Can't open PPT and InDesign files, receive this message

Receiving this message:Powerpoint cannot open this type of file represented by Macintosh HD:users:....

I think I understand what the issue is now. In the December 2009 issue of Macworld there was an article on page 22 called "Snow Leopard Switches the Double-Click." In that article it goes on to explain what I believe is the issue you are having and some solutions. Normally I would have sent you a link to the article so you could read it yourself however for some reason MW didn't tag this article so the only way I know you can get it is by getting your hands on a hard copy of that issue. You can try your local library and see if they subscribe, that would be a good shot or you can contact Macworld on how to order past issues.
In short the article says there are some solutions:
1. You could select one of the files then press Command I to open the Get Info window; in the Open With section, you could select a preferred application and click Change All.
or
2. You could Control-click a file in question, hold down the Option key, select Always Open With and choose an application from the list of alternatives.
The article goes on to explain he wasn't pleased Apple made this change in SL so I would recommend you contact Apple at http://www.apple.com/feedback/ and comment as well.
Regards,
Roger

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