Why Cant I Open My Powerpoint File. To do this navigate to the Library having issues Gear Icon in the upper right corner Library Settings Advanced settings Opening Documents in the Browser. PowerPoint Show files ppsx pps and ppsm will not automatically open in Slide Show mode.
If this happens open a previous version of the file if youve turned on the AutoRecover feature in the Word preferences. Then save the file. Open Windows File Explorer Open Start in Windows and type File Explorer.
If you are trying to access a file from a potentially unsafe location create a new ppt file there and try to access the problematic one.
You can unblock the file so it can be opened. On file corruption the file may be missing vital elements that are required to open the document for viewing. Run Yodot PPT Repair software on your computer select the PPT file that needs to be repaired by clicking the Browse button and click the Repair button to start PowerPoint file repair process. Go to File - Options.