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APCO_Admin - 06 Oct 2006 16:59 GMT

I try opening a PP presentation & get the following response: Power Point
can't read (filename\destination). I used knowledge base suggestions,
troubleshooting PP presentations all to no avail. Is there any utility out
there to fix corrupt PP files???

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tohlz - 06 Oct 2006 17:04 GMT

Do you happen to be using Norton Anti-Virus?
If so, try disabling Norton's Office Plug-in:
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00387.htm

Otherwise, update your PowerPoint to the latest service pack (Click Help >
Check for updates). Also, check this out:
"Recovering a corrupt presentation"
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00108.htm

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> I try opening a PP presentation & get the following response: Power Point
> can't read (filename\destination). I used knowledge base suggestions,
> troubleshooting PP presentations all to no avail. Is there any utility out
> there to fix corrupt PP files???

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APCO_Admin - 06 Oct 2006 18:11 GMT

I am using Symantec Antivirus. I excluded the ppt extension, also tried the
PP recovery tool. Closest help was recovery tool with "Active X can't create
the job". I click on "OK" and the presentation opens with pictures on top of
each other & much text/garbled.

> Do you happen to be using Norton Anti-Virus?
> If so, try disabling Norton's Office Plug-in:
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> > troubleshooting PP presentations all to no avail. Is there any utility out
> > there to fix corrupt PP files???

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