Everyone who has tried to work with video in PowerPoint know it’s a nightmare. Recently, I had a problem getting a .wmv (Windows Media Video) to play in PowerPoint 2003. I imported the file, clicked the slideshow and could only hear the audio.

You would think a Windows file would play in a Microsoft product, but hey, it is Microsoft. I did find this helpful tip: 

• Import the original .wmv file in Windows Movie Maker.
• Drag it to the timeline.
• Export it back out as a .wmv file again.
• Import the file into a PowerPoint slide and play the slideshow.

Viola! Weird, but it works! 

Craig Myers is a Multimedia Specialist II with a southeastern insurance company. His current responsibilities include, but are not limited to photography, videography, video editing, logo design, ad layout, and instructional design. He is also a freelance sports photographer. 

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