Tips to open PPV file

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

PPV file extension

File Name Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Document Files

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

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What is PPV file?

The file in the PPV format belongs to the Document Files category. It was designed by Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Windows. The Microsoft PowerPoint application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The Microsoft Office Mobile programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft PowerPoint program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PPV file?

The main problem with Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation is that the PPV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PPV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PPV 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 Microsoft PowerPoint

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft PowerPoint is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft PowerPoint into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PPV with Microsoft PowerPoint. Below is a list of programs that support the file PPV.

Programs to open PPV file

Remember to download programs supporting PPV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft PowerPoint with PPV files

If, despite the installed application, the PPV file does not start in the Microsoft 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PPV file with the Microsoft PowerPoint application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft PowerPoint program with the Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation 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 PPV 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 PPV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PPV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PPV 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 PPV 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PPV file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PPV 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PPV file to another location.
This problem only occurs with 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.