Try to open a possible corrupted PPT file

Does Microsoft have any tool to repair a corrupted PPT file?  Do I have to use the 3rd party recover tool to fix the problem?
I tried to insert a slide from PPT file but did not find that option available when I attempted to open the corrupted PPT file. 
Thanks.

Hi,
Which Office version did you use?  Is it a password-protected file? Was the file sent to you as an e-mail attachment?
If your file is truly corrupt, there are a number of things you can try to recover it.
Use Slides from Files on the Insert menu.
Locate a TMP file.
Open the presentation in Microsoft Office Word.
Move the file to a different place.
Open the file in a different way.
Use Safe Mode.
Use Damaged Presentations Troubleshooters.
Try a third-party recovery tool.
More reference:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/recover-a-corrupt-powerpoint-file-HA001116878.aspx
http://www.presentermedia.com/blog/2012/08/i-cant-open-a-powerpoint-presentation-in-2010/
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Regards,
George Zhao
TechNet Community Support

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