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Powerpoint Problem - Powerpoint can't read ***.ppt

  • 09-09-2003 11:33am
    #1
    Kone
    Registered Users Posts: 1,372 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I am having an odd issue with powerpoint.

    The .ppt file I am trying to open in the preview (or thumbnail) view in Windows XP however when I try to open it I get

    "Powerpoint can't read ***.ppt"

    Any ideas?

    /Kone


Comments

  • #2
    Eurorunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Eurorunner


    google is your friend. hope this helps.


  • #3
    Kone
    Registered Users Posts: 1,372 ✭✭✭Kone


    Cheers mate, I already googled it, no joy :mad:


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Do you have power point ?

    XP puts icons on lots of docs that you can't open eg *.mdb

    if you have Broadband try www.openoffice.org - who needs M$ powerpoint ?
    There is also the M$ powerpoint viewer.

    If you have powerpoint
    save the file onto the desktop - click on it to highlight it in blue.
    Then (and only then) shift-right click - you now get the open with menu and can re-associate it with that app.


  • #5
    Dave Hall
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Dave Hall


    Read Powerpoint Recovery Guide section on this page http://www.fdrlab.com/tips/powerpoint.html
    Hope you solve your problem

    Dave Hall

    [tips Ok - but removed spam 'cos similar messages on loads of other boards - CM]


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