How do I secure my powerpoint presentation from being copied

Ravenxx · External Since: Jul 08, 2007 Posts: 1

I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
being copied off the disc, thanks

Tom Conrad · External Since: Jul 02, 2007 Posts: 91

Ravenxx,

In Office 2003, MS introduced Information Rights Management (IRM).
IRM features can only be accessed after the IRM module is installed.

See the following link, for furhter information
<http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA010397891033.aspx>

Permissions are set via, the File menu, permissions, {options}.

I have not used IRM. Perhaps other users in this group can comment.

--
Tom Conrad

===
"Ravenxx" wrote:

> I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
> being copied off the disc, thanks

Echo S · External Since: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 2479

IRM in 2003 requires a Windows Rights Management client application
installation -- it's really for corporate use and not for regular users. I
know not one person who has ever used it, even within corporations.

Here's some info on protecting a presentation. It's probably a little more
practical.

Password protect a presentation
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00038.htm

Additionally, PPT 2007 does have a "restrict permission" option (Office
button | Prepare | Restrict Permission). You have to sign up for
"credentials" using a Windows Live ID, but it does seem to give you the
option to restrict access using email addresses and such. I don't have a lot
of experience with it, but it looks promising...especially since it seems to
be available even for a regular joe user like me! (In other words, it
doesn't require corporate stuff like Windows Rights Management clients and
such.) And I think it must be free, because I sure don't recall paying for
such a service.

--
Echo S [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PowerPoint 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/index.html
PPTLive! Oct 28-31, New Orleans http://www.pptlive.com

"Tom Conrad" <TomConrad DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F9BCA906-81E6-473D-ABA7-F5EF29DA8043@microsoft.com...
> Ravenxx,
>
> In Office 2003, MS introduced Information Rights Management (IRM).
> IRM features can only be accessed after the IRM module is installed.
>
> See the following link, for furhter information
> <http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA010397891033.aspx>
>
> Permissions are set via, the File menu, permissions, {options}.
>
> I have not used IRM. Perhaps other users in this group can comment.
>
> --
> Tom Conrad
>
> ===
> "Ravenxx" wrote:
>
>> I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I
>> make
>> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
>> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
>> being copied off the disc, thanks

shark3steven · External Since: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 3

1.save the PowerPoint presentation as PPS. go to
File>Save As> PowerPoint Show

2.convert the PowerPoint presentation into flash or video by some
presentation tools.
presentation tool: PPT2Flash,PPT2Video
http://www.sameshow.com/download/download.html

I prefer to the latter solution. when PPS is opend, it will play
automatically. But this can not prevent other people editing your
presentation absolutely. if you convert PPT to flash or video, your
presentation will not be edited easily

Deloresw · External Since: May 19, 2006 Posts: 26

My PowerPoint slideshows as well as Word files are "Read Only" by default.
The only way someone can edit them is if they save the file to another name.
For example, if someone sends you a PowerPoint slideshow or a Word file as an
attachment, look at the top, left hand corner by the file name, and it will
say "Read Only." I hope this helps.
Deloresw

"Ravenxx" wrote:

> I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
> being copied off the disc, thanks

william · External Since: Jun 25, 2007 Posts: 35

As I know, savin' ppt to pps can't keep your presentations from being
copied. pps files can be opened and edited in PowerPoint by others.
And the Rstrict Permission is complicated and unfriendly for viewers.

I agree the idea that converting ppt files to other formats such as
Flash, which really can't be copied and be easily shared online. You
can search "PPT to SWF":
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&q=PPT+to+SWF

If you're using PowerPoint 2007, try this search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=PowerPoint+2007+to+Flash
But as I know, Wondershare PPT2Flash is the only conversion tool which
supports PowerPoint 2007 properly. You may have a try:
http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html

> I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
> being copied off the disc, thanks

Allan T. · External Since: Jul 12, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi. Try this.
Open your .ppt presentation for editing.
Select Tools/Options/Security.
Enter a password in the Password to Modify field.
Save your presentation as a .pps file.
The .pps file will run as a slideshow as normal without the need for a password but, if anyone attempts to open it for editing using the Windows Explorer 'New' option they will be prompted to enter your password or open as read-only.

EggHeadCafe.com - .NET Developer Portal of Choice
http://www.eggheadcafe.com

Steve Rindsberg · External Since: Apr 02, 2004 Posts: 8464

In article <20077124925allanthomson.DeleteThis@fsmail.net>, wrote:
> Hi. Try this.
> Open your .ppt presentation for editing.
> Select Tools/Options/Security.
> Enter a password in the Password to Modify field.
> Save your presentation as a .pps file.
> The .pps file will run as a slideshow as normal without the need for a password but, if anyone attempts to
open it for editing using the Windows Explorer 'New' option they will be prompted to enter your password or
open as read-only.

