Google Docs Repeatedly Demands Updates to Open PowerPoint Files
Users are blocked from opening PowerPoint files in Google Docs by persistent update prompts. The interruption recurs on each access attempt rather than resolving after a single update. Likely a version-check loop specific to certain device/app configurations.
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