How do I edit a slideshow of a PowerPoint file?

PowerPoint File Extensions

If you have a PowerPoint file that you need to edit, two key considerations exist including the file type of the existing PowerPoint file and whether or not you have the right tools for the job. First, let’s take a look at the file’s extension. PowerPoint uses two different file extensions to distinguish between a PowerPoint slideshow and the editable presentation. If the file extension is either PPS or PPSX, then it is a slideshow file. If it is either PPT or PPTX, then it is an editable file. Note that the file extensions with the “X” at the end are files created by PowerPoint 2007 or above which has its own considerations to contend with.

Changing the File Extension

If you are working with a PPS or PPSX file, you must first change it to PPT or PPTX before you can edit the slideshow. Fortunately, this is easy. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the file by right-clicking the Start button, choosing Explore, and finding the file. Right-click the PPS file and choose Rename. Change the extension from PPS to PPT. If the file is a PPSX file, change the extension to PPTX. If you cannot see the file extensions, go into Folder Options (it’s in the Control Panel) and click the View tab. Uncheck the “Hide file extensions” option.

Editing the PowerPoint File

Once you’ve made the change, the file will be editable from within PowerPoint or a compatible presentation program. If you have PowerPoint 2007, you can edit either the PPT or the PPTX file. However, if you have PowerPoint 2003 or earlier and if the file is the PPTX format, you will need to install Microsoft’s Office 2007 Compatibility Pack. This pack makes older versions of Office programs compatible with the newer 2007 file formats including PPTX files.

Now, open the PowerPoint PPT or PPTX file from within PowerPoint and start editing!

I can open .FLV files, but they start and stop about every second. Downloading takes a full day and then I usually only get part of the file. What can I do to fix this?

The first question that comes to mind is to ask what type of Internet connection you have. If you have dial-up, then you are probably going to continue to have this problem. The slower that your Internet connection is, the more problems you will have when viewing FLV files. The problems that you are describing are relatively common ones related to .flv files. Fortunately, there are a few strategies that you can use to get your FLV files to work properly.

What Are FLV Files?

The .flv file extension is used for Flash video files. It is quickly becoming the preferred file type for Flash video clips, so they are quite common. Basically, a lot of data is stored in a compressed file so that lots of people can view them without waiting hours to download them.

How to Open FLV Files

FLV files are embedded in websites or in SWF files which allows them to be played by Flash Media Player or Flash Video Player. The SWF files are Shockwave Flash files. For the best results when playing FLV files, you need to make sure that you have updated your player to the latest version. Other media players that are capable of opening and playing .FLV files include Windows Media Player, Zoom Player, and Real Player.

Partial FLV Files

FLV files are designed in a way that allows them to begin playing before the entire download has been completed. They are referred to as streaming files because of this. If you begin to play the FLV file and it gets choppy, it is typically the result of the playing moving ahead of the download. You can simply stop play mode and allow more of the .flv file to download before continuing.

If you are downloading an FLV file overnight and only obtaining a partial file, it could be the result of a corrupt .flv file or problems that occurred when downloading. If you do not have enough resources on the computer when you are attempting the download, it will cause problems that often result in only a partial file download. The best strategy to use when downloading is to close out all other applications until the download is complete. Additionally, the presence of malware on the computer can interfere with the download.

Fixing Download Errors or Poorly Functioning FLV Files

A free program known as the FLV Meta Data Injector can be used to fix problematic .flv files. It inserts the proper meta data so that the file plays properly. This data can include video length, video size, the last key frame, etc. You can either use a GUI-style version or a command-line version of this tool. The GUI-style version does all of the work for you and it is supposed to be fast and easy to apply. Using this version requires that you place an FLVMDI.exe file in the folder along with the GUI file.

Once you have FLV Meta Data Injector installed on your computer, you can select the problematic FLV file. At this point, you need to choose a destination for the file that is created along with a new name for it. Also, you need to mark off the option that you want to inject and click the run button. You should try the option to “inject onlastsecond event” and “include keyframes” as these seem to have success in fixing .flv files that act choppily or seem to end too early.

I have downloaded a training software file with .dmg as the extension. What is it? How do I open it?

What is the DMG File Extension?

DMG files are primarily used on computers with a Mac operating system. These files are often used to mount a virtual image onto a hard drive or to install software that has been downloaded from the Internet. They are similar to ISO files that are used on computers with a Windows operating system and the IMG files used in earlier versions of the Mac operating system.

The .dmg file extension indicates that the file is a disc image file, suggesting that the contents of the file include either a compressed CD or DVD file. Typically, a file with a .dmg extension is created so that the contents of the file can be easily transferred at another time to a hard drive, CD, or DVD. In your case, the contents of a training CD or DVD have been compressed into the .dmg file. Since the files have been compressed, they are smaller than the original file. DMG files are also used for certain video games.

What Type of Programs Use the DMG File Extension?

DMG files are commonly used when an entire program or application such as training software or video game is transferred from one location to another. In your case, the contents of the training files have been shared as a .dmg file that you should be able to open and burn to a hard copy disc. Basically, the .dmg file extension is used as a virtual image and so the application that you use to open it is one referred to as an image mounting program.

How to Open the DMG File Extension

Within the Mac operating system, you should be able to locate two programs that are useful in opening the .dmg file format. These two programs are “Disk Copy” and “Apple Disk Utility.” These applications are bundled with your Mac software. However, it is important to note that the current .dmg file extension is not compatible with Mac OS 9 or earlier versions. Other applications that you can try in order to open .dmg file extensions are “Dare to be Creative iArchiver” and “Roxio Toast 10 Titanium.”

