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Microsoft Reader
Overview
Microsoft Reader is technologically advanced
reading software, designed for ease of use and reading clarity. Microsoft Reader
eBooks can be read on both your PC computer and your Pocket PC handheld device.
Update: Microsoft discontinued this software.
Reader Software
Download Microsoft Reader
for your Windows PC, Tablet PC, Pocket PC, or Windows Mobile device. This
will be available until August 2012.
Security Requirements
If you're planning on buying a secure
Microsoft Reader eBook, this is what you'll need:
Be prepared for:
- Microsoft requires that you have the latest
version of Microsoft Reader.
You can update
your copy here.
- You will have to
Activate your copy of Microsoft Reader
- This Activation is done with your
Passport Account. If
you don't already have one, you can get one for free.
- Microsoft Reader is only for Windows and Windows Mobile operating
systems.
Features
Microsoft Reader eBooks are fully
compatible with Win95/98/2000/NT desktop and laptop computers as well as
Pocket PC handheld devices.
ClearType technology, Search,
Advanced Navigation, Highlighting, Bookmarks, Personal Library, Drawing,
Notes.
Clear Type: Microsoft's
revolutionary new ClearType technology makes words on the screen appear just
like words in a printed book.
Navigation: Microsoft Reader's smart navigation system remembers where
you left off reading, and includes multiple methods of page navigation,
multicolored bookmarks, and whole book search features.
Personalization: Personalize your eBook with multicolored highlighting,
drawing, font sizing, and personal notes.
Text-to-Speech: Your eBook can now read to you, with
Microsoft's free Text-to-Speech ad-in.
Help
System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows® 98 platforms, Microsoft Windows NT4 SP6, Microsoft
Windows 2000 platforms, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows Me.
System Requirements
Windows PC:
- Pentium 75 or higher microprocessor
- 16 MB RAM
- Approximately 19 MB free hard drive space (Microsoft Reader is 3.6 MB, but
additional hard disk space is required for installation)
- Operating System-Microsoft Windows® 98 platforms, Microsoft Windows NT4 SP6,
Microsoft Windows 2000 platforms, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows
Me
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 with Service Pack 1 or higher
- VGA or higher resolution monitor and video card capable of displaying 16 bit
color
- Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Pocket PC:
- Pocket PC 2002
- Microsoft ActiveSync® 3.5 or later
- 2.236 MB free RAM
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