Different Language Characters in Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint

ID: Q186035

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 version 2.0 for the Handheld PC

SYMPTOMS

You may see different language characters in Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you install different language versions of Pocket PowerPoint on different Handheld PCs (H/PCs) from the same desktop computer. Pocket PowerPoint Setup does not replace all of the files from the previous installation.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, uninstall Pocket PowerPoint before you attempt to install a different language version of Pocket PowerPoint. To do so, follow these steps:

1. On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Settings, and then click

   Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. Click "Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint 1.0 for Windows CE (Remove only)",

   and then click Add/Remove.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

5. Install the Pocket PowerPoint language version that you want.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about issues with international versions of Windows CE, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q185086
   TITLE     : Summary of Issues with International Versions of Windows CE

Additional query words: hand held international ppp ppv 1.00 2.00 2.10

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

Last Reviewed: May 23, 1998