If you are using a Windows-based operating system, then you do not have access to either of those two programs and must use a different application in order to open the .dmg file. You can try using .dmg2ISO, IsoBuster, MagicISO, .dmg2IMG, UltraISO, Acute Systems TransMac, or PowerISO to do so. Each of these applications is available free over the Internet. Most of these applications can open the .dmg files but cannot create them with the exception of Acute Systems TransMac, which can do both.

If you are using a Linux-based operating system, then you can try a free software application known as cdrecord.

How do I open a file with extension .dwg? Is there a free program on the net?

In order to open a file, you need to have the application that created the file or a program that is capable of doing so. Understanding where .dwg file extensions come from can provide you with insight on how to open such a file and whether or not you have the right application to do so installed on your computer.

What is the DWG File Extension?

The DWG file extension is used by drawing files. The files are commonly used by a wide number of CAD applications. CAD refers to computer-aided design. They are specialized drawing files that hold data on 2D objects, 3D objects, or blueprints. While the DWG format is actually licensed by Autodesk, several revisions have been created to its format over the years. Basically, file extension .dwg is used to transfer CAD data from one CAD/CAM application to another.

What File Types Use File Extension dwg?

A number of different file types use the .dwg file extension. They include: AutoCAD Drawing Database files, Drafix Drawing files, 2D Graphic files, BravoDRAFT files, CIRCAD data files, Pro/ENGINEER files, and older CADD drawing format files.

What Type of Programs Open File Extension dwg?

In general, you can use the program that created a file with the .dwg extension in order to open and view it. Only certain applications support the creation of the .dwg file extension. These include AutoCAD, Intellicad, and PowerCAD along with a few other less commonly used applications. AutoCAD has a free DWG TrueView application that you can use to open files with the .dwg extension.

However there are a number of additional third-party applications that can also be used to open or view the .dwg file. Some of these applications will also allow you to save and print .dwg files. All of the following applications can be used to open .dwg files on a Windows-based operating system: SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer, IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 16, Caddie, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, ACD Systems Canvas 11, and Solid Converter DWG.

To date, free software applications are not available for creating files using the .dwg file extension. However, a number of free programs do exist that can be used to view files containing the .dwg extension. They include: Free DWG Viewer 5.4.0.4, Free DWG Viewer 5.4.0.11, Free DWG Viewer 6.2, the Volo View Express, the AutoDWG to image/PDF converter, and the progeCAD viewer.

Simply make a decision as to which application you wish to use and conduct a search to locate the website from which you can download the application.

What Type of Programs Open File Extension .dwg in Mac OS?

All of the following applications can open .dwg files on a computer with a Mac OS: PowerDWG Translator, SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer, IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 16, and Microspot DWG Viewer.

In addition, you might consider checking out the new FileCure product from ParetoLogic. This software was released just a few days ago. Read more about FileCure here. 

Download FileCure the File Extension Wizard

FileCure is an easy-to-download file extension fixer that solves the common problem of:

• “Windows cannot open this file”

Developed by ParetoLogic Software, this tool offers several important benefits and a fast, easy solution.

Scan, Fix, Open and Manage File Extensions Easily with FILECURE!

The Free FileCure Scanner

ParetoLogic offers a free FileCure scanner which is a scaled down version of the full product.

This tool scans your computer and identifies the types of files currently installed on it. It then lists any file problems that it finds as well as file types that are currently working as expected.

Click the file extensions that have been identified as having problems to find out more about the nature of the problem such as, “This file extension may not open correctly. An application currently associated with it is either missing or corrupt.”

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The free scanner allows you to find out what file extension problems your computer currently has as well as the nature of each problem. You can use the free scan as a first step in solving and researching file type problems or upgrade to the full version to automatically fix the problems.

The free scanner also gives you access to an easy-to-download file association manager and file association monitor. You can use these tools to manage and monitor your computer file types without upgrading to the full version of FileCure.

The Full FileCure Version

Upgrading to the full version of FileCure delivers even more benefits. Not only will FileCure scan your system and identify file extension problems, it will fix them automatically. It will identify mysterious file types and then recommend the appropriate software for opening them. It will also show you where to get the necessary software.

With thousands of file extensions in existence, it’s impossible for a computer to be equipped to open every possible file type. It’s also a challenge to know what program is needed or where to find it. FileCure identifies the file and shows you what you need to do in order to open it. A huge database is maintained and updated regularly to ensure that you have access to information about the latest file types introduced.

Both the Free Scanner and the fully featured version of FileCure monitor your computer file associations, allowing you to easily undo any recent changes. When you install a new program, it’s not unusual for the new program to make itself the default program for certain file types. However, these changes may not be desirable. For example, if you prefer opening your music files in Windows Media Player and are annoyed that they now open in the newly installed program, simply go into the FileCure monitor and undo the file association change.

FileCure takes the guesswork out of opening files, fixes broken file associations, makes it easy to manage default programs, and monitors your computer for file association changes.

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Unknown or Unrecognized File Extensions on your computer?

If files wont open on your computer then follow these steps:

STEP ONE - make sure you have the appropriate program installed. If you do and files still wont open then proceed to step two below

STEP TWO - make sure Windows is set to open files with the appropriate program.

The easiest way to do this is to download Filecure and then select the manage tab on the left.

Download FileCure Now and Open Unknown File Instantly!

Managing all of the extensions on your computer, is available free in the Filecure application.

STEP THREE - If the problem persists then download Filecure if you haven’t already, and Click the big green “Start Scan” Button. It takes about 30 seconds to scan your computer for file extension associations. Once the scan is finished you will see if any problems are detected. If so then Click the Green “Fix Now” Button.

STEP FOUR - Try to open your File again, The problem should now be fixed.

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