File Association

May 18, 2008

I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this file

does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

directs me

Folders Options in Control Panel.

The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

not have on my computer.

When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

see that I do have a .pps listed.

I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

Thanks

--

Roger

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

"rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

>I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

> extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this file

> does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

> directs me

> Folders Options in Control Panel.

>

> The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

> not have on my computer.

>

> When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

> see that I do have a .pps listed.

>

> I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

>

> Thanks

> --

> Roger

In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can download

and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

PowerPoint Viewer 2007

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

PowerPoint Viewer 2003

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

Good luck

Nepatsfan

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

Thanks for quick response.

I installed the link, and now in my File Types, I see several file

extensions with

Power Point references, including the .pps that I had all along.

But I still get the error messge when I try to open my email attachement.

Is there something that I must do in the Folder Options screen with the.pps

file extension highlighted, or what?

Thanks again

Roger

--

Roger

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

> > extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this file

> > does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

> > directs me

> > Folders Options in Control Panel.

> >

> > The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

> > not have on my computer.

> >

> > When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

> > see that I do have a .pps listed.

> >

> > I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

> >

> > Thanks

> > --

> > Roger

>

> In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can download

> and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

>

> PowerPoint Viewer 2007

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

>

> If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

>

> PowerPoint Viewer 2003

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

>

> Good luck

>

> Nepatsfan

>

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

Download the free Powerpoint Viewer.

You can view but not edit pps files.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/results.aspx?qu=powerpoint+viewer&av=DCT000

2003 version is probably sufficient.

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:12:00 -0700, rogeepete <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

>extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this file

>does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

>directs me

>Folders Options in Control Panel.

>

>The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

>not have on my computer.

>

>When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

>see that I do have a .pps listed.

>

>I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

>

>Thanks

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

For the time being, save the attachment to a convenient location on your hard

drive and see if it will open. Meanwhile, post back and let me know what program

you use for email.

Nepatsfan

"rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:920B5169-AE86-45E0-9392-67AE35863946@microsoft.com...

> Thanks for quick response.

>

> I installed the link, and now in my File Types, I see several file

> extensions with

> Power Point references, including the .pps that I had all along.

>

> But I still get the error messge when I try to open my email attachement.

>

> Is there something that I must do in the Folder Options screen with the.pps

> file extension highlighted, or what?

>

> Thanks again

>

> Roger

> --

> Roger

>

> "Nepatsfan" wrote:

>

>> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

>> news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

>> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

>> > extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this

>> > file

>> > does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

>> > directs me

>> > Folders Options in Control Panel.

>> >

>> > The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

>> > not have on my computer.

>> >

>> > When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

>> > see that I do have a .pps listed.

>> >

>> > I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

>> >

>> > Thanks

>> > --

>> > Roger

>>

>> In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can download

>> and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

>>

>> PowerPoint Viewer 2007

>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

>>

>> If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

>>

>> PowerPoint Viewer 2003

>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

>>

>> Good luck

>>

>> Nepatsfan

>>

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

If you're using Outlook Express as your email program, see if the information in

this article helps.

Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP

Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Outlook Express

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

"rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:920B5169-AE86-45E0-9392-67AE35863946@microsoft.com...

> Thanks for quick response.

>

> I installed the link, and now in my File Types, I see several file

> extensions with

> Power Point references, including the .pps that I had all along.

>

> But I still get the error messge when I try to open my email attachement.

>

> Is there something that I must do in the Folder Options screen with the.pps

> file extension highlighted, or what?

>

> Thanks again

>

> Roger

> --

> Roger

>

> "Nepatsfan" wrote:

>

>> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

>> news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

>> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

>> > extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this

>> > file

>> > does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

>> > directs me

>> > Folders Options in Control Panel.

>> >

>> > The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

>> > not have on my computer.

>> >

>> > When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

>> > see that I do have a .pps listed.

