.pps File Error

*durkinjt* · 05-05-2008

I recently got an e-mail that was a .ppf file type, would not open, I went into the File Folder control, and found the program associated with it "Windows power viewpoint" this is supposedly the right program, but does'nt work, any ideas, or is there a different program I can use to work with this file?

**geno888** · 05-05-2008

I suggest to NEVER open attachments from an unknown receiver. Most of times these are virus, trojan or other malware softwares.

I suggest to run a complete antivirus scan of your computer

*DrageMester* · 05-05-2008

.pps files can be opened with Microsoft PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) or with Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (freeware).

But be careful of opening strange files that are sent to you - if it's from an unknown source, don't open it. If it's from someone you know, check first that they actually sent it to you (and that it isn't someone else faking their address or a virus/work that infected their computer).

*durkinjt* · 06-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by geno888

I suggest to NEVER open attachments from an unknown receiver. Most of times these are virus, trojan or other malware softwares.

I suggest to run a complete antivirus scan of your computer

It was fom my daughter.

*durkinjt* · 06-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrageMester

.pps files can be opened with Microsoft PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) or with Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (freeware).

But be careful of opening strange files that are sent to you - if it's from an unknown source, don't open it. If it's from someone you know, check first that they actually sent it to you (and that it isn't someone else faking their address or a virus/work that infected their computer).

That is the program associated with it, downloaded and re-installed 3X, still don't open.

petremure · 06-05-2008

I suggest you install PowerPoint Viewer, even if you have MS Office PPoint installed, it loads much faster. Then, go in Folder Options-File Types and change the program associated with pps & ppt extentions to PPViewer. As for viruses, your AV program should have an Office plugin, to automatically scan all Office files on opening (NOD32 does), so you should be ok. This is my setup, and I never had a problem in 8 years!

*durkinjt* · 06-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by petremure

I suggest you install PowerPoint Viewer, even if you have MS Office PPoint installed, it loads much faster. Then, go in Folder Options-File Types and change the program associated with pps & ppt extentions to PPViewer. As for viruses, your AV program should have an Office plugin, to automatically scan all Office files on opening (NOD32 does), so you should be ok. This is my setup, and I never had a problem in 8 years!

Thanks for the reply, I have tried both, niether works, I also never had a problem, I installed the new Microsoft service pack 3, I have heard that it can effect some programs.

**geno888** · 06-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by durkinjt

It was fom my daughter.

There are two main possibilities: or the file was faulty for some reason (then ask your daughter to create it again and send another copy of the file) or she has a virus in her computer that is sending copies of the virus to all her contacts (it's a very efficient way to spread viruses in the net

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05-05-2008	#1
durkinjt MyCE Resident Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Red Bank, NJ Posts: 910	.pps File Error I recently got an e-mail that was a .ppf file type, would not open, I went into the File Folder control, and found the program associated with it "Windows power viewpoint" this is supposedly the right program, but does'nt work, any ideas, or is there a different program I can use to work with this file?

05-05-2008	#2
geno888 Senior Moderator, Editor and Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 29,213	Re: .pps File Error I suggest to NEVER open attachments from an unknown receiver. Most of times these are virus, trojan or other malware softwares. I suggest to run a complete antivirus scan of your computer __________________ Click here or here to download latest version of CD-DVD Speed Click here to read more about DMA User guide for CD-DVD Speed: English version - Versione Italiana User guide for ImgBurn in BUILD mode English version - Italian version Please do not ask questions via PM. Post in the forum instead. Thanks Per favore, non chiedete consigli o suggerimenti tramite PM. Usate invece il forum (che serve proprio per questo). KTPHTT

05-05-2008	#3
DrageMester Retired Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Honah Lee Posts: 19,888	Re: .pps File Error .pps files can be opened with Microsoft PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) or with Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (freeware). But be careful of opening strange files that are sent to you - if it's from an unknown source, don't open it. If it's from someone you know, check first that they actually sent it to you (and that it isn't someone else faking their address or a virus/work that infected their computer). __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

06-05-2008	#6
petremure MyCE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 298	Re: .pps File Error I suggest you install PowerPoint Viewer, even if you have MS Office PPoint installed, it loads much faster. Then, go in Folder Options-File Types and change the program associated with pps & ppt extentions to PPViewer. As for viruses, your AV program should have an Office plugin, to automatically scan all Office files on opening (NOD32 does), so you should be ok. This is my setup, and I never had a problem in 8 years!

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