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Comment from Jim on 2009-11-05

2009-11-06T01:49:43Z

I am running VISTA and cannot open PPS files attached to emails.Tried to save them to the desktop, but that didn't work either.
Message is:

Usage:
/extract:path, extracts the content of the path folder
/quiet, runs the package in silent mode
/?, shows this held message

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Comment from BethAnn on 2009-09-24

2009-09-24T16:33:29Z

Absolutely right on advice. Have been trying to read and solve this problem for over a week. This solved my problem in less than two minutes. Thanks!!

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Comment from Mark Gallagher on 2009-08-28

2009-08-29T01:39:59Z

Why do some pps files open on my nokia n95 and others don't ?

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Comment from dr. astha on 2009-08-12

2009-08-12T07:24:42Z

how can i convert pps files to ppt........

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Comment from Ken Miyasaki on 2009-07-25

2009-07-25T14:40:12Z

Power Point Viewer has been installed, but still can not open .pps files. Following your instructions on "How do I view "PPS" files", all went OK to window "Editing action for type....". At this point, the "Application used..." line shows Office12 instead of Powerpoint Viewer, but I clicked OK and a window showed stating "specified program could not be found. Make sure file name and path are correct". At this point, I need further help. Thanks.

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Comment from Ken Laninga on 2009-07-14

2009-07-14T15:54:26Z

Same problem as Ed Ryan; in Windows Mail (Vista) I cannot open an attached pps or ppt file; I have to first save it to the desktop and open it there using the viewer. Is there no way to open it directly within Windows Mail?

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Comment from chuck stankich on 2009-06-27

2009-06-28T05:29:24Z

Hi Leo, I forgot to mention with previous comment that I have XP SP3 installed.

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Comment from Chuck stankich on 2009-06-27

2009-06-28T05:26:38Z

Hi,I have downloaded powerpoint viewer several times. If .pps file is saved to my docs then it can be viewed. will not open from outlook express. Having to save and double click are too many extra steps. Can you please assist?

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Comment from Ed Ryan on 2009-06-24

2009-06-24T14:29:47Z

I recently bought a computer with Vista Home Premium 32 bit with SP2.I have installed MS power point viewer 2003 and 2007.Cannot open .PPS files in my e-mail [windows mail].When I try to open I get the following messages: The selected file has an extension[.pps]that is not recognized by windows.When I hit retry button the following message appears: Windows Media Player cannot play file.The player might not support codec that was used to compress this file.I do not have MS Office.All I want to do is to be able to open >PPS files in my e-mail.
Can you help???

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Comment from Bill Richardson on 2009-05-25

2009-05-26T01:12:58Z

Download PowerPoint Viewer 2007

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

On XP pro the main Power Point Viewer Program will be saved here:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\PPTVIEW.EXE"

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Comment from Bill Richardson on 2009-05-25

2009-05-26T01:08:29Z

Save the .ppt or .pps file to the Desktop. Point to the icon for the powerpt.pps file. Right click and choose open with . . . Power point Viewer. When Power Point Viewer is not on the list, we must Browse for pptview.exe. At the bottom of the Dialogue screen is a request for the file name. Copy and paste the full path to the file name, pptview.exe:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\PPTVIEW.EXE"

check [/] Always use this program to open a pps or ppt file

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Comment from George on 2009-05-21

2009-05-21T15:28:31Z

Using Vista. Have Office 2003 and PP Viewer 2007 installed and updated. I get my emails via Outlook Express. It's not opening any .pps file. I have to first save the attachment, and then Powerpoint viewer 2007 will open it from the folder where it's been downloaded to. But will not open directly from Out Express. Just weird. Will try Open Office, as suggested above.

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Comment from Janet Berg on 2009-04-29

2009-04-29T21:42:49Z

For those of you who have Open Office, it opens .pps files with no problem (simpress.exe)! No reason to install the Powerpoint viewer....:-)...

