From version XP (2002) onwards you can use triggers to do this
Several tutorials here
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/powerpoint_hints_and_tips_tutorials.html#triggers
and here
http://www.echosvoice.com/triggers.htm

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> I want to have an image open when the user clicks or dbl clicks
> a textbox or shape. can this be done without programming?