Powerpoint Video Issue

Squizz · 07-02-2008, 02:50 AM

I'm having trouble running a powerpoint presentation with a video in it. I can use the file properly in XP (using Office 2k3) - but when I transfer it to Vista (also using Office 2k3) the video plays in 4 windows instead of full screen.

All of the files are in the correct place, and I believe the codecs are up to date (besides, they're .wmv files so should be natively supported) . The same thing happened when using openoffice too.

Anyone got a clue how to fix?

JiB410 · 07-02-2008, 04:08 AM

Do you have the same problem with .avi or .mpeg files?

Squizz · 07-02-2008, 05:40 AM

Yes. But I only need it to be able to play one specific video.

Squizz · 07-02-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squizz

I'm having trouble running a powerpoint presentation with a video in it. I can use the file properly in XP (using Office 2k3) - but when I transfer it to Vista (also using Office 2k3) the video plays in 4 windows instead of full screen.

All of the files are in the correct place, and I believe the codecs are up to date (besides, they're .wmv files so should be natively supported) . The same thing happened when using openoffice too.

Anyone got a clue how to fix?

I don't see an obvious edit button, so here's some additional details.

- The video plays, but it's the same video played in 4 narrow columns on the screen. The colours are not correct and there is no sound.

I've googled everything I can think of, but can't find anything else.

JiB410 · 07-02-2008, 07:23 AM

have you tryed deleting the video from the powerpoint on the vista machine then copying over the original .wmv file and iserting it into the powerpoint on the vista machine?

P.S the "Edit" button is in the bottom right of your post in a grey box.

Squizz · 07-02-2008, 08:17 AM

I've tried:

Playing it in Office 2K7
Creating it in Office 2K7 (On both XP and Vista)
Creating it in Office 2k3 (on both XP and Vista)
Creating it in Openoffice (on both XP and Vista)
Loading the video file into windows movie maker, and re-publishing it (in Vista)
Updating Codecs
Updating Drivers
Converting the ppt to avi (fail)

I'm about to try converting it to Flash and seeing if that works as I seem to have exhausted all available avenues.

I'm a systems administrator, so I've checked everything obvious as far as I'm aware.

Squizz · 07-02-2008, 09:15 AM

I've also tried changing the monitor, changing the refresh rate and reducing the graphics acceleration.

I have tested the file on 2 computers running XP pro and they both played perfectly.

(and I think the edit button vanishes once your post reaches a certain age - 5 mins maybe?)

Ace1 · 11-17-2008, 10:53 AM

Maybe this will help?

http://evidentlyeverywhere.wordpress...in-powerpoint/

07-02-2008, 02:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Squizz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27 OS: Ubuntu Hardy	Powerpoint Video Issue I'm having trouble running a powerpoint presentation with a video in it. I can use the file properly in XP (using Office 2k3) - but when I transfer it to Vista (also using Office 2k3) the video plays in 4 windows instead of full screen. All of the files are in the correct place, and I believe the codecs are up to date (besides, they're .wmv files so should be natively supported) . The same thing happened when using openoffice too. Anyone got a clue how to fix?

07-02-2008, 04:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
JiB410 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 76 OS: 2000,XP,XP64,Vista	Re: Powerpoint Video Issue Do you have the same problem with .avi or .mpeg files?

07-02-2008, 05:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Squizz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27 OS: Ubuntu Hardy	Re: Powerpoint Video Issue Yes. But I only need it to be able to play one specific video.

07-02-2008, 07:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
JiB410 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 76 OS: 2000,XP,XP64,Vista	Re: Powerpoint Video Issue have you tryed deleting the video from the powerpoint on the vista machine then copying over the original .wmv file and iserting it into the powerpoint on the vista machine? P.S the "Edit" button is in the bottom right of your post in a grey box. Last edited by JiB410; 07-02-2008 at 07:24 AM.

07-02-2008, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Squizz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27 OS: Ubuntu Hardy	Re: Powerpoint Video Issue I've tried: Playing it in Office 2K7 Creating it in Office 2K7 (On both XP and Vista) Creating it in Office 2k3 (on both XP and Vista) Creating it in Openoffice (on both XP and Vista) Loading the video file into windows movie maker, and re-publishing it (in Vista) Updating Codecs Updating Drivers Converting the ppt to avi (fail) I'm about to try converting it to Flash and seeing if that works as I seem to have exhausted all available avenues. I'm a systems administrator, so I've checked everything obvious as far as I'm aware. Last edited by Squizz; 07-02-2008 at 08:19 AM.

07-02-2008, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Squizz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 27 OS: Ubuntu Hardy	Re: Powerpoint Video Issue I've also tried changing the monitor, changing the refresh rate and reducing the graphics acceleration. I have tested the file on 2 computers running XP pro and they both played perfectly. (and I think the edit button vanishes once your post reaches a certain age - 5 mins maybe?)

11-17-2008, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ace1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Mac OS/X	Re: Powerpoint Video Issue Maybe this will help? http://evidentlyeverywhere.wordpress...in-powerpoint/