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How to troubleshoot a damaged presentation in PowerPoint

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Applies to: PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

You may experience unexpected behavior when you work with a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. This behavior may occur because the presentation is damaged. This article contains step-by-step methods that may help you partly or fully restore your presentation.

This article is intended for a beginning to intermediate computer user. You may find it easier to follow the steps if you print this article first.

When you try to open or change a presentation that is damaged, you may experience the following symptoms:

When you try to open a presentation, you receive one of the following error messages:

This is not a PowerPoint Presentation

PowerPoint cannot open the type of file represented by <file_name>.ppt

Part of the file is missing.

You receive the following kinds of error messages:

General Protection Fault

Illegal Instruction

Invalid Page Fault

Low system resources

Out of memory

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How to determine whether you have a damaged presentation.

There are several ways to determine whether you have a damaged presentation. You can try to open the file on another computer that has PowerPoint installed to see whether the unexpected behavior occurs on the other computer. You can try to create a new file in PowerPoint and see whether the unexpected behavior occurs with the new file. This section describes how to use existing presentations and how to create a new file in PowerPoint to determine whether the presentations have the same behavior.

Method 1: Open an existing presentation

In PowerPoint 2007 select the Microsoft Office Button .
Select a different presentation, and then select Open.

If this presentation opens and seems to be undamaged, go to Method 3 in this section. Otherwise, go to Method 2 to create a new presentation.

Method 2: Create a new presentation

Step 1: create the presentation.

In PowerPoint 2007, select Installed Templates , and then select Introducing PowerPoint 2007 .
Select Create . This process creates a presentation that is based on the template.
In PowerPoint 2007 select the Microsoft Office Button , and then select Save .
Type a name for the presentation, and then select Save .
Exit PowerPoint.

Step 2: Open the new presentation

In PowerPoint 2007 select the Microsoft Office Button , and then select Open .
Select the new presentation, and then select Open .

If you cannot open or save the new presentation, go to Method 3.

If you cannot create a new presentation, PowerPoint may be damaged and a repair should be initiated. (See Method 3, Part 2 below.)

Method 3: General troubleshooting

Windows 10, windows 8.1, windows 8, and windows 7.

This procedure allows your computer to restart without startup add-ons. For a clean restart, follow these steps:

Select Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter to start the System Configuration utility.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or provide confirmation.

On the General tab, select the Selective startup option, and then clear the Load startup items check box. (The Use Original Boot.ini check box is unavailable.)

On the Services tab, select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then select Disable all.

This step lets Microsoft services continue to run. After you do a clean restart, you should check Office performance and then resume usual startup.

This procedure will cause the Office program to check for issues and repair itself.

Select the Start button and type Control Panel.

Open the Control Panel, go to Uninstall or change a program (or Add or Remove Programs ).

Scroll through the list of programs and find your version of Microsoft Office. Right-select and then select Change .

We suggest that you do the online repair option.

Methods to try if you cannot open a presentation

Method 1: drag the presentation to the powerpoint program file icon, windows 10, windows 8.1, and windows 8.

Right-click the Windows icon on the Taskbar, and then select Run.

Type one of the following depending on your version of PowerPoint:

Select the Enter key.

Locate the Powerpnt.exe icon in Windows Explorer.

Drag the damaged presentation icon from one window to the Powerpnt.exe icon in the other window.

PowerPoint will try to open the presentation. If PowerPoint does not open the presentation, go to Method 2.

Select Start, and then select Documents. Or select Start and then search for Windows Explorer.

If you have the MSI version of PowerPoint 2013 installed, type %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\office15 (PowerPoint 2013 64 bit) or %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\office15 (PowerPoint 2013 32 bit), and then press Enter.

If you have PowerPoint 2013 Select-to-Run installed, type C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15 (PowerPoint 2013 64 bit) or C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15 (PowerPoint 2013 32 bit), and then press Enter.

If you have the MSI version of PowerPoint 2016 installed, type %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\office16, and then press Enter.

If you have PowerPoint 2016 Select-to-Run installed, type %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\root\Office16 (PowerPoint 2016 64 bit) or %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\root\Office16 (PowerPoint 2016 32 bit), and then press Enter.

Method 2: Try to insert slides into a blank presentation

Step 1: create a blank presentation.

In PowerPoint 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click New .
Select Blank Presentation, and then select Create.

This process creates a blank title slide. You can delete this slide later after you re-create the presentation.

Step 2: Insert the damaged presentation as slides

On the Home tab, select the arrow next to New slides in the Slides group, and then select Reuse Slides.
In the Reuse Slides task pane, select Browse. Select the damaged presentation, and then select Open.
Select Insert Slide for each slide in the damaged presentation.
In PowerPoint 2007 click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Save .
Type a new name for the presentation, and then select Save.

Step 3: Apply the damaged presentation as a template

If the presentation does not look the way that you expect after you try these steps, try to apply the damaged presentation as a template. To do this, follow these steps:

On the File menu, select Save as.

In PowerPoint 2007 click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Save as .

This will make a backup copy of the restored presentation that you can use in case the damaged presentation damages this new presentation.

On the Design tab, select More in the Themes group, and then select Browse for Themes.

Select the damaged presentation, and then select Apply. The slide master of the damaged presentation replaces the new slide master.

If you start to experience unexpected behavior after you follow these steps, the template may have damaged the presentation. In this case, use the backup copy to re-create the master slide.

If the backup copy of the new presentation exhibits the same damage or strange behavior as the original presentation, go to Method 3.

Method 3: Try to open the temporary file version of the presentation

When you edit a presentation, PowerPoint creates a temporary copy of the file. This temporary file is named PPT ####.tmp.

The placeholder #### represents a random four-digit number.

This temporary file may be located in the same folder as the location to which the presentation is saved. Or it may be located in the temporary file folder.

Rename the file, and then try to open the file in PowerPoint

Right-select the file, and then select Rename.

Change the old file-name extension from .tmp to .pptx so that the file name resembles the following file name:

PPT ####.pptx

Start PowerPoint.

On the File menu, select Open.

Browse to the folder that contains the renamed file.

Try to open the file in PowerPoint.

More than one file may correspond to the temporary file that was created the last time that you saved the presentation. In this case, you may have to open each file to see whether one is the temporary copy of the presentation.

If there are no temporary files, or if the temporary files display the same kind of damage or strange behavior, go to Method 4.

Method 4: Make a copy of the damaged presentation

Right-select the presentation, and then select Copy.
In the Windows Explorer window, right-select in a blank space, and then select Paste.

If you cannot copy the file, the file may be damaged, or the file may reside on a damaged part of the computer's hard disk. In this case, go to Method 5.

If you can copy the file, try to open the copy of the damaged presentation in PowerPoint. If you cannot open the copy of the damaged presentation, try to repeat Method 1 through Method 5 in the "Methods to try if you cannot open a presentation" section below by using the copy of the damaged presentation.

