Apple Remote with MS PowerPoint?

hi
is it possible to use the Apple Remote that comes with MacBook Pro to change slides in MS PowerPoint?
i'm using Office 2004.

If you want to use the Apple Remote with PowerPoint, it IS possible (and free). Download iRed Lite (see the link on www.freemacware.com) and configure it manually to send left and right arrow key signals when using PowerPoint. NOTE: When setting the left and right arrow commands for the remote buttons, you need to tell it to activate PowerPoint. Just type "PowerPoint" in that field. I tried this setup out. It works perfectly for moving back and forth in a slideshow. There's no need to spend any more money
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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