11-24-2005, 01:33 AM
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New Version of Microsoft Reader Now Available for Download
Christine from the Microsoft Reader team posted a message in our forums (I love it when Microsoft people get involved!) letting us know that there's a new version of Microsoft Reader now available for download. New features include:
� 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
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11-24-2005, 02:04 AM
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I had to use a rather tedious workaround with the last version to get MS Reader installed on an external card AND do activations properly. Nice to know they've finally added that option.
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11-24-2005, 05:19 AM
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I just reformatted both my desktop and laptop computers. When I reactivated Reader on those computers, I was told that I was out of activations. Doesn't make sense ot me because its the same hardware that was activated previously. I requested more, but was turned down.
At the same time, I recently sold an old tablet PC and iPaq 2215. Is there a way to remove them from my list of activated devices??
I really like using eBooks and Reader, but the DRM makes it too frustrating. I don't like paying for content, and then being compltely dependant upon someone else to tell me if I can access it.
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11-24-2005, 06:13 AM
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WTF? The activation page tells me I have an old version of the OS? I have a WM5 K-JAM.
What gives?
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11-24-2005, 06:31 AM
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Read through the original thread - there's some special steps you need to take before installing. Plus, make sure you got the right installer - it took me three tries to get the right file.
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11-24-2005, 06:54 AM
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No matter what I do, I keep getting the March 22nd version.
Any ideas?
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11-24-2005, 07:02 AM
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I got the same problem when I initially used firefox to download. It worked for me when I switched back to IE.
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11-24-2005, 07:27 AM
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Tried IE and even tried on PIE. No go, still March 22.
Typical MS.
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11-24-2005, 07:40 AM
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:lol: Wait til you get to the activation!
The other guy who managed it had to use thunderhawk on his PDA. Maybe try clearing out your IE cache, and setting the new versions check to "every time..."?
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11-24-2005, 08:16 AM
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Incidentally, the guy @ Microsoft who published the page forgot to double-check his own page:
file:///H|/info/features/default.asp
should actually be
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/info...es/default.asp
This wil bring you to the new features page
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