>> >

>> > I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

>> >

>> > Thanks

>> > --

>> > Roger

>>

>> In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can download

>> and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

>>

>> PowerPoint Viewer 2007

>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

>>

>> If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

>>

>> PowerPoint Viewer 2003

>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

>>

>> Good luck

>>

>> Nepatsfan

>>

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

I saved it in My Documents but it still will not open.

I'm using OE6 for my e mail

--

Roger

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> For the time being, save the attachment to a convenient location on your hard

> drive and see if it will open. Meanwhile, post back and let me know what program

> you use for email.

>

> Nepatsfan

>

> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> news:920B5169-AE86-45E0-9392-67AE35863946@microsoft.com...

> > Thanks for quick response.

> >

> > I installed the link, and now in my File Types, I see several file

> > extensions with

> > Power Point references, including the .pps that I had all along.

> >

> > But I still get the error messge when I try to open my email attachement.

> >

> > Is there something that I must do in the Folder Options screen with the.pps

> > file extension highlighted, or what?

> >

> > Thanks again

> >

> > Roger

> > --

> > Roger

> >

> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:

> >

> >> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> >> news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

> >> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

> >> > extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this

> >> > file

> >> > does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

> >> > directs me

> >> > Folders Options in Control Panel.

> >> >

> >> > The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

> >> > not have on my computer.

> >> >

> >> > When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

> >> > see that I do have a .pps listed.

> >> >

> >> > I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks

> >> > --

> >> > Roger

> >>

> >> In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can download

> >> and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

> >>

> >> PowerPoint Viewer 2007

> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

> >>

> >> If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

> >>

> >> PowerPoint Viewer 2003

> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

> >>

> >> Good luck

> >>

> >> Nepatsfan

> >>

>

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

Sorry - make that Outlook Express 6

--

Roger

"Gord Dibben" wrote:

> Download the free Powerpoint Viewer.

>

> You can view but not edit pps files.

>

> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/results.aspx?qu=powerpoint+viewer&av=DCT000

>

> 2003 version is probably sufficient.

>

> Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

>

> On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:12:00 -0700, rogeepete <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote:

>

> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

> >extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this file

> >does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

> >directs me

> >Folders Options in Control Panel.

> >

> >The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

> >not have on my computer.

> >

> >When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

> >see that I do have a .pps listed.

> >

> >I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

> >

> >Thanks

>

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

"rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote:

in message news:EB5F4E2E-F811-4CB3-80FE-00EBA9F6E0C5@microsoft.com...

>I saved it in My Documents but it still will not open.

>

> I'm using OE6 for my e mail

>

> --

> Roger

>

I would try the other version of PP Viewer from 2003.

Presumably you installed the newer version from 2007.

If your e-mail address for your posting is valid, I just sent you a second

PPS file just so you can verify that it is not the file itself.

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

"Michael T." <anonymous@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>

> If your e-mail address for your posting is valid, I just sent you a second

> PPS file just so you can verify that it is not the file itself.

>

I see it is apparently not valid.

Hey, I did my best - or what I thought was my best.

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May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

Correct e mail is rwbarr@verizon.net

I have had this problem with a few .pps attachments, not just one

Thanks

--

Roger

"rogeepete" wrote:

> Sorry - make that Outlook Express 6

> --

> Roger

>

> "Gord Dibben" wrote:

>

> > Download the free Powerpoint Viewer.

> >

> > You can view but not edit pps files.

> >

> > http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/results.aspx?qu=powerpoint+viewer&av=DCT000

> >

> > 2003 version is probably sufficient.

> >

> > Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

> >

> > On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:12:00 -0700, rogeepete <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote:

> >

> > >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

> > >extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this file

> > >does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

> > >directs me

> > >Folders Options in Control Panel.

> > >

> > >The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

> > >not have on my computer.

> > >

> > >When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

> > >see that I do have a .pps listed.

> > >

> > >I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

> > >

> > >Thanks

> >

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

Good News !!

