Err Msg: Cannot Convert File Presentation. Class Not Registered

ID: Q185331

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, version 1.0
Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0 for the Handheld PC
Microsoft Windows CE Services, versions 2.0, 2.1

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: 1.00 2.00 2.10 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: May 10, 1998