Err Msg: Application Manager Cannot Install this Application...

ID: Q185213


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint on a Handheld PC (H/PC), you may receive the following error message:

Application manager cannot install this application on your mobile device due to an invalid setup file. Reinstall and try again.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if files from a previous installation of Pocket PowerPoint remain on the H/PC or the desktop computer.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove Pocket PowerPoint from both the H/PC and the desktop computer. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. On the H/PC, tap Start, tap Settings, and then tap Control Panel.


  2. Double-tap Remove Programs.


  3. Tap Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, and then tap Remove.


  4. On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  5. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  6. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click "Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint 1.0 for Windows CE (Remove Only)," and then click Add/Remove.


Additional query words: hand held power point

Keywords : kberrmsg kbsetup wince handheld kbimu pocketpowerpoint
Version : WINDOWS:1.0,2.0,2.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: September 3, 1999
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