Help - Trying to embed video and exe file

[Guest]

I'm trying to embed a 2 meg video clip in a PPT. I insert it, works fine, but
won't run withiout the video file stored on the same computer/folder. Is
there a way to connect it directly to the presentation?

Also, I have an .exe file that I want to do the same with. I get an icon on
the slide, click on it and I get a series of warnings about running .exe
files, etc.... several windows to go through to get it to run and I dont want
all that in the presentation.

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Video will always be linked.
Here's a method which you can have a try. Take note tough, that there are
some drawbacks with this method:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/tohlz/archive/2007/01/20/embedding-video.aspx
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Shawn Toh (tohlz)
Microsoft MVP PowerPoint

Site Updated: Dec 24, 2006
PowerPoint Anime - Rewrite
http://pptheaven.mvps.org
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[Guest]

Here's another take on the problem:-
Create a self extracing installer with win Rar that puts all the files in
the right place and creates a shortcut on the desktop.
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/mediaenc3.html

(We know that the my documents folder isnt the shortest of paths but it
usually doesnt cause problems and its where the recipient expects to find
things)

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I'm trying to embed a 2 meg video clip in a PPT. I insert it, works fine, but
won't run withiout the video file stored on the same computer/folder. Is
there a way to connect it directly to the presentation?

Afraid not. Videos are always linked (to external files), never embedded.

Also, I have an .exe file that I want to do the same with. I get an icon on
the slide, click on it and I get a series of warnings about running .exe
files, etc.... several windows to go through to get it to run and I dont want
all that in the presentation.

This explains how to fix that (on your own PC or those you have control over):

Security warning message when clicking hyperlink in PowerPoint 2003: "files
might harm your computer"
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00587.htm

 

[Austin Myers]

You might want to give the free add in "PFCExpress" a try. It will take
care of any linked files (and correct links) and save everything as a zip
file or automatically send it all out in an email. http://www.pfcmedia.com


Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCMedia, PFCPro, PFCExpress
http://www.pfcmedia.com

 

[David Finder]

you can use ppt to exe converter, it can embed any files linked in ppt file, and enterprise edition even can embed fonts that powerpoint can not.
visit:
www.vaysoft.com

 

[Jean-Pierre Forestier [MVP[]

Thank you for this news.
Don't forget one can do an EXE from PPT, free with the windows tool!

 

[Emprovision]

You mean iexpress?
If you want something free that's already on your Windows computer, Google
"iexpress PowerPoint". It works pretty well for the average user if you
follow the instructions.
--
If you would like additional help, catch me on the PowerPoint Heaven
Discussion Board (www.pptheaven.mvps.org), where I am frequently active.
Thanks!

Thank you for this news.
Don't forget one can do an EXE from PPT, free with the windows tool!

you can use ppt to exe converter, it can embed any files linked in ppt
file, and enterprise edition even can embed fonts that powerpoint can not.
visit:
www.vaysoft.com

 

[Jean-Pierre Forestier [MVP[]

That's it

You mean iexpress?
If you want something free that's already on your Windows computer, Google
"iexpress PowerPoint". It works pretty well for the average user if you
follow the instructions.
--
If you would like additional help, catch me on the PowerPoint Heaven
Discussion Board (www.pptheaven.mvps.org), where I am frequently active.
Thanks!

Thank you for this news.
Don't forget one can do an EXE from PPT, free with the windows tool!

you can use ppt to exe converter, it can embed any files linked in ppt
file, and enterprise edition even can embed fonts that powerpoint can
not.
visit:
www.vaysoft.com