This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening and fix
it if possible.

Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open it
from within WLM, I got the following error:



" This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this
action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an
association in the Default Programs control panel."

I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for Word,
Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the Default
Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really aren't
programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any different.

I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there either by
double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft Office
PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to "always use the
selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so the proper file
association appears to be proper.

I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself and
they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps problem is.
Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this type of file
directly from within WLM.

WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this one
is different)

Thanks,
--
Richard

Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Windows Mail or Windows Live
Mail
http://www.winhelponline.com/article...ows-Vista.html
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA


"Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:%23Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

> This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening and
> fix it if possible.
>
> Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open it
> from within WLM, I got the following error:
>
> " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing
> this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed,
> create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
>
> I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for
> Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the
> Default Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really
> aren't programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any
> different.
>
> I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there either
> by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft
> Office PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to "always
> use the selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so the
> proper file association appears to be proper.
>
> I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself
> and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps
> problem is. Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this
> type of file directly from within WLM.
>
> WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
> Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this
> one is different)
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Richard

Opening files is an OS thing, so it would have been helpful if you'd mentioned which OS you're using. See if the link helps: it applies to WLMail as well.
http://www.winhelponline.com/article...ows-Vista.html
--
Noel

"Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message news:#Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

> This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening and fix it if possible.
>
> Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open it from within WLM, I got the following error:
>
> " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
>
> I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the Default Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really aren't programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any different.
>
> I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there either by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to "always use the selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so the proper file association appears to be proper.
>
> I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps problem is.
> Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this type of file directly from within WLM.
>
> WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
> Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this one
> is different)
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Richard
>

Bruce & Noel,

Sorry about forgetting to mention that I'm running Windows 7 - 64bit. I
mentioned about everything else but forgot this one.

Anyway, both of you guys referred me to the same place and the fix works
great. Thanks for your help.

God, I love having access to these newsgroups. I got a correct answer within
15 minutes, in English and without getting "cauliflower ear" waiting on
hold.

Thanks again,
--
Richard

"Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:#Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

> This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening and
> fix it if possible.
>
> Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open it
> from within WLM, I got the following error:
>
> " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this
> action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create
> an association in the Default Programs control panel."
>
> I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for
> Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the Default
> Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really aren't
> programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any different.
>
> I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there either
> by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft Office
> PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to "always use the
> selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so the proper file
> association appears to be proper.
>
> I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself
> and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps
> problem is. Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this
> type of file directly from within WLM.
>
> WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
> Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this one
> is different)
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Richard

You're welcome.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA


"Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:uTWnUgIyKHA.3304@newsgroup

> Bruce & Noel,
>
> Sorry about forgetting to mention that I'm running Windows 7 - 64bit. I
> mentioned about everything else but forgot this one.
>
> Anyway, both of you guys referred me to the same place and the fix works
> great. Thanks for your help.
>
> God, I love having access to these newsgroups. I got a correct answer
> within 15 minutes, in English and without getting "cauliflower ear"
> waiting on hold.
>
> Thanks again,
> --
> Richard
>
> "Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:#Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

>> This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening
>> and fix it if possible.
>>
>> Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open
>> it from within WLM, I got the following error:
>>
>> " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing
>> this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed,
>> create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
>>
>> I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for
>> Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the
>> Default Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really
>> aren't programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any
>> different.
>>
>> I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there
>> either by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with
>> Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box
>> to "always use the selected program to open this kind of file" was
>> checked so the proper file association appears to be proper.
>>
>> I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself
>> and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps
>> problem is. Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this
>> type of file directly from within WLM.
>>
>> WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
>> Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
>> Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
>> Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this
>> one is different)
>>
>> Thanks,
>> --
>> Richard

>

One other suggestion not mentioned (not related to the fix for your issue) .
.. . . You are running the older version of WLMail. Consider downloading the
latest version, 14.0.8089.0726, and installing it.


"Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:#Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

> This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening and
> fix it if possible.
>
> Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open it
> from within WLM, I got the following error:
>
> " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this
> action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create
> an association in the Default Programs control panel."
>
> I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for
> Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the Default
> Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really aren't
> programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any different.
>
> I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there either
> by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft Office
> PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to "always use the
> selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so the proper file
> association appears to be proper.
>
> I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself
> and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps
> problem is. Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this
> type of file directly from within WLM.
>
> WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
> Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
> Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this one
> is different)
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Richard

I have been reading posts on this problem dating back to 2004 and none of the
"fixes" have helped me. I am running XP Home, SP3 and I have Windows Live
Mail "The latest version". I Have downloaded the latest version of Power
Point Viewer "2010" and I still have to save the e mail attachment and then
manually open the .pps file. I have the same problem if I am trying to use
Outlook Express. It seems that Microsoft builds problems into their programs
to try to force you to buy the expensive software packages like "Office". I
am a home user and I cannot justify spending $400.00 for a software package
just to be able to read and enjoy e mails. Since this problem has plagued
users for years, one would think that Microsoft would have addressed this
problem in the newest version of PPV.