Janet

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Comment from John Heare on 2009-04-22

2009-04-23T04:11:36Z

I used to have power point and had to redo my computer, now everytime I download power point it don't work....I had a site from iowa state university that had it and that 1 worked for me and now can't find that either...I use it in outlook express ty

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Comment from Don Taber on 2009-03-31

2009-03-31T15:10:25Z

Am helping a friend configure new Vista laptop. Downloaded and installed PP Viewer after receiving error message trying to open a .pps attachment to e-mail. Created association. Still doesn't work. Answers here seem only to address XP, not Vista.

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Comment from Stuart on 2009-03-16

2009-03-16T20:26:07Z

I recently bought a new computer, with Windows Vista and although I have MS Powerpoint 2003 and 2007 I cannot play any .pps files. What am I missing? Please reply

No way to know without knowing what happens when you try.

- Leo
17-Mar-2009

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Comment from Grant on 2009-01-31

2009-02-01T03:24:13Z

If the things you have listed do not fix the problem try using the info found in this site (http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/149/1/Unable-to-open-PPS-attachments-directly-from-Windows-Mail-in-Windows-Vista.html) This article makes changes to to regedit.exe entries. I did not try Ramesh's solution as it seemed to be beyond my ablility
Thanks I have found other solutions on your site

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Comment from Lawn on 2009-01-17

2009-01-18T00:29:00Z

I've followed all steps suggested & still get popup saying "this file does not have a program associated with it..." I note 2 differences from your guidelines and your referenced Ramesh's Site: you say type: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\PowerPoint Viewer\pptview.exe" "%1" and he says type: "C:Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\pptview.exe" "%1" The other difference: you say go ahead and check DDS as well and he says Uncheck the Use DDE box. I'm trying to think of anything I can to be able to read the pps file emailed to me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Comment from lawn on 2009-01-14

2009-01-14T19:37:37Z

I've just downloaded PowerPoint Viewer 2007 (is this the latest version?)so I could see an email attahment that was sent to me. I then tried to view it & a popup said, "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel." I went there & under the tab, "File Types" found many PowerPoint listings & also in "Add/Remove Programs" saw the PowerPoint Viewer I just installed. I've read the article about default to Picture & Fax Viewer that says to 1st "close Picture & Fax Viewer" I don't know what you are talking about. There is no "Picture & Fax Viewer". What else do I have to do to view my email attachment? Thanks

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Comment from David Sorge on 2008-08-10

2008-08-11T03:50:28Z

When I open PPS files sent to me in email's, sometimes I got an error message. It turned out that I was trying to open a link. Each sender was forwarding (?)the email, and when I finally got to the last link it opened. I stumbled on this by almost by accident. Something to look for.

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Comment from pat on 2007-08-19

2007-08-19T13:52:14Z

I googled power point..chose the free 2003 one to download...saved it in "mydocuments"..when I get a pps, I save it in "my documents"...to view I go to "my documents" and right click on the item, and click "show"...works like a charm..I have XP SP2

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-04-13

2007-04-14T00:55:55Z

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

There is an (old) powerpoint viewer for Mac. Just search for "powerpoint viewer
mac" on the Microsoft.com site.

If that doesn't work, I'd look into getting OpenOffice (free) and using it's
"Impress" program, which claims to be able to work with PowerPoint files.

Leo
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (MingW32)

iD8DBQFGICayCMEe9B/8oqERAm9iAJ4039IIFWgym2E3fdDJ3T/MxafNhwCfenPN
7EyScOtY0JI7aEZ/xbUvreU=
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-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Comment from Anthony Albert on 2007-04-11

2007-04-12T03:20:54Z

How do you view pps files on a Mac? It has been asked several times but is there an answer?

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Comment from Dave on 2007-02-20

2007-02-21T03:06:48Z

I run XP and also have the SP2 installed. To view PPS files after creating an association, simply save the file you are trying to open to a folder. Now click on the file you just saved and it will open. Cheers !!

