Hello, my problem is similar to yours except there's a glitch in the
performance of .PPS.

When I open it it starts (with sound) but will not forward to the next
picture. I have found that if I go into task manager I find a "setup error"
message. If I close the message the .PPS will play correctly but without
sound.

I have tried to download a fresh version of Powerpoint but it will not load
because of an error.

Sorry to break into your discussion but i couldn't see how to start my own
thread.

Best regards,

Leo Wagner

"Tracy" wrote:

> Just got a new computer with Vista as O.S. The package did not come with
> PowerPoint Viewer so I downloaded the 7.0 PowerPoint from Microsoft. Figured
> at this point I could open any PowerPoint attachment. Wrong, it will only
> allow me to open if I save it to a folder and then go and click on PowerPoint
> Icon and then it shows the attachments I have saved and then if I click one
> it will open. Long process to open something that under XP opens by just
> clicking on the attachment. I can not open using the "open with" feature
> either. What could be the problem and what can I do to correct this.
> Thanks.
> --
> Tracy