Tips to open PPAM file

Can't open the PPAM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PPAM files as well as a list of programs that support PPAM files.

PPAM file extension

File Name PowerPoint 2007 Add-In
File Category Plugin Files

The PPAM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PPAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PPAM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PPAM file?

The file in the PPAM format belongs to the Plugin Files category. Additionally, the Plugin Files category contains 179 of other files. PowerPoint 2007 Add-In is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use PowerPoint to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. The Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer programs will also handle the file when the PowerPoint program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PPAM file?

The most common problem when using PowerPoint 2007 Add-In is that a specific PPAM is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PPAM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PPAM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install PowerPoint

In this case, you should first verify that the PowerPoint application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PowerPoint in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PPAM with PowerPoint. Below you will find a list of applications that support PPAM files.

Step 2. Create association of PowerPoint with PPAM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PPAM file to open in the PowerPoint application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PowerPoint application as the default for handling the PPAM file.

Step 3. Update PowerPoint to the latest version

If, despite the association of the PowerPoint program with the PowerPoint 2007 Add-In file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PPAM file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The PPAM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PPAM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PPAM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PPAM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PPAM files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PPAM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PPAM except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move PPAM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PPAM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PPAM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PPAM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.