POTM File Description

Writer:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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POTM File Summary

Most POTM files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically Microsoft PowerPoint developed by Microsoft Corporation. and associated with the PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template format as it's primary file type. POTM files are traditionally categorized as Data Files.

File Extension POTM is supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for POTM files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening POTM files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popularity
9706
Position

/ 11690

Active

Mode

26

November

2018

Updated

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Sorts of POTM Files


Chief POTM Description

.POTM
File ID:.potm
Category:PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template

A macro-enabled presentation template made using Microsoft PowerPoint program that creates slide show presentations. It stores default images, macros, slide templates, as well as formatting. The files are used for creating multiple.PPTM files having the same macro settings and formatting.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Data Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.potm

Software Programs That Open The PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template:


Microsoft PowerPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

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POTM File Popularity


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening POTM Files


Common Problems Opening POTM Files

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When trying to open your POTM file, you get the error "Can't Open POTM File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft PowerPoint installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the POTM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: Another POTM-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Wrong Version of Microsoft PowerPoint is Installed

In other instances, your PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft PowerPoint. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft PowerPoint installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft PowerPoint than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your POTM, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Conclusion: The majority of POTM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft PowerPoint version installed.


Other Causes of POTM File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Microsoft PowerPoint version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening POTM files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening POTMs. Additional factors include:

  • POTM file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the POTM file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of Microsoft PowerPoint that did not fully complete
  • The POTM itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted POTM file can't be opened
  • Device drivers for POTM-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PowerPoint Open XML Macro-Enabled Presentation Template format

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