File Automatically Opening when PowerPoint Starts

[Guest]

This is not in the PowerPoint viewer- here's the problem:

When I open Power Point on my computer it opens to a file we have about
horses and hay. It won't let me start a new file.

Here’s what I've tried:

1.Tried deleting the file. Now it comes up with the same presentation and
calls it "Presentation 1.
2.Going straight to the source:
Opened Windows Explorer/Program Files/Microsoft Office/Office 11/double
click POWERPNT.exe
3.Tried this- thought it was possibly some sort of customization that was
done accidentally- http://pptfaq.com/FAQ00404.htm -
4.Sent it to another computer and it opened/closed fine.
5.Checked that it was not PP viewer I was opening.
6.Checked properties on the source and Type of File is Application as it
should be.

Any ideas?

Thanks much~

Nellie

 

[Guest]

What happens if you right-click on the file and select new?

 

[Guest]

Hi there

Is it possible that someone has saved the horses & hay presentation as your
default blank presentation? Or have I just grabbed the wrong end of the
stick? See here for more:
http://pptfaq.com/FAQ00245.htm

Lucy

 

[Guest]

Welcome home Lucy. It was wonderful to meet you at LIVE -- you rock!

 

[Guest]

Thanks Sandy I can't believe that a week ago I hadn't met any of you and
now I feel like I've known you all for years.

Lucy

PS I don't rock as much as you ;-)

 

[Guest]

Hi Lucy~

I'll bet this will fix it- I'll let you know- the computer is remote from me
so I'll have to get with the person and try this~

Thanks so much!

Nellie

 

[Guest]

Hi Lucy~

That's what it was- this fixed it- thanks so much- have a great day~

Nellie

 

[Guest]

No problem at all

Thanks for letting us know that fixed it.

Lucy