You have to output the right Content-Header to make the browser run the file instead. Depending on the browser, it may still refuse to run the file. This code should work for MS Powerpoint :- <? $ctype = "application/vnd.ms-powerpoint"; header("Content-Description: File Transfer"); header("Content-Type: $ctype"); header("Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=file.ppt;"); header("Content-Transfer-Encoding: binary"); readfile("C:\FILES\PRESENTATION.PPT"); exit; ?> Rob. ________________________________ From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Imtiyaz khan Sent: 31 August 2006 12:16 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Running a Power Point Slide Hi Friends, I want to run a .ppt file when i click on a link but it ask me to save or open the file in a dialog box but i want to run the slide directly when i click on link.Any body will help me regarding this problem. Thanx in advance. *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to who they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group +44 (0) 20 7840 8400. http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk *********************************************************************************** PHP Data object relational mapping generator http://www.metastorage.net/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/php-objects/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: php-objects-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/