Powerpoint probs??

[RobAdair]

Microsoft Office Powerpoint that is. I'm trying to bring up some files that I need for work and I'm getting the message:

"You are attempting to open a file type that is blocked by your registry policy setting"

They used to open OK and I haven't changed anything obvious. I'm using Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 if it makes any difference.

Any ideas lads/lasses?

 

[KeithB]

Information about certain file types that are blocked after you install Office 2003 Service Pack 3

 

[mark]

you gotta love miscrosoft! "For you're own safety, we've decided you're not allowed to open any of your own files"

 

[SIXFOOTSTEVE]

Have you tried the "open with " option Rob ,I had a similar problem months ago but can't remember if that's how I got around it.

 

[Mike.Haley]

Steve, Try downloading a format converter from Microsoft. I had all sorts of problems when I changed from XP to Vista, couldnt open a lot of files untill I got the converter. Now all is ok.

 

[RobAdair]

Cheers Keith, that worked a treat, all back to normal and panic over!!