Method 5: Run Error Checking on the hard disk drive

Exit all open programs.
Right-click the Start menu and select File Explorer .
Right-select the hard disk drive that contains the damaged presentation.
Select Properties, and then select the Tools tab.
In Error-checking, select Check Now.
Select the check box Automatically fix file system errors.
Select the check box Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
Select Start.
Select Start, and then select Computer.
Right-click the hard disk drive that contains the damaged presentation.
Select to select the Automatically fix file system errors check box.
Select to select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box.

Error checking may verify that the presentation is cross-linked and attempt to repair the presentation. However, this is not a guarantee that PowerPoint will be able to read the presentation.

Methods to try if you can open a damaged presentation

Method 1: try to apply the damaged presentation as a template.

In PowerPoint 2007, select the Microsoft Office Button , and then select New .
Select Blank Presentation , and then select Create . This process creates a blank title slide. (You can delete this slide after you re-create the presentation.)

Step 2: Insert the damaged presentation into the blank presentation

On the Home tab, select the arrow next to New slides in the Slides group, and then select Reuse Slides .
In the Reuse Slides task pane, select Browse .
Select the damaged presentation, and then select Open .
Select the Microsoft Office button, and then select Save .

If the presentation does not look the way that you expect it to look after you try follow these steps, try to apply the damaged presentation as a template. To do this, follow these steps:

On the File menu, select Save as .
In PowerPoint 2007, select the Microsoft Office Button , and then select Save as .

Type a new name for the presentation, and then select Save .

On the Design tab, select More in the Themes group, and then select Browse for Themes .

Select the damaged presentation, and then select Apply . The slide master of the damaged presentation replaces the new slide master.

If the backup copy of the new presentation still displays damage or strange behavior, go to Method 2.

Method 2: Transfer the slides from the damaged presentation to a blank presentation

In PowerPoint 2007, select the Microsoft Office Button , and then select Open .
Locate the damaged presentation, and then select Open .
Select Blank Presentation , and then select Create . This process creates a blank title slide.

Step 2: Copy slides from the damaged presentation to the new presentation

On the View tab, select Slide Sorter . If you receive error messages when you switch views, try to use Outline view.

Select a slide that you want to copy. On the Home tab, select Copy .

If you want to copy more than one slide at a time, hold down the Shift key, and then select each slide that you want to copy.

Switch to the new presentation. To do this, on the Window tab, select Switch Window in the View group, and then select the new presentation that you created in step 1.

On the View tab, select Slide Sorter .

On the Home tab, select Paste .

Repeat steps 2a through 2f until the whole presentation is transferred.

In some cases, one damaged slide may cause a problem for the whole presentation. If you notice unexpected behavior in the new presentation after you copy a slide to the presentation, that slide is likely to be damaged. Re-create the slide, or copy sections of the slide to a new slide.

If the new presentation shows damage or strange behavior, go to method 3.

Method 3: Save the presentation as a Rich Text Format (RTF) file

If there is damage throughout the presentation, the only option to recover the presentation may be to save the presentation as a Rich Text Format (RTF) file. If this method is successful, it recovers only the text that appears in Outline view.

Step 1: Save the presentation in the RTF file format

Open the presentation.
In PowerPoint 2007, select the Microsoft Office Button , select Save As , and then select Other Formats .
In the Save as type list, select Outline/RTF(*.rtf) .
In the File Name box, type the name that you want to use, select a location in which to save the presentation, and then select Save .
Close the presentation.

Any graphics, tables, or other text in the original presentation will not be saved in the .rtf file.

Step 2: Open the .rtf file in PowerPoint

On the File menu, select Open .
In the Files of type list, select All Outlines or All Files .
Select the .rtf file that you saved in step 1d, and then select Open .

This procedure will re-create the presentation based on the original presentation's outline view.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA . Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 288,104 times. Learn more...

A corrupt file can bring your well-prepared presentation to a screeching halt. There are several ways you can try getting a corrupted file to load, including moving it to a new location, extracting the slides from inside of it, and loading PowerPoint in Safe Mode. If you’re able to recover some or all of the corrupted presentation, you can use the recovered slides to make it again. This wikiHow teaches you some helpful techniques to get your PowerPoint presentation back up and running.

Using Open and Repair (Windows)

Step 1 Open PowerPoint on your computer.

If the presentation opens but didn't before, you should be able to click the Presentation icon at the top to start the slideshow.
If you need to make changes to the presentation, click Enable Editing at the top to do so.

Inserting Slides into a New Presentation (Windows and macOS)

Click the File and select Save As , and then save the file with a different name as a backup. [9] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
Click the Design tab, select More (or the down-arrow with a horizontal line above it) on the Themes panel, and then click Browse for Themes .
Select your damaged presentation file and click OK . This will load the slide master from your damaged presentation, which will restore the theme.
Switch back to your backup copy of the recovered presentation if it stops

Step 10 Save your recovered presentation.

To be extra safe, save it to a different location than the original corrupted file was stored.

Adding a New Trust Location (Windows)

You can now close the File Explorer window.

Step 5 Open a blank PowerPoint presentation.

Keep clicking ' OK until you've returned to the blank presentation.

Step 12 Open the presentation at its new location.

If it does, continue to work with this version of the file.

Moving the Presentation to a Different Drive (Windows and macOS)

Step 1 Open the folder containing the corrupt presentation file.

To open File Explorer on Windows, right-click the Windows Start butting and select File Explorer . [16] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
To open Finder on macOS, click the two-toned smiley face icon on the Dock.

Step 2 Connect a USB drive or external hard drive.

If the file doesn’t allow you to copy it, the file or the drive itself may be corrupt.

Step 5 Double-click the PowerPoint file at its new location.

Windows - Open your Computer/This PC window, right-click the disk that was giving you problems, and select Properties . On the Tools tab, select Check now in the "Error Checking" section. Check both boxes and click Start .
Mac - Open the Disk Utility program in the Utilities folder. Select the problematic disk from the left menu, then click First Aid . Click Run or Repair Disk . [18] X Research source

Opening PowerPoint in Safe Mode (Windows)

Step 1 Press ⊞ Win+S to open the Windows Search bar.

If the presentation opens in Safe Mode but not normally, you may need to reinstall PowerPoint.

Community Q&A

If all of your presentation files are getting corrupted, there is likely something wrong with the storage device. Try the disk checking methods outlined in the first section, and avoid saving new files there in the future. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a reliable software overall, but you can sometimes end up with a corrupt PowerPoint file that won’t open. This can happen due to improper saving, power failure in the middle of a save, or issues with the disk of your computer, among other things.

It’s as common as a blinking Outlook 365 issue, and can be frustrating, especially if you have a crucial presentation coming up. PowerPoint’s handling of files has improved over the years, but you may still get a corrupted PPT/PPTX file every now and then which might prevent you from opening PowerPoint files . Here’s how to repair corrupt PowerPoint files.

