Before looking for a max size, I would look into why the file is so big.
Check out things like whether the pictures are the right size for the
presentation, whether Fast Saves is turned off, etc.
For hints, check out these entries in Steve Rindsberg's PPT FAQ:
Do this before using PowerPoint seriously
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00034.htm
Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00062.htm
To address your immediate problem (the corrupted presentation file), there
are several things you can try. These things are listed in this PPT FAQ
entry:
Recovering a corrupt presentation
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00108.htm
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