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Since: Aug 08, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:51 pm
Post subject: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it
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All:
Some of you have posted that when you tap on a .lit file that it does not
open the Reader but instead you get a message telling you that it can't find
the program or that the program is not signed. After some research we have
discovered a small syntactical error in the registry and have a resolution
to this:
Open Notepad on your desktop.
Copy and paste the following into the notepad window:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
@="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
@="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
Save the file with a .reg extension (e.g. something like ReaderOpen.reg)
Move or copy this file onto your device
Tap on the file on your device.
This should install the fix
If you should encounter further issues or you require further assistance
(e.g. don't feel comfortable creating files for this purpose) please feel
free to contact me offline.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team |
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Since: Nov 24, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:23 pm
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:15 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Since: Dec 16, 2005
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:58 pm
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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umm strange I posted a much longer article than that. Heres what I
origanally posted.
ok maybe i am using it wrong but i still cant get it to work, useing
the reg file or useing the tweaks programe, any help appreciated
1) I copied the Reg File as per Christines origanal post, no luck it
doesn't recognize reg files.
2) used PocketTweaks to check file associations all associations are
correct.
3) removed the associations for lit and ebo and reassinged them - same. |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:03 pm
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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>> reg file or useing the tweaks programe, any help appreciated <<
few more details please... which tweaks program, exactly what steps did
you take, what did you use to modify the registry, etc, etc.
Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices] |
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Since: Oct 11, 2005
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:06 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"SAS" <donaldsmarshall.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> umm strange I posted a much longer article than that. Heres what I
> origanally posted.
>
> ok maybe i am using it wrong but i still cant get it to work, useing
> the reg file or useing the tweaks programe, any help appreciated
>
> 1) I copied the Reg File as per Christines origanal post, no luck it
> doesn't recognize reg files.
> 2) used PocketTweaks to check file associations all associations are
> correct.
> 3) removed the associations for lit and ebo and reassinged them - same.
>
Again. You really need to give some
info and description ....... it may help identify what is happening. A
summary is not really enough to help understand, |
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Since: Dec 17, 2005
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 9:42 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Christine" <msreadergirl.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> All:
>
> Some of you have posted that when you tap on a .lit file that it does not
> open the Reader but instead you get a message telling you that it can't
> find the program or that the program is not signed. After some research we
> have discovered a small syntactical error in the registry and have a
> resolution to this:
>
> Open Notepad on your desktop.
> Copy and paste the following into the notepad window:
>
> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
>
> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
>
> Save the file with a .reg extension (e.g. something like ReaderOpen.reg)
those two HKEY lines above look identical to me - perhaps that's why it is
creating problems for some.
bob |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 9:45 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Good eyes Bob!
It should be:
>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
>> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
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>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBookEBO\Shell\Open\Command]
>> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
"Bob Lawn" <r.lawn.DeleteThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "Christine" <msreadergirl.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:evrWflbAGHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> All:
>>
>> Some of you have posted that when you tap on a .lit file that it does not
>> open the Reader but instead you get a message telling you that it can't
>> find the program or that the program is not signed. After some research
>> we have discovered a small syntactical error in the registry and have a
>> resolution to this:
>>
>> Open Notepad on your desktop.
>> Copy and paste the following into the notepad window:
>>
>> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>>
>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
>> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
>>
>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
>> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
>>
>> Save the file with a .reg extension (e.g. something like ReaderOpen.reg)
>
> those two HKEY lines above look identical to me - perhaps that's why it is
> creating problems for some.
> bob
>
> |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 12:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"SAS" <donaldsmarshall.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> File Association is \Program Files\Microsoft Reader\msreader.exe %1
> this is the correct location
>
> file type is LOC_LIT_EBOOK and eBookebo
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> changes are there correctly.
>
> tried a soft reset and tried it straight away both times same issue.
>
You really should have only one association for one file type. If you have
two then how does the device operate both keys at once?
Are you describing 2 keys? |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:00 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Dan:
You need to find either a registry editor and add quotes around the install
location of your reader in the keys I listed below (note: do not include
the %1 in your quotes) or install a program like Resco Explorer that will
perform the associations for you.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
"dsgd47" <dsgd47.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I used MobileRegistryEditor to make the changes that you suggest. (With
> Bob's corrections.) I still get the message
> "The file 'fubar' cannont be opened. Either it is not signed with a
> trusted..."
>
> I have installed the latest version of MSReader and activated it. I have a
> Dell
> Axim X51V. I can open the ebooks (including those with DRM) in Reader
> directly,
> but since I have 100+ on my SD card, the library feature is not very
> usefull.
>
> Dan
>
> "Christine" wrote:
>
>> All:
>>
>> Some of you have posted that when you tap on a .lit file that it does not
>> open the Reader but instead you get a message telling you that it can't
>> find
>> the program or that the program is not signed. After some research we
>> have
>> discovered a small syntactical error in the registry and have a
>> resolution
>> to this:
>>
>> Open Notepad on your desktop.
>> Copy and paste the following into the notepad window:
>>
>> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>>
>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
>> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
>>
>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
>> @="\"\Program Files\\Microsoft Reader\\MSReader.exe\" \"%1\""
>>
>> Save the file with a .reg extension (e.g. something like ReaderOpen.reg)
>> Move or copy this file onto your device
>> Tap on the file on your device.
>> This should install the fix
>>
>> If you should encounter further issues or you require further assistance
>> (e.g. don't feel comfortable creating files for this purpose) please feel
>> free to contact me offline.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
>>
>>
>> |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:31 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"dsgd47" wrote:
> Ah!! The quotes were the key step! Everything works great now. The
> keys now appear as:
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> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command]
> "\Program Files\Microsoft Reader\MSReader.exe" %1
> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBookEBO\Shell\Open\Command]
> "\Program Files\Microsoft Reader\MSReader.exe" %1
>
> Thanks!
>
Can someone now tell me the steps to go thru to make this work? I have the
pocket tweak program installed, tried redoing the "lit" file association,
reset my pda, but no luck. It looks like someone has the solution but in all
the various postings, I am unsure what I need to do! thanks in advance! |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:37 am
Post subject: Re: Can't open a .lit file when I tap on it [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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