Method 1: Using the Open and Repair option in PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint has a mechanism to fix corrupt PPT/PPTX files itself. It’s labelled as ‘Open and Repair’. If you use this option, PowerPoint will try to repair the file automatically and open it. Follow the steps below to use Open and Repair to repair corrupt PowerPoint files:

Open Microsoft PowerPoint.
Click the File tab. (May not be needed on newer versions.)

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Navigate to and select the corrupt PowerPoint file by clicking Open .

If a dialog box pops up, click Repair .

If PowerPoint is able to repair the corrupted PPT/PPTX file, it will do so and open it up. If not, you will see an error saying that PowerPoint cannot open the file.

Method 2: Repair corrupt PowerPoint files with a third-party app

If PowerPoint cannot repair the corrupt PowerPoint file itself, your best bet is to get a third-party app like Stellar Repair for PowerPoint.

Download Stellar Repair for PowerPoint from the official website, and install it.

Click Scan and wait for the software to fix the file.

Method 3: Open PowerPoint in safe mode, or use a Backup saved file

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It may be worth a shot to try opening PowerPoint in safe mode to see if it can open and repair corrupt PowerPoint files. Follow these steps.

Close all open instances of PowerPoint.
Press and hold the Ctrl key and click/double-click PowerPoint to open it.
A dialog box will pop up asking if you want to start PowerPoint in Safe Mode. Click Yes .

Once you’re in Safe Mode, try opening the corrupt PowerPoint file again. If it opens successfully, you can try to save it as a new file to avoid any further corruption. If it still doesn’t work, you may need to try other methods to repair the file.

In case none of these methods works for you, you can use a backup saved file. If you have an older version of the file, you may use it and add in any changes manually. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it may be useful in case all else fails. We recommend you to keep a backup of your important files to avoid any data loss.

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Recover your PowerPoint files

AutoRecover is a PowerPoint feature that attempts to recover files automatically in the event of a crash, power failure, or other unexpected application shutdown. It does this by periodically saving a copy of the file in the background. By default, AutoRecover saves a recovery file every 10 minutes.

Important: Do not use AutoRecover as a substitute for regularly saving your files by using AutoSave (see below) or by clicking Save . Saving your files frequently is the best way to preserve your work.

AutoRecover is different than AutoSave, which automatically saves your file as you work - just like when you save files manually. The AutoSave feature is available for Microsoft 365 subscribers. When AutoSave is turned on, AutoRecover files are rarely needed.

For more information see: What is AutoSave ?

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Autorecover files automatically reopen on next app start.

Normally, PowerPoint will automatically recover your work the next time you open the application following an unexpected shutdown. It does this by detecting if an AutoRecover file exists and automatically opening it. If you want to keep the recovered file, you should immediately save it before editing or closing.

To manually open an AutoRecover file:

Click the File button in the ribbon and then click the Home tab in the menu.

Click the Recover Unsaved Presentations button at the bottom of the screen to navigate to the folder where AutoRecover files are stored.

Change how frequently AutoRecover files are saved

In the PowerPoint ribbon, click File and then click the Home tab in the menu.

In the menu, click Options > Save .

Under the Save Presentations heading, modify the Save AutoRecover information every x minutes box.

Change the location where AutoRecover files are saved

Under the Save Presentations heading, modify the AutoRecover File Location box.

Note: If you change the default AutoRecover file path, there are certain cases in which AutoRecover files will not be automatically deleted when no longer needed.

Access the AutoRecover folder

You can navigate directly to the AutoRecover folder using Windows File Explorer. The location of the AutoRecover folder can be found in the Options dialog, in the Save tab. By default, the AutoRecover folder is located at:

Replace <username> with your user name.

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After an unexpected shutdown, the Document Recovery pane automatically opens to help you get your files back. Document Recovery lists any files you had open that were recovered from the most recent time you saved them, the most recent time they were AutoSaved (if your file is on OneDrive or SharePoint and you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber), or the most recent time they were Auto Recovered.

To see the entire Document Recovery pane, hover over the right edge of the pane until you see an arrow pointing left and right. Then click the arrow and drag it to the right to widen the Document Recovery pane.

Replace <username> with your username.

You can navigate directly to the AutoRecover folder using the Finder. The location of the AutoRecover folder can be found in the Options dialog, in the Save tab. By default, the AutoRecover folder is located at:

Replace < username > with your user name. The AutoRecovery folder is a hidden folder, so you may not see it if you try to navigate to it in the Finder. Use the Go To Folder tool and enter the full path there.

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How to repair corrupt PowerPoint files

Written by: Emily Pinch
Categories: PowerPoint productivity , Presentation technology
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With a coffee at your side, you’re ready to get back to work on your latest PowerPoint presentation. Upon opening your file, however, you’re stopped in your tracks by an unfamiliar pop up box. “ PowerPoint found a problem with content … ” The sinking realisation that your work may be lost into the depths of the corrupt PowerPoint cyberspace overcomes you. Will you ever see your work again? Fear not! Here are some helpful tips that will rescue and repair corrupt PowerPoint files and get you and your slides back on track.

Insert slides into a new presentation

First, click Repair and close the corrupt PowerPoint presentation. Then reopen PowerPoint, create a new, blank presentation and save it.

In your blank presentation, click the Home tab and select the drop-down arrow next to New slide and select Reuse slides . A sidebar will appear on the right.

Click the Browse button, locate the damaged PowerPoint file and click Open . Check the Keep formatting box at the bottom of the reuse slides pane, then right click on any slide in the preview and select Insert all .

All the slides from the original, corrupt PowerPoint file should now be inserted into the blank presentation. This process creates a blank title slide, which can be deleted later.

Apply corrupt PowerPoint presentation as a template

Okay, so you’ve repaired the corrupt file, but your beautifully designed template is all messed up! You may find your presentation doesn’t look quite right: this is because the original slide master has not been inserted into the new file. To re-apply the damaged presentation template, follow these steps:

To begin, on the File menu, click Save as . Type a new name for the presentation, and then click Save . This will create a backup copy of the restored presentation that you can use if the original template damages this new presentation.

Open the Design tab and click the drop-down arrow under Themes . Click Browse for Themes .

Locate the original corrupt presentation, and then click Apply . The slide master from the damaged presentation will restore the original theme and your presentation formatting should be back to normal.

You can now go back and delete the first title slide.

If you start to experience unexpected behaviour after following these steps, the template may be the cause of damage to your presentation. In this case, use the backup copy you made earlier and re-create the master slide.

Bookmark this post and next time you see those dreaded words “PowerPoint found a problem with content…” you won’t feel quite so powerless! Tried these tips and still having problems? This blog article has a few more ideas, or comment below and we’ll do our best to help you out!

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I’m in tears right now… I’ve tried all means but none worked until I saw your post. 5stars for you…. Thank you so much.

