Err Msg: Application Manager Cannot Install this Application... (185213)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.1 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.11 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.12 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.01 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 Professional Edition for the Handheld PC

This article was previously published under Q185213

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.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/28/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB185213 kbAudDeveloper