Can not hear Sound files in PowerPoint 2007

[Guest]

I inserted compatible sound file in powerpoint 2007 to be played when
clicked. I run the presentation, then I clicked on the sound icon, IT DOESN'T
PLAY at all.
I tried to play the sound file even without running the presentation;
still I hear nothing.
Would you please guide me of any special setting to be done to play the
sound file? Thanks.

 

[Michael Koerner]

What type of sound files are they? How are you trying to play them outside
of PowerPoint

 

[Guest]

The file types invlude:
WMV, AVI, MP3.
I inserted the file utilizing insert sound from file in Powerpoint 2007.
They do not play whether you select "play sound automatically" nor "when
clicked". Any suggestiones.
I appreciate your concern.

 

[Michael Koerner]

Do the files play outside of PowerPoint?

 

[Guest]

Yes they do.

Do the files play outside of PowerPoint?

 

[William_Peterson via OfficeKB.com]

2 possibilities:
You're playing your PowerPoint without external sound files in other
computers;
The path of your sound file is too long to your presentation file relatively.


You can try to copy your sound files and re-insert them.
Is that okay?

 

[Guest]

Try placing the sound file in the same folder as the presentation and then
reinsert it. Make sure this folder is not buried too deep in the file
structure.

 

[Guest]

Convert your sound file to WAV sound file as powerpoint likes this type the
best these days...
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=mp3 to wav&tag=srch

 

[Guest]

I would like to thank all of you regarding your concern specially Frank.
Converting the files solved the problem.
Also, what is the best format to run a video clip using powerpoint 2007. I
have WMV (movie made using Windows Movie Maker). Should I convert it to avi?
Thanks.