PPT7: Internet Explorer Prevents Association of .ppt, .pot Files (158514)

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SUMMARY

When you install the Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 before Microsoft Office for Windows 95, version 7.0 or PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0, the extensions for PowerPoint (.ppt and .pot) are not associated with PowerPoint. Therefore, .pot and .ppt files display with generic icons. If you double-click on one in Windows Explorer, the Open With dialog box appears.

RESOLUTION

To correct the file associations for PowerPoint, perform the following steps: WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).

Run the program Regedit.exe.
Click the plus sign next to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
Click the folder labeled .ppt.
Press the DELETE key on your keyboard.
Exit the Registry Editor.
Start Office (or PowerPoint) Setup.
In the Maintenance Mode Setup dialog box, click the Reinstall button.
Insert whatever disk or compact disc Setup asks you for.