Embedded msg files not extracting correctly

[hoylef1]

Embedded MSG files inside PowerPoint are not extracting correctly. They are no longer recognized as MSG. They work correctly extracted from Word or Excel. Samples are attached.

PPT_Embedded.zip (135.0 KB)

[mudassir.fayyaz]

@hoylef1,

I have observed the information shared by you and request you to please share the working sample code along with generated output with us. I will investigate the issue further on our end to help you out.

[hoylef1]

I have included the output plus a code snippet of how I extract the files.

PPT_Embed_CodeAndOutput.zip (75.7 KB)

[mudassir.fayyaz]

@hoylef1,

I request you to please visit the following thread link for your further elaboration and possible options in extracting OLE object data.

Change values in embedded excel sheet

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