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Can't Get PPS on Vista Home Premium

FreddieM
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Hi, Don't know if anyone can help here, I have recently got a laptop loaded with Vista Home Premium.
My problem is I can't read any power point presentations. The error message I get is:-
This file does not have a programme associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set Association panel
Can anybody advise me on the easiest/best way to sort this out. Thanks
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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    You need to put microsoft office on your computer.
  • System
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    If you don't have MS Office, download the free Powerpoint viewer from Microsoft

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=E985ED98-5003-4DC1-88EC-3E151E4DC790&displaylang=en
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  • FreddieM
    FreddieM Posts: 1,003 Forumite
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    I have found Powerpoint viewer 2007 in my programmes but still have to save the PPS attachments in my documents before I can view. My desktop runs XP and works fine straight from the email but not so with this Vista !!!! :o
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
  • robt_2
    robt_2 Posts: 3,401 Forumite
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    Good.

    It is carelessness like opening attachments straight from email that spreads viruses.

    I'm not sure if your trying to blame Vista or not, but it is doing nothing wrong compared to your XP system.
  • Ice_2
    Ice_2 Posts: 3,486 Forumite
    you can get a 90 day trial of office 2003 and office 2007 from microsoft...if that helps anyone...

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  • FreddieM
    FreddieM Posts: 1,003 Forumite
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    robt wrote: »
    Good.

    It is carelessness like opening attachments straight from email that spreads viruses.
    I believe its fine to open attachments from recognised sources after having a fairly comprehensive robust security package in place

    I'm not sure if your trying to blame Vista or not, but it is doing nothing wrong compared to your XP system.

    Be very sure, I'm not apportioning blame to anybody.... where did you get that from. All I am asking for some advise from someone who may have a solution to my problem....... Isn't that what this thread is all about:confused:

    I still have the problem if anybody can assist :confused:
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
  • [Deleted User]
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    First off, install PowerPoint Viewer 2007

    then update it with;

    PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 1
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    I think OpenOffice's Impress can view Powerpoint files as well.
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  • Bob63
    Bob63 Posts: 1,320 Forumite
    OpenOffice allows you to view and edit PowerPoint files. Version 3.0, which was just released, is much better on Vista and also supports MS Office 2007 files.

    http://openoffice.org
  • FreddieM
    FreddieM Posts: 1,003 Forumite
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    cheesy.mike wrote: »
    OpenOffice allows you to view and edit PowerPoint files. Version 3.0, which was just released, is much better on Vista and also supports MS Office 2007 files.

    http://openoffice.org

    Thanks Mike..... Seems like the ideal solution for Vista anyway. Many Thanks to all that have made useful suggestions :T
    If youcan lie down at night knowing in your heart that you just made someone’s day just a little bit better,you know you had a good day!!
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