can't read .pps file

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I keep my PowerPoint updated with all the latest updates.. I'm trying to view
two different .pps files downloaded off a webpage for a college class I
attend. For both files I get the same error, "can't read .pps file". I've
saved them and tried opening them on another computer and get the same error.
I can't believe the files are messed up since the professor is requiring us
to use them as our resource material. I've got an exam tonight too so I'm in
a pinch. Any help would be greatly appreciated
 
Have you tried downloading them again? (Maybe a bad transfer???)



Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

PowerPoint Video and PowerPoint Sound Solutions www.pfcmedia.com
 
I guess I should have given more information.
I've tried opening the .pps files by just clicking on them.
I've also tried changing their extension to .ppt and opening them with
either PowerPoint 2000 and PowerPoint 2003 or even the PowerPoint Viewer. No
luck.
Thanks in advance.
 
Yes, I've downloaded them twice each. One is just over 8 megs and the other
is over 70 megs
 
I keep my PowerPoint updated with all the latest updates.. I'm trying to view
two different .pps files downloaded off a webpage for a college class I
attend. For both files I get the same error, "can't read .pps file". I've
saved them and tried opening them on another computer and get the same error.
I can't believe the files are messed up since the professor is requiring us
to use them as our resource material. I've got an exam tonight too so I'm in
a pinch. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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The fact that the prof is requiring you to use the files doesn't preclude
mistakes or computer glitches. It really does sound like the files are
corrupted. You could check with others in the class to see if they've had
problems downloading them. And certainly let the prof know that you've run into
trouble.

You mention that PPT is current with updates, but what version do you have?

If it's pre-2002 and the files are password protected, you won't be able to open
them, and the error message you get will be the same as you'd get from a
corrupted file.

If that's the case, try installing the 2003 Viewer.

Download Free PowerPoint Viewers
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00153.htm
 
Hi,Scott.
PPS are PowerPoint (Slide)Show files, that is they always open as a
slide show from Windows Explorer.
Unlike regular PPT files they lack some features, such as
the ability to embed a specific Truetype font you may want to use.
Maybe you can try to open it with your IE.
Hope this would help.
 
Hi,Scott.
PPS are PowerPoint (Slide)Show files, that is they always open as a
slide show from Windows Explorer.
Click to expand...

Usually, but not always.
Unlike regular PPT files they lack some features, such as
the ability to embed a specific Truetype font you may want to use.
Click to expand...

Not so. They're identical to regular PPT files. The *are* regular PPT files.
Only the extension is different.
 
Simmon,

At least you are consistently wrong. There is no difference at all in the
two files other than the name of the extension.


Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

PowerPoint Video and PowerPoint Sound Solutions www.pfcmedia.com
 
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