Launch a .pps file from attachment or windows explorer

[Eddy]

I use office XP
When I try to lauch a .pps file, the powerpoint program
is loaded but only as an item on the programbar at the
right of the start button. I cannot open the application
by double click, a right click gives no menu for restore
or move etc.
When I look at the task manager the program is in the
list but cannot be switched to.
Reinstall of office brings no soluution.
The only ways I can use these files is by changing the
file to a .ppt extension, or launch the file by starting
powerpoint and then use the open command.
Anybody recognizes the problem?

 

[Michael Koerner]

You more than likely need to adjust your file associations so that .pps file are recognised by PowerPoint. This should help.
Changing a File Association
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00355.htm


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I use office XP
When I try to lauch a .pps file, the powerpoint program
is loaded but only as an item on the programbar at the
right of the start button. I cannot open the application
by double click, a right click gives no menu for restore
or move etc.
When I look at the task manager the program is in the
list but cannot be switched to.
Reinstall of office brings no soluution.
The only ways I can use these files is by changing the
file to a .ppt extension, or launch the file by starting
powerpoint and then use the open command.
Anybody recognizes the problem?

 

[Eddy]

Steve,

You're right, that was the problem.
Thanks a lot
Eddy

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Glad to be able to help, Eddy.
Thanks for letting us all know that solved it. It's nice to get the
feedback one way or t'other.

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