We have instructions on how to do a PowerPoint embed using Microsoft Skydrive here:

http://en.support.wordpress.com/powerpoint-web-app/

Hope that helps and please let us know if there's anything else we can do

(1) Are you using the secure https:// login? It not then please try it.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/

(2) Exactly which browser and version of it are you using. If you aren’t sure click here to find out > http://whatsmyuseragent.com/

Note: If you are using an IE9 browser in compatibility mode that makes it render as IE7 and IE7 is not supported. To disable see > http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1196-internet-explorer-compatibility-view-turn-off.html

Have you done any troubleshooting? Below are the troubleshooting steps we take whenever any issues like this arise and undertaking them will provide valuable feedback information for Staff:

a. clearing your browser cache and cookies > http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050

b. Using the browser with all extensions or add-ons disabled

c. updating the browser to the latest stable version (not a buggy BETA browser version) http://browsehappy.com/

d. Confirming third party cookies is enabled on the browser http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61416

e. Confirming JavaScript is enabled http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654

f. Confirming Flash is updated http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ and if required installing the latest version of Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

g. Resetting your router and modem and rebooting your computer
then logging in using the secure https:// log-in

h. Trying another browser