PowerPoint can't open the type of file represented by

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I encounter the error "PowerPoint can't open the type of file represented by"
when I try and open PowerPoint files created in older versions of Powerpoint
with PowerPoint 2007. Is there a converter program or add-in that solves this
problem?
 
This will happen with PPT 95 files, because PPT 2007 cannot open them. How
old exactly are the files? Do you know what "older versions" they were
created with?

Actually, even if they were created in PPT 97, 2000, 2002 or 2003, if they
were saved as a "PowerPoint 97-2003 & 95" format, you'll probably have this
issue and will need to find a previous version of PPT to open the files in.
Once you do that, just save them as a Presentation (*.ppt) and skip any of
the Save As options that put PPT versions in them.

That said, and assuming that's not the issue...

Does this happen with all files or just with some?

If it's just individual files, open a new blank presentation and use Home
tab | New Slide (bottom half) | Reuse Slides and insert the slides into the
new file. Try it with "keep source formatting" checked, and if that doesn't
work, try it unchecked.

If it's all files, try these things:

1. Make sure you have SP1 for Office 2007 installed
2. Run Office Diagnostics (in PPT it's in Office Button | PPT Options |
Resources)
3. Install a printer driver (I know, sounds weird. But follow these
instructions anyway:
How to install a TEST printer driver
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00952.htm )


Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot open the
file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type the
password. Whaaaaaat?

Ooooooh, wait. Which antivirus program are you using?
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00956.htm (Slightly different error message, but
still might be relevant.)
 
The compatibility pack is for Office 2003, XP and 2000 users. I believe this
user is working with PPT 2007.
 
Oh, please ignore this part:
Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot open
the file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type the
password. Whaaaaaat?
Click to expand...


I missed the title of this MS KB article: "You receive a "PowerPoint can't
open the type of file" error message when you open a PowerPoint presentation
in a version that is earlier than PowerPoint 2002"

This KB article discusses opening files in versions of PPT before 2002
(meaning PPT 2000 or 97). Sorry for the confusion.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


Echo S said:
This will happen with PPT 95 files, because PPT 2007 cannot open them. How
old exactly are the files? Do you know what "older versions" they were
created with?

Actually, even if they were created in PPT 97, 2000, 2002 or 2003, if they
were saved as a "PowerPoint 97-2003 & 95" format, you'll probably have
this issue and will need to find a previous version of PPT to open the
files in. Once you do that, just save them as a Presentation (*.ppt) and
skip any of the Save As options that put PPT versions in them.

That said, and assuming that's not the issue...

Does this happen with all files or just with some?

If it's just individual files, open a new blank presentation and use Home
tab | New Slide (bottom half) | Reuse Slides and insert the slides into
the new file. Try it with "keep source formatting" checked, and if that
doesn't work, try it unchecked.

If it's all files, try these things:

1. Make sure you have SP1 for Office 2007 installed
2. Run Office Diagnostics (in PPT it's in Office Button | PPT Options |
Resources)
3. Install a printer driver (I know, sounds weird. But follow these
instructions anyway:
How to install a TEST printer driver
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00952.htm )


Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot open
the file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type the
password. Whaaaaaat?

Ooooooh, wait. Which antivirus program are you using?
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00956.htm (Slightly different error message, but
still might be relevant.)
Click to expand...
 
The files I was trying to open (with 2007) were created in PowerPoint 97 and
perhaps earlier version as the files date from 1996. They are not password
protected. I also have some old Lotus .pre files that older version of
PowerPoint used to open.


--
Thanks

Kurt


Echo S said:
Oh, please ignore this part:
Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot open
the file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type the
password. Whaaaaaat?
Click to expand...


I missed the title of this MS KB article: "You receive a "PowerPoint can't
open the type of file" error message when you open a PowerPoint presentation
in a version that is earlier than PowerPoint 2002"

This KB article discusses opening files in versions of PPT before 2002
(meaning PPT 2000 or 97). Sorry for the confusion.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


Echo S said:
This will happen with PPT 95 files, because PPT 2007 cannot open them. How
old exactly are the files? Do you know what "older versions" they were
created with?

Actually, even if they were created in PPT 97, 2000, 2002 or 2003, if they
were saved as a "PowerPoint 97-2003 & 95" format, you'll probably have
this issue and will need to find a previous version of PPT to open the
files in. Once you do that, just save them as a Presentation (*.ppt) and
skip any of the Save As options that put PPT versions in them.

That said, and assuming that's not the issue...

Does this happen with all files or just with some?

If it's just individual files, open a new blank presentation and use Home
tab | New Slide (bottom half) | Reuse Slides and insert the slides into
the new file. Try it with "keep source formatting" checked, and if that
doesn't work, try it unchecked.

