Help - Trying to embed video and exe file

[Lane]

I'm trying to embed a 2 meg video clip in a PPT. I insert it, works fine, but
won't run withiout the video file stored on the same computer/folder. Is
there a way to connect it directly to the presentation?

Also, I have an .exe file that I want to do the same with. I get an icon on
the slide, click on it and I get a series of warnings about running .exe
files, etc.... several windows to go through to get it to run and I dont want
all that in the presentation.

Thanks

[tohlz]

Video will always be linked.
Here's a method which you can have a try. Take note tough, that there are
some drawbacks with this method:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/tohlz/archive/2007/01/20/embedding-video.aspx
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[John Wilson]

Here's another take on the problem:-
Create a self extracing installer with win Rar that puts all the files in
the right place and creates a shortcut on the desktop.
http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/mediaenc3.html

(We know that the my documents folder isnt the shortest of paths but it
usually doesnt cause problems and its where the recipient expects to find
things)
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[Steve Rindsberg]

In article <099FB795-05FB-47CE...@microsoft.com>, Lane wrote:
> I'm trying to embed a 2 meg video clip in a PPT. I insert it, works fine, but
> won't run withiout the video file stored on the same computer/folder. Is
> there a way to connect it directly to the presentation?

Afraid not. Videos are always linked (to external files), never embedded.

> Also, I have an .exe file that I want to do the same with. I get an icon on
> the slide, click on it and I get a series of warnings about running .exe
> files, etc.... several windows to go through to get it to run and I dont want
> all that in the presentation.

This explains how to fix that (on your own PC or those you have control over):

Security warning message when clicking hyperlink in PowerPoint 2003: "files
might harm your computer"
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00587.htm

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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
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[Austin Myers]

You might want to give the free add in "PFCExpress" a try. It will take
care of any linked files (and correct links) and save everything as a zip
file or automatically send it all out in an email. http://www.pfcmedia.com

Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

Provider of PFCMedia, PFCPro, PFCExpress
http://www.pfcmedia.com

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[davidfinder]

you can use ppt to exe converter, it can embed any files linked in ppt file, and enterprise edition even can embed fonts that powerpoint can not.
visit:
www.vaysoft.com

[Jean-Pierre Forestier [MVP[]

Thank you for this news.
Don't forget one can do an EXE from PPT, free with the windows tool!

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[Emprovision]

You mean iexpress?
If you want something free that's already on your Windows computer, Google
"iexpress PowerPoint". It works pretty well for the average user if you
follow the instructions.
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If you would like additional help, catch me on the PowerPoint Heaven
Discussion Board (www.pptheaven.mvps.org), where I am frequently active.
Thanks!

[Jean-Pierre Forestier [MVP[]

That's it
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