Phil,
see
Recovering a corrupt presentation
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00108.htm
and how to prevent your powerpoint files getting messed up on a thumb drive
/ memory stick
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HA011168771033.aspx
Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp
awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
http://www.awesomebackgrounds.com
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> Brendie or anyone:
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David M. Marcovitz - 05 Sep 2007 14:34 GMT
What TAJ said and ...
You might try opening PowerPoint first and then choosing Open from the
File menu. Macs don't automatically add .ppt to the name of the file so
your PC just might not know that it is a PowerPoint file. For more
information, you might check out:
PC to Mac and Back
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00281.htm
--David

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