I cannot open a ppt file error message states no text converter

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I cannot open an earlier version of a powerpoint presentation. the error
message states, "Powerpoint can't open the outline of C:\the files name.ppt.
No text converter is installed for this file type.

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Moodusjack

I'm guessing that there is some text 'pasted' into the powerpoint file is
from either another application (not powerpoint), or from a new version of
powerpoint, or in another language

see also
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924074

or maybe the file is really corrupt
see
Recovering a corrupt presentation
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00108.htm


Cheers

TAJ Simmons
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