"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Windows Mail or Windows Live
> Mail
> http://www.winhelponline.com/article...ows-Vista.html
> --
> Bruce Hagen
> MS-MVP [Mail]
> Imperial Beach, CA
>
>
> "Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
> news:%23Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

> > This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening and
> > fix it if possible.
> >
> > Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open it
> > from within WLM, I got the following error:
> >
> > " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing
> > this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed,
> > create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
> >
> > I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers for
> > Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the
> > Default Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the really
> > aren't programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that any
> > different.
> >
> > I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there either
> > by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft
> > Office PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to "always
> > use the selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so the
> > proper file association appears to be proper.
> >
> > I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to myself
> > and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps
> > problem is. Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open this
> > type of file directly from within WLM.
> >
> > WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
> > Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
> > Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
> > Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why this
> > one is different)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > --
> > Richard

>
> .
>

PowerPoint Viewer 2010 is a recent release. I would suggest using PPV 2007
until someone like Ramesh Srinivasan comes to the rescue and creates a fix
for this latest mess my Microsoft.

PowerPoint Viewer 2007:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

And then apply the fix you saw for this PPV version.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA


"Magsmom" <Magsmom@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:03B0E465-DF39-4D76-B567-856A85A9E1B8@newsgroup

>I have been reading posts on this problem dating back to 2004 and none of
>the
> "fixes" have helped me. I am running XP Home, SP3 and I have Windows
> Live
> Mail "The latest version". I Have downloaded the latest version of
> Power
> Point Viewer "2010" and I still have to save the e mail attachment and
> then
> manually open the .pps file. I have the same problem if I am trying to
> use
> Outlook Express. It seems that Microsoft builds problems into their
> programs
> to try to force you to buy the expensive software packages like
> "Office". I
> am a home user and I cannot justify spending $400.00 for a software
> package
> just to be able to read and enjoy e mails. Since this problem has
> plagued
> users for years, one would think that Microsoft would have addressed
> this
> problem in the newest version of PPV.
>
> "Bruce Hagen" wrote:
>

>> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Windows Mail or Windows
>> Live
>> Mail
>> http://www.winhelponline.com/article...ows-Vista.html
>> --
>> Bruce Hagen
>> MS-MVP [Mail]
>> Imperial Beach, CA
>>
>>
>> "Richard" <Reply@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:%23Cp8RKIyKHA.5576@newsgroup

>> > This isn't a major issue but I'd like to understand what's happening
>> > and
>> > fix it if possible.
>> >
>> > Today I received an email with a .pps attachment. When trying to open
>> > it
>> > from within WLM, I got the following error:
>> >
>> > " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing
>> > this action. Please install a program or, if one is already
>> > installed,
>> > create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
>> >
>> > I do not have Microsoft Office, but I do have the document viewers
>> > for
>> > Word, Excel and PowerPoint. None of these applications show in the
>> > Default Programs control panel. I don't know why except that the
>> > really
>> > aren't programs, but "Windows Photo Viewer" does show. How is that
>> > any
>> > different.
>> >
>> > I was able to save the attachment to my desktop and open it there
>> > either
>> > by double-clicking or by right-clicking and opening with Microsoft
>> > Office PowerPoint Viewer. I also noticed that the check box to
>> > "always
>> > use the selected program to open this kind of file" was checked so
>> > the
>> > proper file association appears to be proper.
>> >
>> > I did test ".doc and .xls" attachments by sending attachments to
>> > myself
>> > and they open just fine from within WLM. I don't know what the .pps
>> > problem is. Is there way to resolve this issue so that I can open
>> > this
>> > type of file directly from within WLM.
>> >
>> > WLM - 14.0.8064.0206
>> > Microsoft Office Power Point Viewer 2007 - 12.0.6425.1000
>> > Microsoft Office Excel Viewer - 12.0.6425.1000
>> > Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 - 11.0.8173.0 (I don't know why
>> > this
>> > one is different)
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > --
>> > Richard

>>
>> .
>>