Seems reasonable, at least on the surface:

When you run the PPS as a slideshow, you can't modify it so there's no reason for PPT to ask for a modify
password.

If you try to open it for editing, then it SHOULD ask for the modify password.

So, that's the surface report. What've I missed underneath? Wink

-----------------------------------------
Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
================================================

spider web · External Since: Nov 02, 2009 Posts: 1

I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
being copied off the disc, thanks

Ravenx wrote:

How do I secure my powerpoint presentation from being copied
08-Jul-07

I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
being copied off the disc, thanks

Previous Posts In This Thread:

On Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:24 PM
Ravenx wrote:

How do I secure my powerpoint presentation from being copied
I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I make
my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
being copied off the disc, thanks

On Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:38 PM
TomConra wrote:

Ravenxx,In Office 2003, MS introduced Information Rights Management (IRM).
Ravenxx,

In Office 2003, MS introduced Information Rights Management (IRM).
IRM features can only be accessed after the IRM module is installed.

See the following link, for furhter information
<http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA010397891033.aspx>

Permissions are set via, the File menu, permissions, {options}.

I have not used IRM. Perhaps other users in this group can comment.

--
Tom Conrad

===
"Ravenxx" wrote:

On Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:49 PM
Echo S wrote:

IRM in 2003 requires a Windows Rights Management client application
IRM in 2003 requires a Windows Rights Management client application
installation -- it's really for corporate use and not for regular users. I
know not one person who has ever used it, even within corporations.

Here's some info on protecting a presentation. It's probably a little more
practical.

Password protect a presentation
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00038.htm

Additionally, PPT 2007 does have a "restrict permission" option (Office
button | Prepare | Restrict Permission). You have to sign up for
"credentials" using a Windows Live ID, but it does seem to give you the
option to restrict access using email addresses and such. I don't have a lot
of experience with it, but it looks promising...especially since it seems to
be available even for a regular joe user like me! (In other words, it
doesn't require corporate stuff like Windows Rights Management clients and
such.) And I think it must be free, because I sure don't recall paying for
such a service.

--
Echo S [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PowerPoint 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/index.html
PPTLive! Oct 28-31, New Orleans http://www.pptlive.com

"Tom Conrad" <TomConrad.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F9BCA906-81E6-473D-ABA7-F5EF29DA8043@microsoft.com...

On Monday, July 09, 2007 12:20 AM
shark3steven wrote:

1.save the PowerPoint presentation as PPS. go toFile>Save As> PowerPoint Show2.
1.save the PowerPoint presentation as PPS. go to
File>Save As> PowerPoint Show

2.convert the PowerPoint presentation into flash or video by some
presentation tools.
presentation tool: PPT2Flash,PPT2Video
http://www.sameshow.com/download/download.html

I prefer to the latter solution. when PPS is opend, it will play
automatically. But this can not prevent other people editing your
presentation absolutely. if you convert PPT to flash or video, your
presentation will not be edited easily

On Monday, July 09, 2007 3:46 AM
Delores wrote:

My PowerPoint slideshows as well as Word files are "Read Only" by default.
My PowerPoint slideshows as well as Word files are "Read Only" by default.
The only way someone can edit them is if they save the file to another name.
For example, if someone sends you a PowerPoint slideshow or a Word file as an
attachment, look at the top, left hand corner by the file name, and it will
say "Read Only." I hope this helps.
Deloresw

"Ravenxx" wrote:

On Monday, July 09, 2007 6:29 AM
william wrote:

As I know, savin' ppt to pps can't keep your presentations from beingcopied.
As I know, savin' ppt to pps can't keep your presentations from being
copied. pps files can be opened and edited in PowerPoint by others.
And the Rstrict Permission is complicated and unfriendly for viewers.

I agree the idea that converting ppt files to other formats such as
Flash, which really can't be copied and be easily shared online. You
can search "PPT to SWF":
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&q=PPT+to+SWF

If you're using PowerPoint 2007, try this search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=PowerPoint+2007+to+Flash
But as I know, Wondershare PPT2Flash is the only conversion tool which
supports PowerPoint 2007 properly. You may have a try:
http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html

On Thursday, July 12, 2007 4:09 AM
Allan T. wrote:

Securing your Powerpoint presentation.
Hi. Try this.
Open your .ppt presentation for editing.
Select Tools/Options/Security.
Enter a password in the Password to Modify field.
Save your presentation as a .pps file.
The .pps file will run as a slideshow as normal without the need for a password but, if anyone attempts to open it for editing using the Windows Explorer 'New' option they will be prompted to enter your password or open as read-only.

