Tips to open PPSX file
Can't open the PPSX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PPSX files as well as a list of programs that support PPSX files.
PPSX file extension
| File Name |
PowerPoint Open XML Slide Show |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The PPSX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PPSX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PPSX file on each system platform.
What is PPSX file?
The PPSX file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. PowerPoint Open XML Slide Show is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use PowerPoint to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 13 other programs. Ability Office, Apache OpenOffice, Kingsoft Presentation, PowerPoint Viewer will apply when it is not possible to use PowerPoint.
How to open PPSX file?
An often recurring problem with PowerPoint Open XML Slide Show is that PPSX is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PPSX 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 PPSX 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. This can be achieved by typing PowerPoint into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PPSX with PowerPoint. Below is a list of programs that support the file PPSX.
Programs to open PPSX file
Remember to download programs supporting PPSX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerPoint with PPSX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PPSX file still does not use the PowerPoint program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 PPSX file.
Step 3. Update PowerPoint to the latest version
If, however, after binding PowerPoint with PowerPoint Open XML Slide Show there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PPSX 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PPSX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PPSX file. However, remember that not every infected PPSX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PPSX file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PPSX 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 PPSX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move PPSX to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PPSX to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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