The PPSFix file did the trick

Thanks again

--

Roger

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> If you're using Outlook Express as your email program, see if the information in

> this article helps.

>

> Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP

> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Outlook Express

> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm

>

> Good luck

>

> Nepatsfan

>

> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> news:920B5169-AE86-45E0-9392-67AE35863946@microsoft.com...

> > Thanks for quick response.

> >

> > I installed the link, and now in my File Types, I see several file

> > extensions with

> > Power Point references, including the .pps that I had all along.

> >

> > But I still get the error messge when I try to open my email attachement.

> >

> > Is there something that I must do in the Folder Options screen with the.pps

> > file extension highlighted, or what?

> >

> > Thanks again

> >

> > Roger

> > --

> > Roger

> >

> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:

> >

> >> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> >> news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

> >> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps file

> >> > extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this

> >> > file

> >> > does not have a program associated with it for performing this action and

> >> > directs me

> >> > Folders Options in Control Panel.

> >> >

> >> > The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I do

> >> > not have on my computer.

> >> >

> >> > When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list, I

> >> > see that I do have a .pps listed.

> >> >

> >> > I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks

> >> > --

> >> > Roger

> >>

> >> In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can download

> >> and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

> >>

> >> PowerPoint Viewer 2007

> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

> >>

> >> If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

> >>

> >> PowerPoint Viewer 2003

> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

> >>

> >> Good luck

> >>

> >> Nepatsfan

> >>

>

May 18, 2008

Re: File Association

You're welcome. Thanks for letting us know you were able to get the problem

fixed.

Nepatsfan

"rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:D14EC000-E6F1-405C-AD8C-9D4AE00FA5D1@microsoft.com...

> Good News !!

>

> The PPSFix file did the trick

>

> Thanks again

> --

> Roger

>

> "Nepatsfan" wrote:

>

>> If you're using Outlook Express as your email program, see if the information

>> in

>> this article helps.

>>

>> Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP

>> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Outlook Express

>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm

>>

>> Good luck

>>

>> Nepatsfan

>>

>> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

>> news:920B5169-AE86-45E0-9392-67AE35863946@microsoft.com...

>> > Thanks for quick response.

>> >

>> > I installed the link, and now in my File Types, I see several file

>> > extensions with

>> > Power Point references, including the .pps that I had all along.

>> >

>> > But I still get the error messge when I try to open my email attachement.

>> >

>> > Is there something that I must do in the Folder Options screen with the.pps

>> > file extension highlighted, or what?

>> >

>> > Thanks again

>> >

>> > Roger

>> > --

>> > Roger

>> >

>> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:

>> >

>> >> "rogeepete" <arebarr@yahoo.com> wrote in message

>> >> news:E3288A2D-F71F-433E-A97E-CC04BCD02D6E@microsoft.com...

>> >> >I occasionally receive e mail messages with attachments having a .pps

>> >> >file

>> >> > extension. When I try to open these, I get the error message that this

>> >> > file

>> >> > does not have a program associated with it for performing this action

>> >> > and

>> >> > directs me

>> >> > Folders Options in Control Panel.

>> >> >

>> >> > The .pps files come from Microsoft Office, I think - Power Point which I

>> >> > do

>> >> > not have on my computer.

>> >> >

>> >> > When I get into the Folder Options screen and check the File Types list,

>> >> > I

>> >> > see that I do have a .pps listed.

>> >> >

>> >> > I assume I should highlight this and click on something but what?

>> >> >

>> >> > Thanks

>> >> > --

>> >> > Roger

>> >>

>> >> In order to view a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, you can

>> >> download

>> >> and install the free PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft.

>> >>

>> >> PowerPoint Viewer 2007

>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en

>> >>

>> >> If you have problems with that version, here's an older one.

>> >>

>> >> PowerPoint Viewer 2003

>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

>> >>

>> >> Good luck

>> >>

>> >> Nepatsfan

>> >>

>>

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