activate controls in powerpoint ot read an email

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bobby yazz

I apologise for being a noob but I have no idea what the problem is on this
one. I have received an e-mail with a really funky game on it where you have
to put countries in the correct place on a map. When I try to open the
attachment it opens with Powerpoint fine but when opening it says "Powerpoint
controls can't be activated they may not be registered." When it opens it
has a blank screen and closes when you click on it. I have tried downloading
loads of updates and add-ins for powerpoint thinking I needed some control
which was optional to make this program work but it is now fully up to date
and still not working... Can anyone help me please!

Can send e-mail if it helps
 
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Bill Foley

It might have macros in it and your macro security it set to HIGH (Tools,
Macro, Security). If so, set it to MEDIUM and try re-opening it up again.
If you still get the message (but it opens), try pressing ALT+F11, clicking
the "Tools" menu and selecting "References". Does it show something
missing? If so, that is the control you will need to get in order to use
this presentation.

Just a S.W.A.G., but it might help! Holler back if not.

--
Bill Foley, Microsoft MVP (PowerPoint)
Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor
www.pttinc.com
Check out PPT FAQs at: http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/
"Success, something you measure when you are through succeeding."
 

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