I followed your advice and when I got to the place where you reuse and browse, the file that was corrupt could not be opened by PPT….

mine didn’t work so im really sad

Powerpoint could not open the file …

The PPT couldn’t open the corrupted file indeed after PC suddenly shutdown when I was working on the ppt slides. Repair couldn’t continue.

Wow! That worked like a charm. I had a ppt from 2013 on an old external drive that I wanted to update. The title slide was still visible, but the remaining 35 slides where GONE. I Followed the first 2 or 3 steps and I was back in biz…. THANK YOU

Cannot open the file and the “repair” function doesn’t fix the problem.

How to recover data from a damaged PowerPoint presentation

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Our online PowerPoint repair tool will analyze the content of the *.ppt / *.pptx presentation file in seconds and will show you a page with a list of recoverable objects.

The service analyzes the internal structure of a damaged presentation file online using a combination of several complex algorithms. The solution detects and checks data or objects inside the file that can be repaired. If any relations between objects in a file are missing, they will be fixed by the service, if possible. If an object’s connection cannot be identified or recovered, the object will still be saved at the end of the document on a separate page. We will make sure that no recovered data or objects will be lost from the presentation. All of your data will be restored to the maximum possible extent. Our proprietary data analysis core makes the recovery of PowerPoint file data a breeze and ensures that even users who don’t know how to repair PPTX file online can get the job done ASAP.

How to recover a damaged PPTX presentation file of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007-2021 online? Just upload the PPTX file that PowerPoint fails to open to our service and get your data recovered in a few seconds. Our online PPT repair tool recovers presentation files of all versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Notes: The extensions of recovered files: *.ppt/*.pptx . The Online Service repair files of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019/2021 and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Steps for recovering a corrupted Microsoft PowerPoint *.ppt, *.pptx file:

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a widely popular application that many users, including students and industry experts, use to create visually appealing presentations. Even marketers use PowerPoint to create compelling presentations for their ad campaigns. In saying that, however, there are many situations when things can go wrong and you may end up with a damaged PowerPoint file.

In today’s guide, we are going to introduce different online tools that’ll help you repair PowerPoint files online for free . So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

Part 1: 3 online tools to repair corrupt powerpoint files, 1. repairit online file repair.

Encountering a corrupted PowerPoint file can disrupt your workflow, leading to stress and potentially affecting professional opportunities or academic achievements. Repairit Online File Repair stands out as a dependable solution, it is a free online PowerPoint repair tool that provides a user-friendly platform for effortlessly restoring corrupted PowerPoint files. Whether you are gearing up for a pivotal business presentation or a significant academic lecture, utilizing Repairit Online guarantees seamless delivery of your presentations, without fail.

The tool has received dozens of positive reviews from customers, which make it one of the best web tools to repair corrupt PowerPoint file for free . As far as repairing PowerPoint files is concerned, we have tested the tool for different PowerPoint versions and it delivered the same result every time.

Some of the features of Online File Repair include:

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Repair damaged files with all levels of corruption, including blank files, files not opening, unrecognizable format, unreadable content, files layout changed, etc.

Support to repair all formats of PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

It supports customers repair 300 files per month and supports each file of 300M online.

Repair critically damaged or corrupted files available on SD cards, phones, cameras, USB flash drives, and more.

Security enough: files are transferred via a 2048-bit encrypted connection and deleted after 3 hours.

It fixes files online without damaging the original quality or integrity.

Let us quickly walk you through the step-by-step procedure of using Repairit Online File Repair to repair PowerPoint file online .

Step 1 - On any web browser, go to "https://repairit.wondershare.com/online-file-repair.html" . Here, tap the “Add+” button and choose the corrupt PowerPoint file from File Explorer.

Step 2 - Click “Repair” to restore all of the corrupt files.

Step 3 - Online File Repair will automatically initiate the repairing process. Be patient as this process may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 4 - After the file is successfully repaired, simply click the “Download” button and choose the destination folder where you want to save the repaired file.

Attention: If you have many files (over 300 files per month) need to be fixed, or the corrupted file is larger than 300MB, please try the desktop version of Wondershare Repairit , which has no limit to the file size and number.

2. Recovery Toolbox

Recovery Toolbox is another online web app that supports PowerPoint file repair. Like the previous tool, even Recovery Toolbox is a complete package that you can use to repair an extensive range of data files such as PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, Excel Sheets, and even RAR files. However, what separates Recovery Toolbox from “Online File Repair” is the additional file format support.

For instance, you can also use the tool to repair corrupt SQL server files or the traditional RAR files. This makes it an extremely useful tool for users who have to deal with different file formats on a daily basis as they won’t have to look for different solutions to repair different files.

Let’s take a look at some of the exclusive features of the Recovery Toolbox that make it a reliable choice to repair corrupt PowerPoint presentations.

Repair different types of corrupt files using the same web app

Supports different PowerPoint file extensions

Supports advanced file recovery

Available for free

Follow these steps to repair a corrupt PowerPoint file online for free using RecoveryToolbox.

Step 1 - First of all, open https://powerpoint.recoverytoolbox.com/online/#/ on any web browser. Then, click the “Select File” button to upload the PPT or PPTX file that you want to repair.

Step 2 - Again, enter your email address in the dedicated text field and click “Next”. You might be asked to confirm your identity by entering the captcha.

Step 3 - Once you’ve entered the correct captcha code, Recovery ToolBox will start repairing the damaged file immediately.

Step 4 - Finally, tap the “Download” icon to save the repaired PowerPoint file on your system.

3. PPTX Repair

If you’re running MS Office 2007 or later, PPTX Repair will be the right tool to repair your corrupt PowerPoint presentation. It’s an online repair tool that’s specifically tailored to repair PowerPoint presentations that are saved with the ‘.pptx’ format. Since the tool is exclusive to one file format, it has a comparatively higher success rate than the previous two web apps

PPTX Repair is also available as a desktop application, which makes it a useful choice for users who often have to deal with corrupt PPTX files on their desktop. In this situation, you can simply download the complete PPTX Repair kit and repair as many PPTX files as you want. Using the repair kit, however, you can also repair other data files, starting from Adobe Photoshop files to Excel Worksheets.

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Download the complete PPTX repair kit on your desktop

PPTX Repair has a higher success rate for ‘.pptx’ files

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Recover deleted slides from your pptx PowerPoint presentations

Follow these steps to repair a PowerPoint file for free using PPTX Repair.

Step 1 - Go to https://www.pptx.repair/#/ on your PC’s web browser. Click “Select File” next to the “Upload” tab and select the PowerPoint presentation that you want to repair.

Step 2 - Now, again enter your email address and the captcha in the dedicated text fields. Then, press the “Next Step” button.

Step 3 - On the next screen, PPTX Repair will start repairing the corrupt PPTX file. This will only take a few seconds to complete.

Step 4 - Once the process completes, save the repaired PPTX presentation on your computer and use it

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It’s worth noting that despite offering their services for free, online repair tools come with a few limitations. For instance, you can’t repair severely damaged PowerPoint files using free online repair tools. These web apps don’t have well-designed APIs that could tackle advanced issues.

