Tips to open PPSM file

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

PPSM file extension

File Name PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Slide Show
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

The PPSM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PPSM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PPSM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PPSM file?

The PPSM file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Slide Show is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on , Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is PowerPoint. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. You can use Microsoft Office, PowerPoint Viewer, Ability Presentation in case PowerPoint cannot be used.

How to open PPSM file?

The most common problem when using PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Slide Show is that a specific PPSM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PPSM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PPSM 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. This can be achieved by typing PowerPoint into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PPSM files.

Step 2. Create association of PowerPoint with PPSM files

If, despite the installed application, the PPSM file does not start in the PowerPoint application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PowerPoint application as the default for handling the PPSM file.

Step 3. Update PowerPoint to the latest version

If, however, after binding PowerPoint with PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Slide Show there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 PPSM file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PPSM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PPSM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PPSM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PPSM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PPSM file corruption. 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 PPSM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PPSM file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PPSM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.