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How do I re-configure Powerpoint 2007 to open a file in a separate window/process/instance?

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How do I re-configure Powerpoint 2007 to open a file in a separate window/process/instance?

What's crazy though is that previously when I opened a new powerpoint document or already created powerpoint file, it would open in its own separate window automatically! I thought this was the default setting.

Then, in Powerpoint options/Advanced/Display I changed the "Open all documents using this view" option to "Normal" instead of "The view saved in the file" and began having the same problem you guys are.

A tedious search of the internet reveals forums that say having the "Show all windows in the taskbar" option checked will enable the functionality we desire, but mine has always been enabled and still is with no resolution. It seems like there should be a better way than the crude solution of making ppt files open via a diff user. Going back to my default settings hasn't helped either :(
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Zone: Software
Question Asked By: doctorevan
Solution Provided By: GlennaShaw
Participating Experts: 2
Solution Grade: B
Views: 131
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Comment by GlennaShaw
Hi Evan,
Would you mind attaching a few screenshots?  I'd love to see what's happening since this is frequently requested.

Thanks again!
Glenna
 
 
Comment by peteveal
so what's solution (apart from reinstalling office)?  how can i reconfigure office to make it behave like this?

thanks,
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