2002 presentations slow when opened in 2003

[ahmed.alawah]

Hi,

When attempting to open .ppt files made in Powerpoint 2002 using
Powerpoint 2003 it takes a long time, especially if the file size is in
the megabytes range. However, when opening the same file with
Powerpoint 2002 the file opens fine with no delay.

Any idea why?

Thanks,
Ahmed

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Hi,

When attempting to open .ppt files made in Powerpoint 2002 using
Powerpoint 2003 it takes a long time, especially if the file size is in
the megabytes range. However, when opening the same file with
Powerpoint 2002 the file opens fine with no delay.

Any idea why?

Is this on the same computer, with both versions of PPT installed?

Or on otherwise identical computers, with only the versions of Office
different?

 

[ahmed.alawah]

Hi Steve,

These are on identical computers with only the version of Office
different.

Rgds,
AA

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Hmmm. A few thoughts:

Is any password protection applied?

Is review turned on or has it ever been?

Has the presentation been saved at least once with Fast Saves turned off?

 

[ahmed.alawah]

Is any password protection applied? No.

Is review turned on or has it ever been? No, unlikely.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Have a look here for more info on that:

Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00062.htm

Programs slow down after applying Windows XP SP1
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00434.htm

Try that, then. In fact, turn Fast Saves off and leave it off. It's a possible
troublemaker.