes to the error page. The activating page loads and redirects me so quickly I cant even read a single word on the page.

More than likely its a security setting on my end. But here is my screenshot of 2.4.1 with the build number.

Marc:

Try temporarily setting your IE security to Medium-low and making sure that you have set your browser to accept downloads on the advanced page.

Let me know if this does not resolve your issue and I will do my best to assist you.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[MarcFou]

Originally Posted by chrisah

Marc:

Try temporarily setting your IE security to Medium-low and making sure that you have set your browser to accept downloads on the advanced page.

Let me know if this does not resolve your issue and I will do my best to assist you.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

Thanks. But its still didnt work. I am using Activesync 4.0 and ipaq hx2415 with the Windows Mobile 5 upgrade.

Windows firewall disabled. AV also disabled. Is it possible to activate directly from the ipaq using tcpip?

Thanks for your help.

[MarcFou]

Also when I try to activate my desktop I get this error page telling me...

"Currently each Passport is granted 6 Activations. That means you can only activate 6 different devices. You can reactivate the same device as many times as you want.

If you format your computer's hard drive or you add new hardware to your computer, it may appear to be a different computer to the Activation process. Therefore, it may count twice against this Activation limit."