Not to mention, only a few online repair tools can actually retrieve the lost data in a corrupt presentation. So, if you’re still unable to repair the damaged PowerPoint presentation with online tools, we recommend using Wondershare Repairit - File Repair .

Whether you’re using an old MS Office suite or the latest Microsoft PowerPoint, Repairit will help you fix all the corrupt PowerPoint presentations easily. You can also use the tool to repair severely damaged PPT files, which can’t be fixed with the online tools.

One of the major benefits of using Wondershare Repairit is that it repairs all the lost data in your presentation. This means whether you lost any media files or complete slides, Wondershare Repairit will ensure to retrieve them and fix the entire PowerPoint presentation.

For Online PPT Repair access, please enter the official website . Here I will show you how to use the desktop version in detail.

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Follow these steps to repair a corrupt PowerPoint file using Wondershare Repairit.

Step 1 - Install and launch Wondershare Repairit on your computer.

Step 2 - Click the "More Types Repair" > “File Repair” > "Add" buttons to upload the corrupt PPT files. Since the tool supports batch processing, you can also add multiple PowerPoint presentations simultaneously.

Step 3 - Once the files are successfully added, click the “Repair” button. The tool will automatically start detecting issues with the file and initiate the repairing process as well.

Step 4 - After the process completes, you’ll see the preview of the repaired PowerPoint presentation on the screen. Check the preview and save the file at any location.

That’s how you can easily repair multiple PowerPoint presentations using Wondershare Repairit.

It can be pretty annoying for users to get stuck with an inaccessible PowerPoint file, especially when the deadline to submit the presentation is close. Fortunately, you can use the above-mentioned online tools to repair files. And, in case they don’t work, you can simply download Wondershare Repairit on your system and use it to fix corrupt PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Pdf files.

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The repairing of corrupted PPT file of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation 98/2000/2003 Office versions - step-by-step instruction:

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PPT Repair Kit is a functional, high-performance online PPT repair tool intended for a very wide audience ranging from novices to IT professionals. Thanks to its convenient wizard-based interface, this online PPT repair software can be used by people with no recovery experience. The program offers complete automation of the recovery process and reduces the number of actions required from the user to a minimum. Thanks to an all-new file analysis core, the program is capable of restoring the contents of the most seriously damaged files.

PPT Repair Kit opens corrupted PowerPoint presentation documents and extracts their most valuable elements, including slides, text, images and even embedded media files that are saved to a separate folder on the user's hard drive. This Microsoft PPT file repair tool requires virtually no user involvement and only prompts for the path and name of the damaged file. The best recovery efficiency is reached immediately after file corruption, when most of a file's contents can be successfully extracted.

From the end users' perspective, PPT Repair Kit also saves a considerable amount of time and money, since it saves them the trouble of having to outsource this task to an external service provider, which may not be fast, affordable, or both. The program is a perfect choice for users who are trying to recover from the consequences of a system crash or virus attack, and are willing to find out how to repair PPT file online without anyone's help.

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A Complete Guide to Solve every PowerPoint Error

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Jan 24, 2024 • Filed to: Recover Files • Proven solutions

Getting a PowerPoint error is a common thing for the regular users of the Microsoft Office suite. Ideally, PowerPoint problems can be triggered due to numerous reasons, related to the software or a corrupt file. The good news is that it doesn’t matter if your PowerPoint is slow or a file has been corrupted, it can easily be resolved. Read this ultimate PowerPoint troubleshooting guide to fix all kinds of issues and errors.

How Does PowerPoint Works
Common Causes of PowerPoint Errors
Typical Common Errors in PowerPoint
Multiple Methods to Resolve PowerPoint Problems
Tips on PowerPoint Troubleshooting

Part 1 How Does PowerPoint Works?

PowerPoint is a dedicated application in Microsoft Office Suite that is used to draft engaging and informative presentations . It is compatible with a wide range of files and extensions. Though, the most common file types are PPT, PPTX, and PPTM.

Users candraft presentations from the scratch or browse the readily available themes.
There are different ways to incorporate textual and graphical content in it.
It also supports the integration of charts, tables, smart word arts, shapes, videos, images, GIFs, and so much more.
There are inbuilt graphic editing and formatting tools that can help us design visually appealing slideshows.

Part 2 Common Causes of PowerPoint Errors

There could be tons of reasons for encountering PowerPoint problems. Here are some of the common causes.

The PowerPoint file can be corrupted due to a virus or malware attack.
If the file has been saved on a bad sector or corrupt storage, then it can become inaccessible.
Unexpected changes with its header, encoding, or meta data can also make PowerPoint can’t read the file.
It can get corrupt if the transfer process of the file has been halted in between.
An unexpected shutdown of the computer when the PPT was still opened can lead to unwanted issues.
Sometimes, a third-party application can also tamper with the encoding of a PowerPoint file, making it unreadable.
A faulty or unreliable PowerPoint can also corrupt the entire application.
If your system is running low on memory or you have opened too many applications in the background, then it can make PowerPoint slow.
The multiple conversions of a file or the intentional change in its extension can make it inaccessible by PowerPoint.

Part 3 Typical Common Errors in PowerPoint

While working with PowerPoint, you might encounter different errors and issues. Here are some common PowerPoint problems that you might encounter.

1. This is not a PowerPoint presentation

This error occurs when PowerPoint is not able to recognize the document or some of its content (mostly the fonts) are not compatible. You can run the inbuilt repairing process to fix it or use a dedicated tool like Repairit.

2. PowerPoint cannot open the type of file

This PowerPoint error occurs when the file can’t be located or has been renamed. Also, if the file has been drafted in a newer version of PowerPoint, but you are trying to open it in an older version, then PowerPoint can’t read the file at times. Just make sure that the version of PowerPoint is compatible with the file.

3. Part of the PowerPoint file is missing

Users often get this PowerPoint repair error when a part of the file is missing or has been corrupted. Often, the corrupted content is replaced by a blank side. To repair a file, you would need to use a dedicated tool.

4. General Protection Fault

Sometimes, the system’s anti-virus can block certain components of PowerPoint, resulting in this error. It can easily be resolved by unblocking the Protected View option via System configuration (discussed later in the guide).

5. PowerPoint Illegal Instruction

This error prompt occurs when there is some conflict accessing the file or if the file has been corrupted. Mostly, a system reboot resolves this error. If not, you can use the native repair feature of PowerPoint to fix it.

6. Low system resources

As the error states, it usually occurs when the computer runs on low resources. This can happen when numerous other applications are opened in the background. Close all the other running applications and try to launch PowerPoint again.

7. Out of memory error

The PowerPoint repair error happens when there is no space in the primary memory to load the file. Ideally, you would be able to fix the problem by restarting the system or closing other applications.

