Troubleshooting Problems Opening PPTMHTML Files
Typical PPTMHTML Opening Challenges
Missing Microsoft PowerPoint
When you double-click your PPTMHTML file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your PPTMHTML with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens PPTMHTML files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Outdated Microsoft PowerPoint
In other instances, your Microsoft PowerPoint MIME HTML Presentation file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft PowerPoint. Download the latest Microsoft PowerPoint version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Microsoft PowerPoint MIME HTML Presentation file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft PowerPoint than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: If you right-click on your PPTMHTML file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening PPTMHTML files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Other Causes of PPTMHTML File Opening Problems
Even with the correct version of Microsoft PowerPoint installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PPTMHTMLs. If you are still having problems opening PPTMHTML files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:
- Invalid PPTMHTML file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- Corruption of the PPTMHTML file description inside the Registry
- Partial installation of Microsoft PowerPoint that did not fully complete
- The PPTMHTML itself is corrupted
- Malware-tainted PPTMHTML file can't be opened
- Hardware associated with PPTMHTML has outdated drivers
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft PowerPoint MIME HTML Presentation file
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
That's Correct!
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.