Can't open pptm extension presentation from PC

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Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

Hi
I'm having trouble opening a pptm extension PP presentation.
Keep getting, "Start time: 2008-12-20 10:14:08 +1000
Converting file: /Users/carolegrimmett/Desktop/Prehospital Haemorrhage Control.pptm
An error occurred while converting your file. To fix the problem, go online and download the converter again. If you need support, refer to error identification number -2147483640
Conversion failed
End time: 2008-12-20 10:14:16 +1000"

I have downloaded Open XML converter & checked for updates.
Any ideas?

[CyberTaz]

It's hard to say for sure, but my guess would be that the problem is due to
the macros in the file. Although PPT 2004 supports VBA, Office 2007 employs
a later version of the language than what is available on the Mac. I can't
provide the details but that might explain why the conversion can't be made.

I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will come along, so it might also be
helpful to know how you're attempting to open the file - dbl-clicking the
icon or using File> Open from within PPT - and exactly what are the results
of each method. Include any additional details you may have about the
content of the file.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

On 12/19/08 7:32 PM, in article 59b66...@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw,

[Jim Gordon MVP]

Hi,

If you start XML converter all by itself, can it covert the file?

-Jim

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> Hi,
>
> If you start XML converter all by itself, can it covert the file?
>
> -Jim
>
> --
> Jim Gordon
> Mac MVP
> <http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/>
>
> WE NEED YOUR HELP!

> The number of new Mac users has skyrocketed. That&#65533;s excellent. In this

> forum all answers come from other users, not from Microsoft employees.
> Please help answer questions.
>
> If you see an unanswered question that you know the answer to, please
> take just a moment to post the answer. Doing so speeds response time for
> people who come here and need fast responses.
>
> If you see an answer that might be wrong or that you can answer better,

> hop right in and offer your thoughts. Don&#65533;t berate a wrong answer &#65533;
> we&#65533;re all here trying to help each other.
>
> Don&#65533;t bother with questions you&#65533;re not quite sure about or don&#65533;t know about.

>
> Please take just a moment to help fellow Mac users. Your efforts will be
> appreciated greatly - especially by those you help.
>

Hi
To answer all the Q's so far I have tried to open by dble clicking, dragging to dock & opening from within powerpoint. I have also tried opening XML convertor itself, the error message is from that attempt. The error message from all other attempts is contained within that message
ie

> > An error occurred while converting your file. To fix the problem, go online and download the converter again. If you need support, refer to error identification number -2147483640

Cheers
Gumnut