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Err Msg: Cannot Convert File Presentation. Class Not Registered

Article ID: 185331

Article Last Modified on 11/26/2003


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SYMPTOMS

When you copy a Pocket PowerPoint (.ppv) file from a desktop computer to a Handheld PC (H/PC), you may receive the following error message:
Cannot convert file presentation. Class not registered.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Pocket PowerPoint is not installed on the H/PC.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install Pocket PowerPoint on the H/PC. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the Windows CE CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the Windows CE Setup program from starting automatically.
  2. On the desktop computer, double-click My Computer.
  3. Right-click the Windows CE (CD-ROM drive) icon, and then click Explore.
  4. Double-click the Optional Components folder.
  5. Double-click the Setup Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Version 1.0 folder.
  6. Double-click the Setup.exe file. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Pocket PowerPoint.

Additional query words: hand held power point

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