Updated Microsoft Reader Now Available!

[chrisah]

An update Microsoft Reader (v. 2.4.1) is now available at http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp.

What's new?

• Windows Mobile 5.0 activation support
  Ability to install Reader to removable media and retain ability to activate without copying files.
  Ability to install Reader to removable media without having to copy font files
  Shortcuts are now created at install time assuring that the shortcut points to your install on removable media.

Anything that I need to know before I install?

• On WM 5.0 you will notice that you will now have the choice about where to install the activation CAB that is downloaded during activation. Use the device location or activation will not be sucessful.
  
  Existing ROM installations are proving difficult to work around and so it is recommended that you hold off installing until we have defined steps established early next week.

If you encounter any issues with this release please feel free to post here or reply to me offline and I will do my best to assist you. Please expect a 48-72 hour turn around.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[chrisah]

An update Microsoft Reader (v. 2.4.1) is now available at http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp.

What's new?

• Windows Mobile 5.0 activation support
  Ability to install Reader to removable media and retain ability to activate without copying files.
  Ability to install Reader to removable media without having to copy font files
  Shortcuts are now created at install time assuring that the shortcut points to your install on removable media.

Anything that I need to know before I install?

• On WM 5.0 you will notice that you will now have the choice about where to install the activation CAB that is downloaded during activation. Use the device location or activation will not be sucessful.
  
  Existing ROM installations are proving difficult to work around and so it is recommended that you hold off installing until we have defined steps established early next week.

If you encounter any issues with this release please feel free to post here or reply to me offline and I will do my best to assist you. Please expect a 48-72 hour turn around.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[Nurhisham Hussein]

Thanks!

[MarcFou]

Many thanks to the MS Reader team! :werenotworthy: :clap:

[chrisah]

I just wanted to post an additional note reminding folks that they should remember to take any previous Reader install attempts off their machines (both PPC install on desktop and on PPC). Follow these instructions and you should be clear to install the new version.

• On the desktop go to Control Panel | add/remove programs
  Find the Microsoft Reader for PPC install entry
  Click on modify/uninstall
  Close add/remove and control panel
  Cradle device
  Open ActiveSync and sync the device
  Go to Tools | Add/Remove programs
  Select the Reader and go to the Remove all section at the bottom
  Click remove
  Once the release has disappeared from the program listing close the add/remove programs dialog
  Go to http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp
  Click on the setup.exe
  Choose “run” and follow the install instructions.
  Attempt to activate

You can check your Reader version by opening Reader and going to Settings | About Microsoft Reader. It should be 2.4.1 (build 5323)

If you run into problems please post back here or email me offline and I will do my best to assist you.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[Boinger]

I have installed the version available at the link provided. It comes up as 'Microsoft Reader Version 2.4 (Build 5070)' after install on my iMate Jasjar. Is this 2.4.1? If so, it doesn't support my WM5.0 device at activation. I receive the 'Activation Error. You have an older version of Pocket PC which does not support Activation. Activation requires Pocket PC 2002 or later' message

I went ahead and uninstalled it and re-installed the version I downloaded on 10/29 and lo and behold: 'Microsoft Reader Version 2.4 (Build 5070)'. It appears that the link at http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp has not been updated yet.

Can this be fixed to where version 2.4.1 is actually downloaded?

Thanks,
Boinger

[MarcFou]

2.4.1 is the download. Using it now. I installed it directly to my SD card (fonts, guide book etc.)

Perhaps you did not fully remove it from your device? Also. Activation fails for me as well. But we'll wait for the fix.

[Nurhisham Hussein]

Boinger's right - I compared the downloaded file with the 2.4 installer I have. the two files are identical in size, and have the same digital signature.

[chrisah]

Boinger - Try my steps for completely removing the Reader from your system before trying to install the new version.

Obviously if your Reader is in ROM this is not possible which is why I am recommending that any users with MS Reader in their ROM not attempt to upgrade at this time until we can release official work around steps (early next week)

If after using these steps you continue to experience problems please post back here or email me offline and I will do my best to assist you.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[chrisah]

All:

The digital signature should be dated Nov. 21. The previous version of Reader was digitally signed March 24.

Can someone validate their install by saving the install to their desktop and viewing the signature?

In the new install you should also see an update version number in the license agreement (2.4.1)

I want to make sure that the right version is available all around not just on a hit or miss basis.

Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team

[Nurhisham Hussein]

Originally Posted by MarcFou

Perhaps you did not fully remove it from your device? Also. Activation fails for me as well. But we'll wait for the fix.

Activation failing means it's most likely 2.4 - that's what I got the first time I tried installing 2.4 on a card.