How to Open Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Files in 2003 PowerPoint Software

When Microsoft made the transition from Office 2003 to Office 2007, it decided to change Rosetta Stone Online
the format of all the files to the Extensible Markup Language, or XML features. So without the installation of a compatibility pack from Microsoft you won't be able to open a file from later versions of PowerPoint if you're using the 2003 version.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions 1Update the Windows software on your computer. In Windows Vista and later, click "Start," which is the circle in the lower left corner of the screen. Type "Windows Update" and press "Enter." Continue to install any updates that are available for your computer. In Windows XP and earlier, browse to WindowsUpdate.Microsoft.com and scan for available updates. Download and install any updates necessary.2Download the Microsoft Office Compatibility pack from Microsoft atRosetta Stone Chinese
Click the "Download" button and wait for the download to start. Depending on your settings, you may need to confirm a download location.3Double-click on the downloaded file: FileFormatConverters.exe. Accept any security warnings that appear and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Click "OK" once the installation is complete.4Check again for updates through the Windows Update utility on Windows Vista or later or through the Windows Update website on Windows XP and Rosetta Stone French
earlier. Install any updates that might be available for the Compatibility Pack. You can now open PowerPoint 2007 files in PowerPoint 2003.