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Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 SE

This version of Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC (version 2.4) is compatible with:

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.


4. Tap Remove to uninstall Microsoft Reader.


5. If Microsoft Reader does not appear in this list, your version is installed in ROM: you may continue through the rest of these steps.


6. Download the latest version of Microsoft Reader.


7. 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.


8. While your device is cradled, visit the activation pages to activate your Pocket PC: sign in, then choose Activate my Pocket PC.

Files

Status: Deleted This download is no longer available on microsoft.com. The downloads below are archives provided by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine from the Microsoft Download Center prior to February 2016.

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File sizes and hashes are retrieved from the Wayback Machine’s indexes. They may not match the latest versions of files hosted on Microsoft servers.

Operating System: Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2003, PPC 2003 SE
Memory: 2.236 MB free RAM
Other devices: Microsoft ActiveSync® 3.5 or later

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.