8. PowerPoint is running slow

If PowerPoint is slow, then chances are there could be a problem with your system’s resource allocation or the application could be corrupted. It is recommended to reinstall PowerPoint in this case or run system diagnostics.

9. PowerPoint can’t read the path\file_name.ppt

If PowerPoint can’t read the file, then chances are there could be an issue with its encoding. Make sure that the extension of the file is not changed and that you haven’t converted it multiple times to avoid this.

10. There was an error accessing the file

A file can become inaccessible due to different reasons. Its location or name could have been changed. The file or its location could have been corrupted as well. Run an anti-virus scan on the system or use a dedicated repairing tool to fix this PowerPoint error.

Part4 Multiple Methods to Resolve PowerPoint Problems

As you can see, there can be all kinds of PowerPoint problems that one can face. Therefore, depending on these issues, you can try to follow these PowerPoint troubleshooting suggestions.

1. Insert Slides into a Blank PowerPoint

The easiest solution to fix a corrupt PowerPoint is by reusing its content. You can draft a new PowerPoint document and later insert the existing content of a corrupt document on it. Here’s how you can do a quick PowerPoint repair error.

i. Launch Microsoft PowerPoint on your system and draft a new presentation.

ii. Insert a blank slide and go to the toolbar. Add a new slide and choose to reuse slides.

iii. Browse to the location where the existing presentation is stored and load its content to a new document.

2. Start PowerPoint in the Safe Mode

All the Microsoft Office tools support a Safe mode. If there is a problem with the PowerPoint application itself, then you can choose to launch it in the safe mode instead. To do this, just select the PowerPoint application’s icon and hold the CTRL key. While still holding the CTRL button, double-click the icon. Agree to the following prompt to enter the safe mode.

Apart from that, you can also launch the Run prompt to open PowerPoint in the safe mode. Just type “powerpnt /safe” and press enter on the Run command.

3. Unblock the Protected View Options

If you have got the General Protection Fault in PowerPoint, then you can resolve it by following this technique. Sometimes, PowerPoint can enable a Protection View that can tamper with the working of the application. To fix this PowerPoint error, follow these steps:

i. Launch the PowerPoint application and go to its File menu > Options.

ii. Visit the Trust Center feature and go to the “Protected View” tab.

iii. From here, disable the option for Protected View under different categories.

iv. Save the changes and restart your system to check if the PowerPoint troubleshooting works or not.

4. Open the Temporary PPT Files

You might already know that while working on a document, Microsoft Office creates its temporary file in the background. If the main PowerPoint file has been corrupted, then you can still try to access its data through its temporary file.

i. Firstly, you need to locate the temporary PowerPoint file. It is stored with the name of PPTxxxx.tmp. Here, “xxxx” is a 4-digit code given to the file.

ii. You can look for the temporary file in the same folder or the Temp folder in the Windows directory.

iii. Once you have selected the file, rename it and change its extension from .tmp to .ppt.

iv. In the end, launch PowerPoint and open the temporary file to view its data.

5. Use Open and Repair Utility

If you don’t want to use any third-party PowerPoint troubleshooting application, then you can try this native feature as well. Instead of opening a document the usual way, open and repair it instead. In this way, PowerPoint will automatically run a diagnostic and try to repair the file.

i. Launch the PowerPoint application on your system and go to its File menu. Choose to open a new file and browse its location.

ii. As a browser window will open, go to the location where the faulty PPT file is stored and select it.

iii. Click on the dropdown menu adjacent to the Open button and choose to “Open and Repair” the file instead.

6. Repair PowerPoint Program

There are times when a problem with the Office program can make your application corrupt. If you are using an outdated version of PowerPoint, then you can encounter such issues frequently. To resolve this, you can run a thorough diagnostics and repair the PowerPoint application itself.

i. Go to the Control Panel settings on your system and view all the programs installed on it.

ii. Select Microsoft Office from the list of programs and click on the “Change” button.

iii. This will launch the Microsoft Office configuration wizard. Choose to repair Office and start the setup.

iv. Follow the simple on-screen instructions to complete the setup and restart your system in the end.

7. Run Scandisk to Check Disk Errors

You might be getting unwanted PowerPoint problems due to a bad sector or corrupt hard drive as well. To resolve this issue, you can run a scan of the disk and rectify these errors.

i. Open Windows Explorer and select the hard drive that you wish to diagnose.

ii. Right-click it and go to its Properties.

iii. Visit the “Tools” tab and click on the “Check Now” button under the Error Checking option.

iv. Turn on both the options to scan for any bad sector and automatically fix system errors.

v. Click on the “Start” button to initiate the system scan.

8. Use Repairit

If you are looking for a foolproof solution to fix PowerPoint problems, then give Repairit a try. It can provide a dedicated PowerPoint troubleshooting and resolve all kinds of issues with a corrupt or damaged file. By following a simple click-through process, you can resolve any PowerPoint repair error while still retaining all the data.

It can repair PPT, PPTX, PPTM, and all kinds of PowerPoint files.
Users can load multiple documents as the tool can repair them simultaneously.
It allows us to have a preview of the repaired files before saving them.
Also provides raw recovery for severely damaged PowerPoint documents.
All the formatting and graphics like tables, shapes, charts, images, header, word art, etc. are retained.

The tool is fully compatible with MS PowerPoint 2000 and all the newer versions like 2013, 2010, 2007, and so on. You can download it on your Windows system and follow these steps to resolve any PowerPoint error.

Step 1: Launch Repairit

Close all the corrupt or damaged PowerPoint documents in advance. Once it is done, launch the Repairit application on your Window system. If you don’t haveRepairit installed, then you can download it from its website.

Step 2: Load the corrupt file and scan it

Select the drive where the corrupt file has been stored and simply browse to the location. You can select a file or an entire folder and load as many files as you want to the tool.

You can select the files that you wish to repair and see how many files have been selected. Once it is done, click on the “Scan” button to repair the PowerPoint files.

Step 3: Preview and save the file

Sit back and wait for a while as the application would repair the PowerPoint files based on different parameters. Just make sure that the tool is not closed in between.

As soon as the PowerPoint files have been repaired , you will be notified. Now, you can just preview the PPT and check if the content has been recovered or not. You can switch between different files from the left panel and view their data on the right.

That’s it! Once the errors are resolved, you can click on the save button. If you want, you can save the repaired file to the same location or go to any other location to save the PowerPoint file.

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Part5 Tips on PowerPoint Troubleshooting

Now when you know how to do PowerPoint repair error, you can easily make the most of this resourceful application. If you want to avoid getting an unwanted PowerPoint error in the future, then consider following these expert tips.

