5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does the demo version of the software do?

Demo version of the software is only for evaluation and shows preview of scanned PowerPoint files. To save repaired files you need to purchase and register the product.

2. Does the software make changes to my original file?

Stellar Repair for PowerPoint doesn't make any changes to the original file, and produces a new repaired file on the destination location.

3. How to know whether the software will be able to repair my PowerPoint files or not?

To know whether the software will be able to repair your corrupt PowerPoint files or not, please try demo version of the software. Scan your files using Stellar Repair for PowerPoint and preview results for your satisfaction.

4. Does PowerPoint need to be installed on the system for previewing PowerPoint files?

Yes, PowerPoint must be installed on the system to preview PowerPoint files.

5. Does PowerPoint need to be installed on the system for repairing corrupt PowerPoint files?

Yes, PowerPoint must be installed on the system to repair data from corrupt/damaged PowerPoint file.

6. What is macro enabled(.pptm) file?

Macro-enabled version of a PowerPoint presentation allows you to automate certain tasks. When you open a PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt, .pptx), the PowerPoint software is launched, but the presentation doesn't start automatically. If you want the presentation to start immediately in full screen mode and provide a more polished and professional experience, you should save it as a PowerPoint Show or as a .pptm file.

7. How is .pptx file different from .ppt?

PowerPoint .pptx Presentations are different than the .ppt version in that they use the Microsoft Office Open XML format. The Open XML format makes it easy for other programs, such as OpenOffice.org, to read .pptx files (and other Open XML file types). The Open XML format was introduced with Microsoft Office 2007.

8. Can I repair multiple PowerPoint files simultaneously?

Yes. To repair multiple files simultaneously, use Select Folder or Find File(s) option for adding files to the software. For full detail, please refer Add Files topic of this help manual.

9. If the location of PowerPoint files is not known, can I search for then using 'Stellar Repair for PowerPoint'?

Yes, Find File option of the software lets you search for PowerPoint files in specified drive of the computer. To know how to use this option, please refer Search File topic of this help manual.

10. Does the software repair slides in the same order as they are in a PowerPoint file?

Yes, the software keeps repaired slides in the same order as they were in the original PowerPoint file.

11. What is Raw Repair?

Raw Repair searches for signature of files. That means it repairs files based on signature. Raw Repair should be used when results of normal repairing process are not satisfactory. Raw Repair may take more time but has greater chance to discover lost data. Raw Repair option is available only for .ppt files.