On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:24 AM
Steve Rindsberg wrote:

Re: Securing your Powerpoint presentation.
In article <20077124925allanthomson.TakeThisOut@fsmail.net>, wrote:
open it for editing using the Windows Explorer 'New' option they will be prompted to enter your password or
open as read-only.

Seems reasonable, at least on the surface:

When you run the PPS as a slideshow, you can't modify it so there's no reason for PPT to ask for a modify
password.

If you try to open it for editing, then it SHOULD ask for the modify password.

So, that's the surface report. What've I missed underneath? Wink

-----------------------------------------
Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
================================================

On Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:05 PM
Philip McCready wrote:

Securing your Powerpoint presentation
For higher level copy protection for PowerPoint (e.g. Print Screen image capture, piracy software, virtual machine etc.) have a look at SoftShield (www.softshield.com).

This application converts the .ppt file into a secure format that then has the ability to set and manage viewing rights (by trial period, expiry date, days, minutes or uses). The program also has the ability to collect revenue from online users that trial the PPT material and want to purchase/lease access rights.

EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice
Object-Relational Mapping as a Persistence Strategy
http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials/aspnet/e957c6de-8400-4748-b42d-02...a228063

Echo S · External Since: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 2479

http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00038.htm will get you started. Lots of ideas
there. PDF, pictures, passwords, Secure Pack, etc.

IRM, as Tom mentioned below, is another option.

Know that if you add a modify password to a PPTX or PPSX file in PowerPoint
2007, PowerPoint 2003 can open and edit the files without supplying the
password.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

