Open Office, Corel Draw, Keynote, PowerPoint, are just some of the most effective programs for creating presentations.
Open Office does not require any particular claims, stable, but belongs to the category of "old" Apache products. Corel Draw a version for "advanced" users and considered the most powerful editor even if it requires higher than average skills to obtain good results. Keynote mixes power and simplicity of use, and offers the possibility of creating excellent presentations even for less expert users. The problem? It only works for Mac.
Microsoft PowerPoint instead considered the best compromise and one of the most chosen solutions by most users whether they are professionals, students or just amateurs. Simple interface, convenient functions and security are only some of the advantages of the Microsoft product, however in some cases it could arise in program or system errors. A presentation created with PowerPoint may become corrupt and the file may not open when needed, and you often realize the importance of making a copy only when it's too late.
Fortunately with the latest versions of PowerPoint possible recover corrupt files, especially with the new PPTX format. Unfortunately, many users still use the PPT format, while with the new version the recovery is simpler. In brief it is more likely to be able to recover a file with a PPTX extension than an old PPT presentation, but in the worst cases it is possible to use Recovery Toolbox for PowerPoint, which we'll talk about later on this page.
How to repair a damaged PowerPoint file
If the corrupt file first of all need to check the status of the drive where stored. For example, flash memories and memory cards may not be 100% reliable, although comfortable when working on multiple systems on the same project. If the damage has already happened, first of all it would be good to proceed with the Windows tools to check for problems on the drive (to avoid further corrupt files in the future). Once the integrity of the useful disk has been verified, copy the corrupt file to the main storage unit and try to execute it.
If even in this case the problem is not correctly executed not in the unit, but in the presentation (*.ppt/..pptx). If you use the latest version a "defective" file can be recovered in a few minutes. Run the file, wait for it to load and you can continue choosing the most appropriate method. If the automated procedure works it will be possible to save the document and continue with the work. The procedure, however, is effective only in case of minor problems.
Another method through the voice Open and Repair present in the screen File Open. If even in this case the procedure is not successful, then pay attention to the advice of Microsoft Technical Support.
One of these to copy the objects from the damaged file and put them in a new one: New slide Reuse slide, then on Explore Search for files and choose the defective document. Also in this case the procedure works only in case of partial corruption of the file. In addition, technical support suggests trying to open a corrupt file as a template. To do this it is advisable to create a new presentation and from the table Design try to import the damaged file as a template.
The last tip is to convert the problematic PPT to RTF and open it in Word. By changing the extension, however, it is not uncommon to lose data.
Recovery Toolbox, online solution
If no procedure has led to the desired results, the last solution is to use a third-party tool. There are many effective services that save time, effort at the price of a monetary outlay. The trial of repair of the file however free with the products Recovery Toolbox, which we have already talked about in our pages. Files are recovered through the Recovery Toolbox online site, using the web interface.
The service price is $ 10 per document, which can be entered on the portal along with a valid email address. If the automated system managed to repair the file and make it executable, it will offer a preview before payment, while if the internal structure of the file (especially with the old PPT) is corrupted, the recoverable elements (photos, videos, audio, spreadsheets) ) will be saved as separate objects. Always better than starting from scratch !.
Recovery Toolbox, desktop solution
If the damaged files are more convenient than using the dektop solution, designed for Windows PCs. Recovery Toolbox for PowerPoint (here all the information) has a license cost of $ 27, and can be used unlimited times. The advantage of using the program is the absence of restrictions on the operations and size of the files to be recovered, absolute security (you do not upload anything via the Internet), a simplified and clear interface even for non-professionals.
Instructions for recovering the PowerPoint presentation
- Download Recovery Toolbox for PowerPoint from https://powerpoint.recoverytoolbox.com/it/
- Install and run the licensed version
- Choose the damaged file on the first page.
- Click "Forward"and wait
- Click on "Beam. "
- Save the result.
