Install Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer

Computer Requirements

100 MHz processor or higher
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 2000
16 MB of memory (RAM)
4 MB of free hard drive space; 6 MB free for installation only

MacIntosh users will not be able to install this software. Most computers that use Windows will meet the minimal requirements listed above.

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer will allow you to view and print presentation documents contained on this CD.

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer Installation Startup File

Installation Instructions - Internet Explorer users

After clicking on the installing link above, a File Download box will appear asking you to either open or save the installation startup file to your computer. Click the Open button.

Click the Yes button on the next box asking whether to continue with the installation of Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer.

Click the Continue button on the next screen that appears.

The next screen shows the pre-defined folder designated for Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer's software files. It is recommended that this folder not be changed. Click the OK button when you are ready to proceed to the next step.

The end-user license agreement box appears next. Click on the Accept button when you are ready to proceed to the next step.

After accepting the agreement, a box will prompt you to install the software. Click on the icon button just to the left of the bold word Install.
NOTE: If your computer uses Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you will most likely need administrative rights to the computer in order to install this software.

The software files will be copied to your computer and installed. A small box indicating installation success should appear at the conclusion of the installation process.

Installation Instructions - Netscape users

After clicking on the installing link above, a Save As box will appear asking you the location for saving the installation startup file. From the Save in drop-down menu located towards the top of the box, select Desktop. Then click the Save button. This action will save the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer installation startup file to your Desktop.

Go to your Desktop. Find the icon with the file name PPView97 underneath it. Double-click on the icon.

Click the Yes button on the next box asking whether to continue with the installation of Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer.

Click the Continue button on the next screen that appears.

The next screen shows the pre-defined folder designated for Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer's software files. It is recommended that this folder not be changed. Click the OK button when you are ready to proceed to the next step.

The end-user license agreement box appears next. Click on the Accept button when you are ready to proceed to the next step.

After accepting the agreement, a box will prompt you to install the software. Click on the icon button just to the left of the bold word Install.
NOTE: If your computer uses Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you will most likely need administrative rights to the computer in order to install this software.

The software files will be copied to your computer and installed. A small box indicating installation success should appear at the conclusion of the installation process. Return to your Desktop and find the icon/file labeled PPView97. Right-click on the icon and select Delete. Since the software has now been installed, we no longer need the PPView97 installation startup file.

Still having problems installing this software?

Contact the Indiana University Division of Labor Studies at 1-800-822-4743. Explain your difficulties related to installing software that will be used with the ULTRA CD.

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