"spider web" wrote in message news:20091128521spider.wbb@gmail.com...
>I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I
>make
> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
> being copied off the disc, thanks
>
>
>
> Ravenx wrote:
>
> How do I secure my powerpoint presentation from being copied
> 08-Jul-07
>
> I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I
> make
> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
> being copied off the disc, thanks
>
> Previous Posts In This Thread:
>
> On Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:24 PM
> Ravenx wrote:
>
> How do I secure my powerpoint presentation from being copied
> I am new to powerpoint presentations, could anyone please tell me how I
> make
> my presentation read only or secure the document so it can't be copied or
> changed by anyone, so I can burn onto a disc and not worry about my ideas
> being copied off the disc, thanks
>
> On Sunday, July 08, 2007 6:38 PM
> TomConra wrote:
>
> Ravenxx,In Office 2003, MS introduced Information Rights Management (IRM).
> Ravenxx,
>
> In Office 2003, MS introduced Information Rights Management (IRM).
> IRM features can only be accessed after the IRM module is installed.
>
> See the following link, for furhter information
> <http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA010397891033.aspx>
>
> Permissions are set via, the File menu, permissions, {options}.
>
> I have not used IRM. Perhaps other users in this group can comment.
>
> --
> Tom Conrad
>
> ===
> "Ravenxx" wrote:
>
> On Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:49 PM
> Echo S wrote:
>
> IRM in 2003 requires a Windows Rights Management client application
> IRM in 2003 requires a Windows Rights Management client application
> installation -- it's really for corporate use and not for regular users. I
> know not one person who has ever used it, even within corporations.
>
> Here's some info on protecting a presentation. It's probably a little more
> practical.
>
> Password protect a presentation
> http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00038.htm
>
> Additionally, PPT 2007 does have a "restrict permission" option (Office
> button | Prepare | Restrict Permission). You have to sign up for
> "credentials" using a Windows Live ID, but it does seem to give you the
> option to restrict access using email addresses and such. I don't have a
> lot
> of experience with it, but it looks promising...especially since it seems
> to
> be available even for a regular joe user like me! (In other words, it
> doesn't require corporate stuff like Windows Rights Management clients and
> such.) And I think it must be free, because I sure don't recall paying for
> such a service.
>
> --
> Echo S [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
> What's new in PowerPoint 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
> Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/index.html
> PPTLive! Oct 28-31, New Orleans http://www.pptlive.com
>
> "Tom Conrad" <TomConrad RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F9BCA906-81E6-473D-ABA7-F5EF29DA8043@microsoft.com...
>
> On Monday, July 09, 2007 12:20 AM
> shark3steven wrote:
>
> 1.save the PowerPoint presentation as PPS. go toFile>Save As> PowerPoint
> Show2.
> 1.save the PowerPoint presentation as PPS. go to
> File>Save As> PowerPoint Show
>
> 2.convert the PowerPoint presentation into flash or video by some
> presentation tools.
> presentation tool: PPT2Flash,PPT2Video
> http://www.sameshow.com/download/download.html
>
> I prefer to the latter solution. when PPS is opend, it will play
> automatically. But this can not prevent other people editing your
> presentation absolutely. if you convert PPT to flash or video, your
> presentation will not be edited easily
>
> On Monday, July 09, 2007 3:46 AM
> Delores wrote:
>
> My PowerPoint slideshows as well as Word files are "Read Only" by default.
> My PowerPoint slideshows as well as Word files are "Read Only" by default.
> The only way someone can edit them is if they save the file to another
> name.
> For example, if someone sends you a PowerPoint slideshow or a Word file as
> an
> attachment, look at the top, left hand corner by the file name, and it
> will
> say "Read Only." I hope this helps.
> Deloresw
>
> "Ravenxx" wrote:
>
> On Monday, July 09, 2007 6:29 AM
> william wrote:
>
> As I know, savin' ppt to pps can't keep your presentations from
> beingcopied.
> As I know, savin' ppt to pps can't keep your presentations from being
> copied. pps files can be opened and edited in PowerPoint by others.
> And the Rstrict Permission is complicated and unfriendly for viewers.
>
> I agree the idea that converting ppt files to other formats such as
> Flash, which really can't be copied and be easily shared online. You
> can search "PPT to SWF":
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&q=PPT+to+SWF
>
> If you're using PowerPoint 2007, try this search:
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=PowerPoint+2007+to+Flash
> But as I know, Wondershare PPT2Flash is the only conversion tool which
> supports PowerPoint 2007 properly. You may have a try:
> http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html
>
> On Thursday, July 12, 2007 4:09 AM
> Allan T. wrote:
>
> Securing your Powerpoint presentation.
> Hi. Try this.
> Open your .ppt presentation for editing.
> Select Tools/Options/Security.
> Enter a password in the Password to Modify field.
> Save your presentation as a .pps file.
> The .pps file will run as a slideshow as normal without the need for a
> password but, if anyone attempts to open it for editing using the Windows
> Explorer 'New' option they will be prompted to enter your password or open
> as read-only.
>
> On Sunday, July 15, 2007 5:24 AM
> Steve Rindsberg wrote:
>
> Re: Securing your Powerpoint presentation.
> In article <20077124925allanthomson RemoveThis @fsmail.net>, wrote:
> open it for editing using the Windows Explorer 'New' option they will be
> prompted to enter your password or
> open as read-only.
>
> Seems reasonable, at least on the surface:
>
> When you run the PPS as a slideshow, you can't modify it so there's no
> reason for PPT to ask for a modify
> password.
>
> If you try to open it for editing, then it SHOULD ask for the modify
> password.
>
> So, that's the surface report. What've I missed underneath? Wink

>
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
> PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
> PPTools: www.pptools.com
> ================================================
>
> On Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:05 PM
> Philip McCready wrote:
>
> Securing your Powerpoint presentation
> For higher level copy protection for PowerPoint (e.g. Print Screen image
> capture, piracy software, virtual machine etc.) have a look at SoftShield
> (www.softshield.com).
>
> This application converts the .ppt file into a secure format that then has
> the ability to set and manage viewing rights (by trial period, expiry
> date, days, minutes or uses). The program also has the ability to collect
> revenue from online users that trial the PPT material and want to
> purchase/lease access rights.
>
> EggHeadCafe - Software Developer Portal of Choice
> Object-Relational Mapping as a Persistence Strategy
> http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials/aspnet/e957c6de-8400-4748-b42d-02...a228063

Pupulo · Joined: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 1

To avoid others modify your PowerPoint presentation, you can make it read-only. There are 5 methods to "Make a PowerPoint Presentation Read-only":

1. Set the PowerPoint file property as "Read Only"

2. Enable "Password" feature and save as PPS, PPSX

3. Mark the PowerPoint file as Final in PowerPoint 2007

4. Burn the PowerPoint file to read-only storage media like CD, DVD

5. Convert the PowerPoint file to read-only video

For more details of the above methods, pls see in the article "5 Methods to Make a PowerPoint Presentation Read Only"

Hope it helps