Such as http://www.google.com/search?q=Playing+Background+Music+File+During+Powerpoint+Presentation seems to cover all the aspects and problems I've seen.
Bob
I am trying to create a slideshow in PowerPoint, and play some background music throughout it, but I can't seem to get the music to play. What do I need to do, or is there a better way? Thanks! I am using MS Office 2003 and Windows XP.

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