Can't open pptx in Captivate 4

Hello,
I am using Captivate4 with PowerPoint 2007. I am trying to "Create Project" using the "From MS PowerPoint" option from the Captivate 4 opening dialoge box. PowerPoint is working fine on my computer, but when I try to open a pptx file from within Captivate, I get the following error message:
The operation could not be completed. Use one of the following options that is applicable to you, and retry.
     - Close any PowerPoint window open on your computer.
     - Install PowerPoint on your computer.
     - Ensure that you are able to create a PowerPoint file and save it.
I also tried creating a "blank project" in captivate and then trying to "Insert" a PowerPoint slide, but I get the same error message.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
sjpvt

Hello again, Mukul.
I will try the ppt conversion idea this afternoon.
As far as my system is concerned, I am running Windows Vista Enterprise with Service Pack 2.
PowerPoint is Office PowerPoint 2007 (1.2.0.6504.5000) SP 2 MSO (1.2.0.6425.1000).
System is a Intel Core 2 Duo 3.Ghz with 4 GB of RAM. On Dell Optiplex 7500.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Stephen

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