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-26

2006-02-26T20:45:07Z

Sounds like you have a corrupt download. I recommend downloading it again.

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Comment from Danny on 2006-02-26

2006-02-26T20:01:06Z

Ive downloaded the powerpoint viewer but when I go to run it the message "this is not a valid win32 application comes up" What do i do?

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-22

2006-02-22T18:47:53Z

Not that I'm aware of.

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Comment from joel on 2006-02-22

2006-02-22T16:38:54Z

could I view .PPS files on palm phone (treo650) if yes how?
thanks

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Comment from Ali on 2006-02-16

2006-02-16T12:56:37Z

I can't seem to open PPS files straight from Outlook or when I save them to my documents. Powerpoint seems to be running fine-I've done all the repair actions, assigned pps files to powerpoint as directed but it still won't work. The message is:

'Powerpoint can not read the file ....'

Any suggestions?

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-11

2006-02-11T23:40:53Z

Not related to PowerPoint or PPS files at all. Probably you don't have the right encoders/decoders installed for those types of video files. It depends on what type they are, and what program you're using to view them.

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Comment from Lisa on 2006-02-11

2006-02-11T19:28:33Z

Not sure if this is a pps problem or not. A few times I have tried to watch a movie trailor or a commercial but all I get is the sound with not picture or movie. What can I do about this.

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Comment from Shawna on 2006-01-16

2006-01-16T14:04:11Z

Hi I have Microsoft Powerpoint Viwer downloaded and my .pps and .ppt etc. files still will not open automatically. I do not have Microsoft office. I have the files associated with the right extensions for all and still.. will not open automatically. I put this program, Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer on right after I reforamatted my computer so no other pograms can be causing problems. If I save the .pps etc files to my desktop then the powerpoint viwer will open them, no problem so why is this happening? Please help. Thanks!!!

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Comment from Leo on 2005-12-24

2005-12-25T04:24:33Z

When you say "a disc" - to you mean the file is on a CD-ROM? I'd start by copying the file to your hard disk before opening it. Otherwise ... does it give *any* more information other than "cannot open"?

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Comment from Tori on 2005-12-24

2005-12-25T04:18:35Z

I have a disc that is a .pps file and every time I go to Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer 2003 and open it, it says "Powerpoint Viewer cannot open the file "Kindergarten 2004.pps". Can you please tell me how I CAN view it?

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Comment from Bob C. on 2005-12-14

2005-12-14T22:55:30Z

This only relates to a OS that has a power point viewer. When receiving an E-mail with a pps file attachment, right click the name of the attachment and save it to "my documents" folder. Then open your power point viewer. The pps file should be listed under "my documents" folder. Click the pps file name, and then click "open" on the viewer. The pps file then can be viewed.

Bob

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Comment from Archie on 2005-05-04

2005-05-04T13:47:26Z

Good evening Leonard.

People having this problem should check out the following link;

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm

And now I bid you good day, sir!

Good day!

Dr Archibald Meathammer Esq

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-22

2005-04-22T16:20:31Z

If the powerpoint viewer was installed and made available to all users, it should just work. Exactly why it doesn't work is hard to say without knowing how it's failing - as in what error message you're getting.

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Comment from Raul on 2005-04-20

2005-04-20T18:00:30Z

Hello,
I have a user that received a powerpoint file and he is not able to view the images. Running office 2003 and an administrator I am able to view the images.
Is there something that I can do with out making him an administrator that will allow him to view the images in a PPT file.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-26

2005-03-26T16:56:04Z

Well, it's a only a viewer, so it needs a power point file to view. Try double clicking on a PPT or PPS file instead.

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Comment from Janie on 2005-03-25

2005-03-26T02:35:58Z

I downloaded PowerPoint but I can't get it to work.
It shows in my programs as well as in my start.

But when I click on it, it says I need to file it in a file.

But every file I try, it says:
Power Point Viewer cannot find the file.

Can you help me?
Thanks, Janie

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