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Q312805: Encarta Reference Library 2002: No Audible Pronunciation

Article: Q312805
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 29-JAN-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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The dictionary that is supplied with Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002
does not contain links to the audible pronunciation of the words.

CAUSE
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The dictionary available in Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002 is the
concise version. It does not provide audible pronunciations. Audible
pronunciation is a feature of Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary, which
is included in Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001.

RESOLUTION
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To hear the pronunciation of the words that you look up, use one of the
following methods.

Install or Reinstall Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary
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1. Insert the Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001 CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. If the installation program does not start automatically, explore the CD, and
  then double-click SETUP.EXE.

3. On the first page of the Setup wizard, click Next.

4. Click "I accept the terms in the license agreement", and then click Next.

5. On the Setup Type page, click Custom, and then click Next.

6. Select only the "Encarta World English Dictionary" to be installed on the
  local hard drive, and then click Next.

7. Click Install to begin the installation.

Use the Online Edition of the Encarta World English Dictionary
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Start your browser, and then see the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://dictionary.msn.com


Additional query words: missing can t silent

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch _IKkbbogus kbEncartaSearch kbMMSearch kbEncartaRef2002
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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