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Vic Ferri Creates EXEs from PowerPoint
Published on this site: March 8th, 2004
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 About
Vic Ferri
Vic has been studying computers since the DOS-only days
and, though he can build computers from the ground up, his
real specialty revolves around the Windows operating systems,
in particular the Windows registry, MS-DOS and multimedia.
He also runs Registry
Answers - a free newsletter of registry tips.
Besides writing for TechTrax,
he also write for ABC and
runs Wintips & Tricks,
the largest Windows support group at Yahoo. His knowledge
has helped him help many people with their computer problems.
His main service is PowerPoint
to EXE, where he converts PowerPoint presentations (both
commercial and personal) to standalone EXE files, which can
be distributed and run without the need for users to have
PowerPoint installed. He is also the developer of Lock&Hide,
a desktop folder security program for Windows 95/98/ME, only.
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Introduction
I first heard about Vic Ferri's PowerPoint to EXE conversion service
on a Yahoo Groups forum. Intrigued by the concept, I visited his
site but never got around contacting him. There have always been
questions on Microsoft's PowerPoint newsgroups that ask about EXE
conversion of PowerPoint presentations - something Microsoft has
chosen to ignore probably since EXEs from PowerPoint could start
a new bunch of computer viruses.
With 30 million PowerPoint presentations being created each day,
the fear of PowerPoint presentations-turned-EXEs propagating viruses
is very real indeed and Microsoft's non-introduction of this feature
can be considered a good move.
Fast forward two years and I was communicating with Vic about
his concept - and it seemed good enough for an Indezine story...
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In Vic's Own Words
Here are Vic's thoughts in his own words:
This is a custom programming service and to date, as far as I
know, there is no software that can create a standalone EXE like
this from a PowerPoint presentation. Each job is custom compiled
and different methods are used depending on the needs of the customer
and effects used. Some of the clients that we have done EXEs for
are
Plastro International, American Association of Professional Estimators, Chiropractic
Wellness Center, Speciality Title Services, and many others have expressed
satisfaction in our EXE conversion.
Security seems to be one of the main attractions to this service
since your presentation cannot be edited or copied. The main appeal
however is the click and play aspect requiring no user intervention
and no need for users to have PowerPoint installed. Though most
of the EXEs I do are for business, I also do personal conversions
at reduced rates. As well, I do non PowerPoint EXE conversions.
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Benefits
- no need for users to have PowerPoint installed on their system.
- no need for users to have to download and install the PowerPoint
viewer.
- EXE plays automatically without user intervention when double
clicked.
- depending on effects, supports Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and
XP.
- supports most effects and custom animations from Powerpoint
2002 (XP) and 2003.
- EXE can be easily autorun from a CD.
- EXE is ideal for internet distribution (make your EXE available
for download from your site).
- smaller EXEs can be zipped and emailed to clients.
- unlike a PPS or PPT file, your EXE is secure and cannot be
edited.
- a custom icon can be assigned to the EXE.
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Testimonials
I just ran through the whole presentation and it looks great!
Thank you so
much for your help with this, and it was a pleasure doing business with you.
We will definitely be in touch for our next project! - when we update the
presentation - as well as refer you to anyone we know who might need similar
help! :)
Chiropractic Wellness Center
Baltimore, MD
The program is getting rave reviews but, either everyone is being
kind or I just have one very sharp eyed friend! Thanks,
Concert Presentation for Organist David Higgs
Baton Rouge, LA
Vic, Looks really nice!!! The auto run works with the sound file
and runs the Demo3. I say let's finalize it.
Speciality Title Services
Chicago, Illinois
It came up perfectly and ran smoothly. tried clicking to fast
forward through the pictures. It worked and did not cause any problems.
All three links worked perfectly. Congratulations on a JOB WELL
DONE!!!!
American Association of Professional Estimators
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End Note
If anyone would like a demo EXE, you can send Vic a sample PowerPoint
file and he will return to you a demo EXE of it for your evaluation.
There is absolutely no charge or obligation for this.
Alternatively, you can email him for a premade sample. You can
send PowerPoint demos under 4 MBs by email to pptexe@onlink.net -
mention the version of PowerPoint you used to create it and what
version of Windows you are using. PowerPoint files over 4 MBs can
be sent via Dropload, SendThisFile or
any file transfer service you prefer. Use pptexe@onlink.net as
the email address to send all files to or to request a sample EXE.
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