MacPPT: Opening Presentation with Linked Sounds Takes a Long Time (183286)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2001 for Macintosh
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q183286

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a presentation that contains linked sounds from your hard disk, a network connection, or an audio compact disc, PowerPoint may appear to stop responding for a long time, and you experience the following symptoms:

  • The progress meter stops at 50 percent to 60 percent for a long time.

  • The pointer changes to an arrow pointer.

  • There is little or no hard disk activity.

CAUSE

PowerPoint is searching for the linked file.

WORKAROUND

To help speed up the process, you can disconnect from all mounted network volumes before you open your presentation.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2002
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