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Q317398: Reader 2.0: "Server Is Down for Maintenance" Message

Article: Q317398
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 14-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Reader version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to activate Reader 2.0, you may receive a message that states
that the server is down for maintenance.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur because Reader 2.0 is not compatible with Microsoft Windows
95. Activation requires Microsoft Windows 98 or later.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this issue, install Reader 2.0 on a computer that runs Windows 98
or later, or upgrade your operating system.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information about Reader 2.0, see the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/reader/download.asp

For more information about Activation, see the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en-us/activatefaq.asp

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbReaderSearch kbReader200
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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