Pack PowerPoint Presentation into a Single EXE
Microsoft PowerPoint can create presentations viewable even on computers without PowerPoint installed. However, the exported presentation usually consists of multiple files and requires user confirmation dialogs at startup. With BoxedApp Packer, you can turn the entire set of files into a single, seamless executable that launches instantly.
1. Prepare the Presentation
Open your PowerPoint presentation and choose File → Prepare for CD → Copy to Folder…. PowerPoint will export the viewer and related dependencies into a new folder.
The folder typically contains the following files:
gdiplus.dll
intldate.dll
play.bat
playlist.txt
pptview.exe
ppvwintl.dll
saext.dll
unicows.dll
presentation.ppt2. Configure the Command Line
The play.bat file usually contains:
@pptview.exe /L "playlist.txt"The playlist.txt file lists your presentation:
presentation.ppt3. Add Files to BoxedApp Packer
Open BoxedApp Packer and add all the files listed above, including pptview.exe, the presentation itself, and all required DLLs.
Then set the Command Line to match the play.bat contents:
pptview.exe /L "playlist.txt"4. Optional: Disable the Security Prompt
PowerPoint Viewer may show a security warning when opening files. You can suppress this by modifying the registry inside the virtual environment in BoxedApp Packer:
5. Generate the Packed EXE
Click Generate EXE…. BoxedApp Packer will build a single standalone executable that contains the PowerPoint Viewer, presentation file, and all dependencies. When launched, it will start the slideshow immediately — no prompts, no extra files.
Why Use This Approach?
- Creates a single, portable EXE.
- No installation or temporary files required.
- Instant startup — no “Accept” dialog.
- Ideal for distribution or kiosk presentations.