PPV File Extension

What is PPV file?

PPV filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation files. Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. PPV files are supported by software applications available for devices running , Windows. Files with PPV extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. Users are advised to use Microsoft PowerPoint software for managing PPV files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Microsoft PowerPoint was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PPV files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PPV file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open PPV files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with PPV suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with PPV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PPV files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PPV files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft PowerPoint software

Problems with opening and working with PPV files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with PPV files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft PowerPoint or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Office Mobile. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Microsoft PowerPoint installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint

If you already have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your systems and PPV files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Microsoft PowerPoint cannot handle files with PPV may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft PowerPoint to PPV files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PPV files with latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PPV file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft PowerPoint is installed, check the Always use this app to open PPV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the PPV file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PPV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PPV for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PPV file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the PPV file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PPV file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PPV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with PPV extension is complete and error-free

If the PPV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PPV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft PowerPoint

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PPV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Presentation file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PPV files affecting older versions of given software.

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