Update MS Office: If you are using an outdated version of PowerPoint, then you might encounter some unwanted issues as well. To resolve this, make sure that you have an authentic and latest PowerPoint application installed.
Install an anti-virus: If PowerPoint can’t read a file, then chances are it could have been corrupted. To avoid this, install a working anti-virus software on your system and turn on its real-time protection features.
Only use reliable add-ons: There are tons of add-ons available for PowerPoint to perform various operations. Just make sure that you have added a reliable plugin that won’t tamper with the working of the PowerPoint application.
Maintain a backup: If you don’t want to suffer from PowerPoint error related to a file, then just make sure you have got its backup beforehand. Ideally, you can turn on the automatic backup feature to avoid an unforeseen issue with a PPT.
Avoid unexpected shutdown: Make sure that your computer has a stable power supply as an unexpected shutdown of the system (while PowerPoint is still open) can corrupt a file.
Avoid PPT conversion: The over-conversion of files to and from PPT can also cause an error. Try not to perform multiple conversions of a document to preserve its meta content.
Don’t change the file extension: Try not to intentionally alter the extension of a file as it can lead to numerous PowerPoint problems.
Have enough free space: If your system is running low on memory or resources, then it can make PowerPoint slow. Therefore, you should have enough free space in the primary storage and RAM.
Use reliable third-party tools: If you are giving any third-party tools an access to PowerPoint documents, then make sure it is a secure and reliable application. Sometimes, a third-party tool can mishandle the PPT and make it corrupt.

By following this in-depth and comprehensive guide, you would be able to perform a complete PowerPoint troubleshooting. To resolve any unwanted PowerPoint error, give Repairit a try. It features a user-friendly interface and runs a sophisticated repairing algorithm to fix all kinds of PowerPoint problems in minutes.

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6 Ways to Fix “PowerPoint Found a Problem With Content” on Windows

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer. Since his arrival at Guiding Tech in 2021, he delves into the world of how-tos, and troubleshooting guides for Android, iOS, and Windows. Besides his new-found love for mechanical keyboards, he's a disciplined footfall fan and loves international travel with his wife.

In most cases, you should be able to fix the “PowerPoint found a problem with content” error by repairing or unblocking the file.
Disabling the Protected View feature in PowerPoint can also help fix this error.
You may have to restore an older version of your presentation if nothing else works.

Fix 1: Repair the Presentation File

When you receive the “PowerPoint found a problem with content” error, PowerPoint offers the option to repair the file. You should first use this option to allow PowerPoint to fix any corrupt or damaged elements within your PPT file. If it’s just a minor issue, this will resolve the error and get PowerPoint to open your file on Windows.

Fix 2: Unblock the File

PowerPoint may fail to open a file if it was modified by an untrusted program or downloaded from the internet. In that case, you will need to unblock the PowerPoint file first.

Step 1: On your PC, locate the PowerPoint file that’s triggering the error. Right-click on it and select Properties .

Step 2: Under the General tab, clear the Unblock checkbox at the bottom and hit Apply followed by OK .

Fix 3: Disable Protected View

Several users on the Microsoft forums reported fixing the “PowerPoint found a problem with content” error by temporarily disabling the Protected View feature. However, you should only do this if you are opening a file that you created yourself or that you received from a trusted source.

Step 1: Open Microsoft PowerPoint and click the File menu at the top-left corner.

Step 2: Select Options from the left sidebar.

Step 3: In the PowerPoint Options window, switch to the Trust Center from the left sidebar and then click the Trust Center Settings button from the right pane.

Step 4: Choose the Protected View tab from the left sidebar, uncheck three checkboxes in the right pane under the Protected View section, and click OK to save changes.

Fix 4: Mark the Folder Containing the File as a Trusted Location in PowerPoint

Errors like “PowerPoint found a problem with content” or “PowerPoint found unreadable content in PPTX” can also arise if your presentation file is located in an untrusted folder on your PC. To fix this, you need to mark the folder containing your presentation as a trusted location in PowerPoint. Here are the steps for the same.

Step 1: In Microsoft PowerPoint, head to File > Options .

Step 2: Click on the Trust Center from the left sidebar and then click the Trust Center Settings button in the right pane.

Step 3: Choose the Trusted Locations from the left sidebar and click the Add new location button from the right pane.

Step 4: Click the Browse button and head to the folder containing your PPT files. Then, hit OK .

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Fix 5: Move the File Out From the Synchronized Folder

Are you getting the “PowerPoint found a problem with content” error while accessing files stored in a cloud storage folder like OneDrive? You can copy it from the cloud storage folder to your computer’s local hard drive and open it.

Locate the problematic PPT file, right-click on it, and select the Copy option . Then, switch to your preferred location on the hard drive and press Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut to paste the file. After that, check if PowerPoint can open it.

Fix 6: Restore an Older Version of the File

Lastly, if none of the above tips work, your PowerPoint file may be irreparably corrupted. In that case, your best option is to restore an older version of the PPT file. Of course, this is only possible if you have previously backed up the file in OneDrive .

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut to open the search menu, type in OneDrive and select Open .

Step 2: In the File Explorer window that opens, locate your PowerPoint file. Right-click on it and select Show more options .

Step 3: Select the Version history option from the context menu.

Step 4: Hover your mouse over an earlier version of the file on the list. Click the three horizontal dots next to it and select Restore .

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Summary: A PowerPoint file may get corrupted due to different reasons. In this blog, we will mention different ways to repair and recover corrupt PowerPoint file. We will also mention an advanced file repair toolkit that can repair PowerPoint file and restore all its components, by maintaining the original formatting.

Picture this! You are all set for a PowerPoint presentation when it suddenly fails. You created it with a lot of effort and invested considerable time. You run into a state of despair as time is the real constraint, and you cannot prepare a new PowerPoint presentation. You left with no other choice other than searching for PowerPoint file repair resolution methods.

Method #1: Move the Presentation to another Location

Navigate to the folder containing the presentation file in the Windows Explorer
Copy the presentation to another storage media
If the presentation is stored on the hard drive, move it to the USB and if the presentation is stored on USB drive, move it to the hard drive
Create a new folder on the drive and attempt to move the presentation into it
Open the copied file to a new location. Attempt to run the file from the location where it is recently saved
Next, check the original location for errors. If you run the file from a new location, it implies that the original location has turned corrupt

For Windows: Open the Computer, click on My PC from the left pane and right-click the disk that is creating issues. Select Properties, Tools tab, and click on Check Now button available under Error Checking section. Make sure to check both the options and then click on Start to repair PowerPoint file.

For Mac: Go to the Utilities folder and open Disk Utility . Attempt to open the disk that is creating a problem from the left pane and click on First-Aid. Wait till the scan completes.

