Tips to open PPS file
Can't open the PPS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PPS files as well as a list of programs that support PPS files.
PPS file extension
| File Name |
PowerPoint Slide Show |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The PPS file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PPS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PPS file on each system platform.
What is PPS file?
The file with the extension PPS is the Data Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. PowerPoint Slide Show is most often found on 4 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on iOS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is PowerPoint. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 13 other programs. You can use Ability Office, Apache OpenOffice, PowerPoint Viewer, Office Regenerator in case PowerPoint cannot be used.
How to open PPS file?
An often recurring problem with PowerPoint Slide Show is that PPS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PPS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PPS 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the PowerPoint program installed. 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 PPS with PowerPoint. Below you will find a list of applications that support PPS files.
Programs to open PPS file
Remember to download programs supporting PPS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerPoint with PPS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PPS file still does not use the PowerPoint program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 PPS file.
Step 3. Update PowerPoint to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PowerPoint program with the PowerPoint Slide Show 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 PPS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The PPS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PPS file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PPS file. Sometimes virus-infected PPS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PPS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PPS files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PPS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 PPS to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PPS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PPS file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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