SJB
07-10-2005, 02:02 AM
Hi Ramesh,
By downloading and running the zip fix.
I have the 2003 PPS viewer installed previously in XP w/SP 2.
SJB
SJB,
How was it resolved?
--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
"SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
news:%23VAdqm9VFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi Ramesh,
> Thanks, the .pps issue has been solved!
> But the .pdf is still not.
> See below, please, what I could and couldn't find in the registry.
> SJB
>
>
> SJB,
>
> You need to install PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (or 97) from Microsoft
> downloads
> site. This enables you open the .PPS files from OE.
>
> OTOH, there is a known issue with PPV2003 and Windows XP SP2. If you
> encounter a problem with these two combinations, use the advice here to
> resolve the problem.:
>
> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Outlook Express?:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
> news:eCLgEu0VFHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Ramesh,
>>
>> I couldn't open now a .pps file received on email.
>> The warning says "No file type associated.... Create one...."
>> However when the file is saved in the Documents, it can be opened from
>> there.
>> Similarly with the .pdf files.
>>
>> All I could find is this:
>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pdf_auto_file\shell\Read\command
>>
>>
>>
>> No luck finding this second one:
>>
> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB,
>>
>> Use the File > Export option to save the key to REG file.
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP - Registry Editor overview:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_overview.mspx
>>
>> How to backup the Windows XP Registry?:
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>> news:%23slIarlVFHA.1328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Ramesh,
>>> I'm not an advanced user.
>>> I'd need a step by step instruction for the procedure.
>>> SJB
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: File Types Association
>>>
>>>
>>>> SJB,
>>>>
>>>> Can you post the contents of these registry keys?
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PDF
>>>> Note down the (default) value <ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> Export both and post here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>>>> news:eq3%23rYbVFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello.
>>>>> I'have documents saved in.pdf format and able to open them.
>>>>> However, after having mailed such file I couldn't open it in the Sent
>>>>> folder, while a Word document caused no problem.
>>>>> The pop-up warning said: "No file types associated with it, create one
>>>>> in
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB,
>>
>> Use the File > Export option to save the key to REG file.
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP - Registry Editor overview:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_overview.mspx
>>
>> How to backup the Windows XP Registry?:
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>> news:%23slIarlVFHA.1328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Ramesh,
>>> I'm not an advanced user.
>>> I'd need a step by step instruction for the procedure.
>>> SJB
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: File Types Association
>>>
>>>
>>>> SJB,
>>>>
>>>> Can you post the contents of these registry keys?
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PDF
>>>> Note down the (default) value <ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> Export both and post here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>>>> news:eq3%23rYbVFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello.
>>>>> I'have documents saved in.pdf format and able to open them.
>>>>> However, after having mailed such file I couldn't open it in the Sent
>>>>> folder, while a Word document caused no problem.
>>>>> The pop-up warning said: "No file types associated with it, create one
>>>>> in
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB,
>>
>> Use the File > Export option to save the key to REG file.
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP - Registry Editor overview:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_overview.mspx
>>
>> How to backup the Windows XP Registry?:
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>> news:%23slIarlVFHA.1328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Ramesh,
>>> I'm not an advanced user.
>>> I'd need a step by step instruction for the procedure.
>>> SJB
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: File Types Association
>>>
>>>
>>>> SJB,
>>>>
>>>> Can you post the contents of these registry keys?
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PDF
>>>> Note down the (default) value <ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> Export both and post here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>>>> news:eq3%23rYbVFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello.
>>>>> I'have documents saved in.pdf format and able to open them.
>>>>> However, after having mailed such file I couldn't open it in the Sent
>>>>> folder, while a Word document caused no problem.
>>>>> The pop-up warning said: "No file types associated with it, create one
>>>>> in
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
By downloading and running the zip fix.
I have the 2003 PPS viewer installed previously in XP w/SP 2.
SJB
SJB,
How was it resolved?
--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
"SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
news:%23VAdqm9VFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi Ramesh,
> Thanks, the .pps issue has been solved!
> But the .pdf is still not.
> See below, please, what I could and couldn't find in the registry.
> SJB
>
>
> SJB,
>
> You need to install PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (or 97) from Microsoft
> downloads
> site. This enables you open the .PPS files from OE.
>
> OTOH, there is a known issue with PPV2003 and Windows XP SP2. If you
> encounter a problem with these two combinations, use the advice here to
> resolve the problem.:
>
> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Outlook Express?:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
> news:eCLgEu0VFHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Ramesh,
>>
>> I couldn't open now a .pps file received on email.
>> The warning says "No file type associated.... Create one...."
>> However when the file is saved in the Documents, it can be opened from
>> there.
>> Similarly with the .pdf files.
>>
>> All I could find is this:
>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pdf_auto_file\shell\Read\command
>>
>>
>>
>> No luck finding this second one:
>>
> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB,
>>
>> Use the File > Export option to save the key to REG file.
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP - Registry Editor overview:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_overview.mspx
>>
>> How to backup the Windows XP Registry?:
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>> news:%23slIarlVFHA.1328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Ramesh,
>>> I'm not an advanced user.
>>> I'd need a step by step instruction for the procedure.
>>> SJB
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: File Types Association
>>>
>>>
>>>> SJB,
>>>>
>>>> Can you post the contents of these registry keys?
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PDF
>>>> Note down the (default) value <ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> Export both and post here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>>>> news:eq3%23rYbVFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello.
>>>>> I'have documents saved in.pdf format and able to open them.
>>>>> However, after having mailed such file I couldn't open it in the Sent
>>>>> folder, while a Word document caused no problem.
>>>>> The pop-up warning said: "No file types associated with it, create one
>>>>> in
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB,
>>
>> Use the File > Export option to save the key to REG file.
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP - Registry Editor overview:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_overview.mspx
>>
>> How to backup the Windows XP Registry?:
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>> news:%23slIarlVFHA.1328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Ramesh,
>>> I'm not an advanced user.
>>> I'd need a step by step instruction for the procedure.
>>> SJB
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: File Types Association
>>>
>>>
>>>> SJB,
>>>>
>>>> Can you post the contents of these registry keys?
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PDF
>>>> Note down the (default) value <ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> Export both and post here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>>>> news:eq3%23rYbVFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello.
>>>>> I'have documents saved in.pdf format and able to open them.
>>>>> However, after having mailed such file I couldn't open it in the Sent
>>>>> folder, while a Word document caused no problem.
>>>>> The pop-up warning said: "No file types associated with it, create one
>>>>> in
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> SJB,
>>
>> Use the File > Export option to save the key to REG file.
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP - Registry Editor overview:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/regedit_overview.mspx
>>
>> How to backup the Windows XP Registry?:
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>> news:%23slIarlVFHA.1328@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Ramesh,
>>> I'm not an advanced user.
>>> I'd need a step by step instruction for the procedure.
>>> SJB
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: File Types Association
>>>
>>>
>>>> SJB,
>>>>
>>>> Can you post the contents of these registry keys?
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.PDF
>>>> Note down the (default) value <ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.<ProgID>
>>>>
>>>> Export both and post here.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows XP Shell/User
>>>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "SJB" <sjb@platinum.ca> wrote in message
>>>> news:eq3%23rYbVFHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello.
>>>>> I'have documents saved in.pdf format and able to open them.
>>>>> However, after having mailed such file I couldn't open it in the Sent
>>>>> folder, while a Word document caused no problem.
>>>>> The pop-up warning said: "No file types associated with it, create one
>>>>> in
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>