File recovery help

[krtxmrtz]

I was working with a MS PowerPoint file, the computer freezed and all I could do was reboot the system. Thereafter the file won't load and the message "PowerPoint can't open the file" pops up without any further information. The file is about 11 Mb and is not empty. It can be opened by other applications, like text and hex editors.

Anyone knows what could be sending PowerPoint off the track?

[-TPM-]

Did you check for a temp file in the same directory? Usually office creates one. If there is one you should be able to just open that instead.

[Suidae]

Try the Insert-Slides option in a new blank PowerPoint file and import the slides from the corrupt presentation. If this doesn't work then you have the option of starting over or buying a commerical application to fix it.

[krtxmrtz]

Did you check for a temp file in the same directory? Usually office creates one. If there is one you should be able to just open that instead.

Well I'm actually posting this trying to help a work mate. I asked the same question and she said there was no temp file but I'm afraid I'll have to double check on this. We weren't sure it was on the same directory that you have to look for the temp file or or the windows \tmp directory.

[krtxmrtz]

Try the Insert-Slides option in a new blank PowerPoint file and import the slides from the corrupt presentation. If this doesn't work then you have the option of starting over or buying a commerical application to fix it.

I'll try your suggestion tomorrow, it's too late for me now.

[thegreatone]

Could you realistically start again ? Because with the time you are likely to waste you may as well do so.

[jcis]

Maybe This Demo Version is enough

[-TPM-]

I found this which may be of help:
http://www.amset.info/tips/office-recovery.asp

NOTE: Theres a different temp location under the powerpoint heading.

[krtxmrtz]

Thank you folks for your suggestions, I'll save them aside for next time (oh no, I hope there isn't a next time... )
Fortunately the file was located in one of those shared folders of which the company makes automatic backup copies every so many hours and could thus be recovered.