PPT97: Error Opening File from Slide Finder's List of Favorites (161909)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

This article was previously published under Q161909

SYMPTOMS

When attempting to display slides from a file you have added to the List of Favorites in the PowerPoint Slide Finder, you may get the following error message:
PowerPoint can't open presentation <file name>.

CAUSE

This error occurs if you have typed in the name of the file without a complete and valid path.

RESOLUTION

The complete path must be inserted to be able to display the slides in a file. Highlight the file in the List of Favorites and click the Remove button.

Steps to Insert a File into the List of Favorites:
  1. Click the Find Presentation tab and click the Browse button. Locate the appropriate file and click Open. If you know the complete path, you can type this information instead of browsing for the file.
  2. Click the Add to Favorites button.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB161909