Pps file association

Click OK all the way back to control panel, then switch to Oulook express and the file will open without a hitch. Reasons such as off-topic, duplicates, flames, illegal, vulgar, or students posting their homework. The Tek-Tips staff will check this out and take appropriate action.

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I did the routine that you suggested, but no changes occurred. W hen I go to "Choose default applications by file type", it still associates. I don't know how to select "run as Administrator" when using Control Panel.

Any other suggestions? It would be much appreciated It is a file with the ". How do I dis-associate the ". Indeed, there is no "remove default" button on the "Choose default applications by file type" window in control panel. Thanks for your help This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

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Click on Programs. Can anyone tell me how to fix Microsoft PowerPoint file association problem? In the previous article, we have discussed effective techniques to repair corrupt powerpoint file. Like the above user, many others also complain about file association issue of PowerPoint files. This error obstructs the file from opening and as a result, cause a lot of trouble for the users. Once this problem occurs, users can open the PPTX file only after resolving this issue.

This write-up will tell you how to restore powerpoint file association error. Before that, we will learn what is file association. In a computer, various file formats exist. Most of these files require a supporting application to open and function. File Association is a technique used to determine which default application will open any particular file. If the same files are opened in some other application like MS Word or PDF Reader, the file will either not open or open in incomprehensible format.

Basically, it is the relation between the file and its default application program. In both Window and Mac Operating System, file association plays an important role in the systematic opening of files.