Method #2: Insert Slides to a New PowerPoint Presentation

Open the PowerPoint that is creating issues and try to import the slides to a new PowerPoint file.
When the app prompts to open the type of file you want to upload or create, select the Blank Presentation option
Click on the New Slide button available under the Home tab by clicking on the downward arrow sign
Click on the Reuse Slides option located at the bottom of the menu and a sidebar will appear on the right pane
Click on the Browse button, then select Browse Files and the file browser window will appear
Select the corrupt PowerPoint file by navigating to the location where the file is saved. Highlight and then click on Open button
Next, right click on any slide in the preview and then select Reuse All option
Check the imported slides by running the presentation and accessing all the slides one-by-one

If all the slides are added to the blank presentation, but still you fail to gain access, this will require fixing the presentation. Importing the corrupt presentation as Theme template may help to resolve the issue. To open the damaged file as Theme template, follow the steps below:

Click on the File menu or the Office button. Click on Save As to save the file using a new name
Save the file with a different name as that of the original or backup file
Click on the Design tab, click More under Themes section and then click on the Browse for Themes link
Select the damaged presentation file and then click on OK . Slide master from the damaged presentation will load and restore the theme
If it stops in between, switch back to the backup copy and then of the recovered presentation

Once the slides are imported successfully, save the newly imported presentation and make sure no errors messages appear while you attempt to save and access it. It is recommended to save the new presentation with a different name and different location on the storage media.

Method #3: Open PowerPoint in the Safe Mode

Try opening the PowerPoint in the Safe Mode. It may not open the file with all the formatting, but opens it in the working mode. You can thereafter edit and format the slides as per requirements. Follow the steps below to repair the corrupt PowerPoint:

Click on the Start menu and type powerpoint /safe in the search box and press Enter
The PowerPoint will launch with new blank presentation
Ensure that ‘Safe Mode’ appears with the name of the file
Click on File menu and then select Open . Navigate the file and check if it opens in the Safe Mode

If the PowerPoint presentation fails to open in Safe Mode, you may be required to reinstall the application from a reliable resource.

Method #4: Open Presentation in PowerPoint Viewer

PowerPoint Viewer is a free program offered by Microsoft to access PowerPoint files. The program may enable you to open the corrupt PowerPoint presentation on your Windows.

Double-click the PowerPoint viewer file to start the installer
Select the default installation settings and follow the prompts
Start PowerPoint Viewer from Start menu after installing it
Next, navigate through the corrupt PowerPoint presentation and open it in the Viewer

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After trying all the above-mentioned methods, if you are still unable to access the presentation, you can to try repair PowerPoint 2010, 2013, 2016 through the professional PowerPoint Repair tool . The software is developed to fix all major and minor corruption issues with the PowerPoint files.

The software operates on all the versions of the PowerPoint application including .ppt, .pptx and .pptm files. Multiple PowerPoint files can be repaired using the software. RAW Recovery module is offered for severely corrupt PPT files. The software is integrated with smart search algorithms that allow finding the PPT, PPTX and PPTM files from the existing items.

Follow the steps below to repair corrupt PowerPoint files:

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Click on Select File to upload the corrupt or damaged PPT
Once the file is uploaded, click on the Scan button
A scanning process will start
After completion of scanning process, you can see the preview of your corrupt file
Next, select the storage location to save the recovered file

Note: You can select to store the file at a Default location or Other location

Provide the destination path to store the recovered file
Click on OK to accomplish the PPT recovery process

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The methods mentioned above may help bring the PowerPoint file to the readable mode. However, the integrity of data may be compromised. Therefore, a professional and reliable PPT recovery solution can be employed to repair the corrupt PowerPoint slides from the state of corruption since the tool help maintain the integrity and original structure of the incorporated content.

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Step 2: Insert the damaged presentation as slides. On the Home tab, select the arrow next to New slides in the Slides group, and then select Reuse Slides. In the Reuse Slides task pane, select Browse. Select the damaged presentation, and then select Open. Select Insert Slide for each slide in the damaged presentation.
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1. Open PowerPoint on your computer. Open it by clicking it in the Windows Start menu or in your Mac's Applications folder. Don't double-click the PowerPoint file to open it. 2. Click the File menu and select Open. If you don't see a File menu, just click the Open icon on the welcome screen. [1] 3.
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If so, our free-to-use PPT repair tool may be able to help. Our tool analyses the content of your PPT file and is able to determine if the file structure is valid. Our tool will let you know what is wrong with your PPT file and attempt to fix it. Select File (s) Or drag and drop your files here to upload. A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded ...
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From the menu, press File > Open > Browse and select the presentation file that won't otherwise open. Instead of opening the file, click the small arrow next to the Open button. From the drop ...
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Click the File tab. (May not be needed on newer versions.) Click Open, and click Browse if needed. Navigate to and select the corrupt PowerPoint file by clicking Open. Click the arrow next to the Open button and click Open and Repair. If a dialog box pops up, click Repair. If PowerPoint is able to repair the corrupted PPT/PPTX file, it will do ...
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First, click Repair and close the corrupt PowerPoint presentation. Then reopen PowerPoint, create a new, blank presentation and save it. In your blank presentation, click the Home tab and select the drop-down arrow next to New slide and select Reuse slides. A sidebar will appear on the right. Click the Browse button, locate the damaged ...
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Steps to Repair Corrupt Presentation File with Remo Repair PowerPoint tool. Step 1: Download and install the Remo Repair PowerPoint tool on your Windows computer. Step 2: Select the corrupted PPT/PPTX/PPS files by clicking on the Browse button. Step 3: Now click on the Repair button. Once the tool shows, the File is repaired successfully with ...
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Follow the steps below to repair the corrupt PowerPoint: Click on the Start menu and type powerpoint /safe in the search box and press Enter. The PowerPoint will launch with new blank presentation. Ensure that 'Safe Mode' appears with the name of the file. Click on File menu and then select Open.
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Next, the corrupted PowerPoint file will be uploaded to the server for recovery and analysis; If the online PowerPoint presentation repair is successful, after the recovery procedure, the user will be able to: see the size of the repaired PowerPoint file, which can compare with the size of the corrupted PowerPoint file.

How to troubleshoot a damaged presentation in PowerPoint

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Method 1: Open an existing presentation

Method 2: Create a new presentation

Step 2: Open the new presentation

Method 3: General troubleshooting

Methods to try if you cannot open a presentation

Method 2: Try to insert slides into a blank presentation

Step 2: Insert the damaged presentation as slides

Step 3: Apply the damaged presentation as a template

Method 3: Try to open the temporary file version of the presentation

Rename the file, and then try to open the file in PowerPoint

Method 4: Make a copy of the damaged presentation

Method 5: Run Error Checking on the hard disk drive

Methods to try if you can open a damaged presentation

Step 2: Insert the damaged presentation into the blank presentation

Method 2: Transfer the slides from the damaged presentation to a blank presentation

Step 2: Copy slides from the damaged presentation to the new presentation

Method 3: Save the presentation as a Rich Text Format (RTF) file

Step 1: Save the presentation in the RTF file format

Step 2: Open the .rtf file in PowerPoint

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How to Fix a Corrupted PowerPoint PPTX File

Using Open and Repair (Windows)

Inserting Slides into a New Presentation (Windows and macOS)

Adding a New Trust Location (Windows)

Moving the Presentation to a Different Drive (Windows and macOS)

Opening PowerPoint in Safe Mode (Windows)

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