Password-protected (DRM) Powerpoint file ?

[dma]

I received a Powerpoint file that I cannot open.

If I try, I get a message telling me that "this presentation is protected by
a password or DRM (Digital Management Rights). To access this presentation
you must install a version that is not protected by a password or DRM"".
Any explanation?
Thanks.

 

[CyberTaz]

Actually, that message explains it all Information Rights
Management/Digital Rights Management is a technology used to prevent
unauthorized use of digital content. For more on the subject see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Bottom line is that without the proper software & authentication the file
can't be opened. If the sender expects you to be able to use it they need to
send an unprotected version of the file. PPT for Mac does not support
password protection of any type.

 

[rswc90]

Actually, that message explains it all Information Rights
Management/Digital Rights Management is a technology used to prevent
unauthorized use of digital content. For more on the subject see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Bottom line is that without the proper software & authentication the file
can't be opened. If the sender expects you to be able to use it they needto
send an unprotected version of the file. PPT for Mac does not support
password protection of any type.

So did the sender use a different program to password protect the
program? Is there ANY way to "send for review" or something to make
it so that the viewer may look but cannot change anything? .PPS can be
resaved as .PPT and changed.

Thanks (Sorry if I should have started a new question rather than
jumping off into this one)

Thanks.

 

[CyberTaz]

I guess I didn't make my point as clearly as I should have

The Windows version of PPT *does* support password protection as well as
other security features, PPT for Mac does not. It is also possible that
other software was used to encrypt the file, but why anyone would do so then
send it to someone who can't decrypt it is beyond me. IMHO: If the sender is
that concerned about anyone accessing the file but they still want anyone
accessing the file, they need to look into other methods of distribution.

You did the right thing by replying in the same thread, but one request...
If the response to the message (or the established pattern) is top posted,
please follow suit. Jumping back & forth from top to bottom is a PITA

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