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                            PowerPoint File Extension 04/25/2010
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                            Since the rehab on my computer,(which has been running great), I have noticed something that I never ran across before.  When I get an occasional e-mail from a friend, I'm directed to either find or save the file of a video they are trying to send me.  However, if I hit find, it directs me to a page of Microsoft and they are offering a download of Power Point for over $100.  Now, I know the other people don't have this program which would cost them that kind of money.  This is not that important, but it's jut I never came across this problem before in downloading a video or some pictures.  Any ideas?  Hope all is well with you.  Thanks

                            Answer - From Ask The IT Guy:
                            I came across this issue just the other day.  Lucky Microsoft has a tool that allows you to view PowerPoint files if you don't have the Microsoft Office License.  I have two solutions (1) download the plug-in made available on Microsoft's Website, or use an alternative program to PowerPoint (Microsoft Office) that is fully compatible to Microsoft's PowerPoint and save your money.

                            Here are the links:
                            Plug-in: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en 
                            Alternative to PowerPoint:
                            http://www.asktheitguy.com/openoffice-impress.html 
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