Err Msg: Cannot Convert File Presentation. Class Not Registered (185331)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint 1.0
  • 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
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1

This article was previously published under Q185331

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.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB185331 kbAudDeveloper