PowerPoint Tries To Open Every .jpg (but can't)

[Ralph K. Park]

Every time I try to open a .jpg format picture, a PowerPoint window appears,
complaining that "PowerPoint cannot open the type of file represented by
....(the name of the file).jpg" I get this only if the picture file is a
..jpg.
Appropriate programs jump in and open all other formats OK, such as .mix,
..bmp, .WMF, .gif, etc.
Thanx for any help which might be provided...
~rkp~

 

[Echo S]

Sounds like your file associations are messed up. See

Changing a File Association, Repairing broken File Associations
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00355.htm

 

[John Wilson]

Try this Ralph

Right click and jpeg file > properties

In open with is powerpoint selected?

Change it to whatever and check that "always use the selected program ...."
is ticked
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[John Wilson]

That should be "any jpeg" !
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[Ralph K. Park]

Echo S:
You were right on the mark with your "file association" analysis.
Problem solved.
Many thanx..
~rkp~

Sounds like your file associations are messed up. See

Changing a File Association, Repairing broken File Associations
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00355.htm

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Every time I try to open a .jpg format picture, a PowerPoint window
appears, complaining that "PowerPoint cannot open the type of file
represented by ...(the name of the file).jpg" I get this only if the
picture file is a .jpg.
Appropriate programs jump in and open all other formats OK, such as .mix,
.bmp, .WMF, .gif, etc.
Thanx for any help which might be provided...
~rkp~