
This is only partially true - whoever created the installer for Microsoft Reader make a mistake when registering the file associations for .lit files.
Fortunately there is a straight forward fix and it makes life much easier if you frequently read eBooks.
First off, make sure you have the latest version installed. Grab it here:
http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.mspx
*note that latest version drops support for Pocket PC 2002
Next you'll need a registry editor for your Pocket PC. If you don't have one I recommend iSS Registry Editor (I know it works because I helped develop it). You can use the trial version for 4 days if you don't think you'll need it in the future.
Grab it here:
http://www.wireless-apps.net/desc.php?d=d1&id=220720
Install iSS Registry Editor and open it on your Pocket PC.
Navigate to
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\eBook\Shell\Open\Command

There should only be the default key - now this key is almost right - Microsoft just forgot the quotation marks

Depending on where you installed it the key will look something like
\Program Files\Microsoft Reader\msdreader.exe %1
Change it to
"\Program Files\Microsoft Reader\msdreader.exe" %1
"\Program Files\Microsoft Reader\msdreader.exe" %1
(note the second quote goes before the %1)
Save and you're done. Microsoft eBook reader will now automatically open correctly when you launch an ebook from the File Explorer (or iSS Explorer Pro).
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