Why can't I open a Powerpoint file on my computer?

[Guest]

I am enrolled on an online class. I have Office on my computer, including
Excel, Powerpoint and Word. I saved a target on my computer. Its a ppt
file. I tried to open the file, but it says that the filename is invalid.
Powerpoint works buy itself, but I can't open this file. HOW COME?????

Thanks
Marie

 

[Guest]

Sometimes file extensions are stripped for one reason or another. Try adding
..ppt after the file then try to open........TD

 

[Guest]

Marie - what is the filename and are you using a mac or a PC?
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John Wilson
Microsoft Certified Office Specialist
http://www.technologytrish.co.uk/ppttipshome.html

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Go to Help menu and choose Check for Updates. Follow the instructions to
install the latest service packs. That is likely to clear up your problem.
--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I am enrolled on an online class. I have Office on my computer, including
Excel, Powerpoint and Word. I saved a target on my computer. Its a ppt
file. I tried to open the file, but it says that the filename is invalid.
Powerpoint works buy itself, but I can't open this file. HOW COME?????

First:

Make Windows show file extensions and hidden files
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00781.htm

Now have a look at the file in Windows Explorer and tell us what its name is.

If it has any spaces in the name, try renaming the file to remove the spaces
... does that improve things?