Why can't I open pps and wmv files sent by email!

Many friends send photos and/or files with pps and wmv designations. Windows continually rejects them with the message that it is unable to open them.
How can I fix this?

I don't know. What exactly happens? (Exactly - including all error messages in full please) What is your computer (e.g. Windows 7), browser, and email program?

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Andy Mt P wrote:
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