If it's all files, try these things:

1. Make sure you have SP1 for Office 2007 installed
2. Run Office Diagnostics (in PPT it's in Office Button | PPT Options |
Resources)
3. Install a printer driver (I know, sounds weird. But follow these
instructions anyway:
How to install a TEST printer driver
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00952.htm )


Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot open
the file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type the
password. Whaaaaaat?

Ooooooh, wait. Which antivirus program are you using?
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00956.htm (Slightly different error message, but
still might be relevant.)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


krlanes said:
I encounter the error "PowerPoint can't open the type of file represented
by"
when I try and open PowerPoint files created in older versions of
Powerpoint
with PowerPoint 2007. Is there a converter program or add-in that solves
this
problem?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
My guess is they were saved as 95 format, then, and PPT 2007 will not be
able to open them. You'll need PPT 97, 2000, 2002 or 2003 to do so. Well,
you could also use PPT 95, but that won't really help, because you'll have
no way to save them in a format 2007 can read.


If they were created in PPT 95 or 97, then the would not be password
protected, as that capability was introduced in PPT 2002.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


krlanes said:
The files I was trying to open (with 2007) were created in PowerPoint 97
and
perhaps earlier version as the files date from 1996. They are not password
protected. I also have some old Lotus .pre files that older version of
PowerPoint used to open.


--
Thanks

Kurt


Echo S said:
Oh, please ignore this part:
Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot
open
the file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type
the
password. Whaaaaaat?
Click to expand...


I missed the title of this MS KB article: "You receive a "PowerPoint
can't
open the type of file" error message when you open a PowerPoint
presentation
in a version that is earlier than PowerPoint 2002"

This KB article discusses opening files in versions of PPT before 2002
(meaning PPT 2000 or 97). Sorry for the confusion.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


Echo S said:
This will happen with PPT 95 files, because PPT 2007 cannot open them.
How
old exactly are the files? Do you know what "older versions" they were
created with?

Actually, even if they were created in PPT 97, 2000, 2002 or 2003, if
they
were saved as a "PowerPoint 97-2003 & 95" format, you'll probably have
this issue and will need to find a previous version of PPT to open the
files in. Once you do that, just save them as a Presentation (*.ppt)
and
skip any of the Save As options that put PPT versions in them.

That said, and assuming that's not the issue...

Does this happen with all files or just with some?

If it's just individual files, open a new blank presentation and use
Home
tab | New Slide (bottom half) | Reuse Slides and insert the slides into
the new file. Try it with "keep source formatting" checked, and if that
doesn't work, try it unchecked.

If it's all files, try these things:

1. Make sure you have SP1 for Office 2007 installed
2. Run Office Diagnostics (in PPT it's in Office Button | PPT Options |
Resources)
3. Install a printer driver (I know, sounds weird. But follow these
instructions anyway:
How to install a TEST printer driver
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00952.htm )


Oh, here's something. Is the file password protected?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/285497

However, this doesn't even make sense. The issue is that you cannot
open
the file, right? But Microsoft's solution is to open the file and type
the
password. Whaaaaaat?

Ooooooh, wait. Which antivirus program are you using?
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00956.htm (Slightly different error message,
but
still might be relevant.)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


I encounter the error "PowerPoint can't open the type of file
represented
by"
when I try and open PowerPoint files created in older versions of
Powerpoint
with PowerPoint 2007. Is there a converter program or add-in that
solves
this
problem?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Thanks Echo - I misread it!
--

john ATSIGN PPTAlchemy.co.uk
Custom vba coding and PPT Makeovers
Free PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/powerpoint_hints_and_tips_tutorials.html




Echo S said:
The compatibility pack is for Office 2003, XP and 2000 users. I believe this
user is working with PPT 2007.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


John Wilson said:
This should help.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...70-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en
--

john ATSIGN PPTAlchemy.co.uk
Custom vba coding and PPT Makeovers
Free PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/powerpoint_hints_and_tips_tutorials.html
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
I figured. I do that often!

It's just that I see the compat pack recommended so often for 2007 users
(not by you) that I feel compelled to correct it. :-)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


John Wilson said:
Thanks Echo - I misread it!
--

john ATSIGN PPTAlchemy.co.uk
Custom vba coding and PPT Makeovers
Free PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/powerpoint_hints_and_tips_tutorials.html




Echo S said:
The compatibility pack is for Office 2003, XP and 2000 users. I believe
this
user is working with PPT 2007.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


John Wilson said:
This should help.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...70-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en
--

john ATSIGN PPTAlchemy.co.uk
Custom vba coding and PPT Makeovers
Free PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/powerpoint_hints_and_tips_tutorials.html




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I encounter the error "PowerPoint can't open the type of file
represented
by"
when I try and open PowerPoint files created in older versions of
Powerpoint
with PowerPoint 2007. Is there a converter program or add-in that
solves
this
problem?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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