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How to Fix a Corrupted PowerPoint PPTX File

Last Updated: January 5, 2024 Fact Checked

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 278,927 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)

• 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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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)

• 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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• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/open-a-document-after-a-file-corruption-error-47df9d48-2165-4411-a699-1786ac734bc3
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-and-delete-slides-in-powerpoint-8bf2b58d-df6c-4e5f-90e3-ade289a2d64d
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/reuse-import-slides-from-another-presentation-c67671cd-386b-45dd-a1b4-1e656458bb86
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-multiple-slide-masters-in-one-presentation-dc684a1d-9d14-4ead-9bb5-2303d4fedba8
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/save-your-presentation-file-34377c9c-a1e5-44e1-9c3f-e6e72ee6c541
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/927477
• ↑ https://thegeekpage.com/repair-corrupt-powerpoint-files/
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-remove-or-change-a-trusted-location-in-microsoft-office-7ee1cdc2-483e-4cbb-bcb3-4e7c67147fb4
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-and-open-file-explorer-ef370130-1cca-9dc5-e0df-2f7416fe1cb1
• ↑ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/troubleshoot/powerpoint/damaged-presentation
• ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210898
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/open-office-apps-in-safe-mode-on-a-windows-pc-dedf944a-5f4b-4afb-a453-528af4f7ac72?ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us

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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:

Sign in to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.

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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How to repair corrupt PowerPoint files

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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

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PowerPoint is a popular tool for creating presentations. However, sometimes PowerPoint files corrupt, making them unusable or difficult to open. It may also result in missing slides, formatting errors, or complete data loss. The quickest way to solve this type of issues is to use third-party software like Remo PowerPoint Repair which quickly fixes corrupted files. This guide explores the reasons why PowerPoint files become damaged or corrupted.

1. File System Errors

If there are any errors on the drive where a PowerPoint file is stored, this may lead to corruption of the file. It could be due to bad sectors on the storage drive, incorrect file system structures, or another issue.

2. Unsupported File Formats

Like any other program, PowerPoint also supports certain file formats. If a file is created in an unsupported format and saved in PowerPoint, it can corrupt. This may also occur if there are compatibility issues with the PowerPoint version. So, make sure all the files you use for your presentation are compatible with PowerPoint or use the correct file extension.

3. Large File Sizes

Large file sizes may also corrupt PowerPoint files. This is due to the limitations of memory capacity, which affects the file structure and causes errors. To avoid such issues, keep the file size small and split it into multiple files if needed.

4. Software Conflicts

Another possible reason for corruption is software conflicts. It occurs when two or more applications try to access the same file simultaneously, or if the PowerPoint application has compatibility issues with other programs. Additionally, if an add-in or plug-in is installed on the system that conflicts with PowerPoint, this can also cause corruption.

5. Hardware Malfunction

If the hardware that reads and writes data from a PowerPoint presentation fails, the files may not open or display correctly. Common hardware problems include corrupted hard drives, malfunctioning RAM, and graphics cards no longer supported. If the PowerPoint presentation relies on multimedia elements, such as videos or audio clips, these may not play if the hardware is broken.

6. Virus or Malware Infections

Malware or virus infections usually interfere with application performance causing PowerPoint to not work properly. If a virus or malware infiltrates the system, it might damage PowerPoint files and also corrupt them.

It’s critical to take proactive measures to detect and prevent malicious threats. In this case, you must install an antivirus program and keep it updated. This will protect your PowerPoint files against viruses and malware.

How do I repair Corrupt PowerPoint Slides?

If your PowerPoint has corrupted on account of the above reasons, you may follow these tips and tricks to get back your PPT slide.

• Open PowerPoint in Safe Mode : There’s a Safe Mode in PowerPoint that can help you fix the corrupt PPT Files. You may enter this mode by simply pressing and holding the Ctrl Key and then clicking on your PPT Slide.
• Use a third-party tool : There are several tools out there that you may utilize to repair your PPT File. Remo is one such tool that you may use to repair your corrupt file. This tool also lets you recover files that are otherwise gone missing.
• Utilize Open and Repair Tool : There’s an in-built tool in PowerPoint that lets you repair the PPT file even before opening it.
• Try AutoRecovery Feature : You may also use this feature to auto-recover your crashed PPT files. After a sudden crash owing to some Power Failure or external app interactions, this tool auto-activates itself. In case it doesn’t, one may go to File > Open > Recent, and click Recover Unsaved Presentations .

That’s it, I hope the above fixes indeed help you to find and resolve issues with your corrupt PowerPoint Slides.

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Locate the problematic file on your computer.

Right-click the file and select Properties .

In the Properties dialog box, look for an Unblock button near the bottom right. If it exists, click Unblock , then click Apply , and then click OK to dismiss the dialog box.

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5 Methods to Repair Corrupt MS PowerPoint File Online/on Desktop

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a very useful and highly stable product offered by Microsoft. But sometimes, due to certain reasons, PowerPoint files may get corrupted.

The common reasons behind such corruption include the improper shutdown of the system, virus infection, emergence of bad sectors on your computer's storage media, issues with your Microsoft PowerPoint application, or larger size of the generated PPT file.

In case some of your important PowerPoint files are corrupted somehow, there is nothing to worry about as you can easily repair corrupted PowerPoint files by making use of an office file repair tool. An overview of how to carry out PowerPoint file repair is discussed below in the following paragraphs.

In this article

Part 1: one-stop solution to repair corrupt powerpoint files in all scenarios online/on desktop.

PowerPoint presentations are essential for business and education purposes. However, when files become corrupted due to unexpected power outages or other issues, it can be difficult to perform repairs without the right tools. Wondershare Repairit - File repair is a powerful PowerPoint repair tool that can repair corrupt PowerPoint files quickly and effortlessly while you are trying to carry out PowerPoint file repair.

Its major features include repairing and restoring .pptx files, facilitating multiple PPT repairs simultaneously of different corrupted files, and many others. It is a software that runs on presentations made in different variants of MS PowerPoint.

If you only have a few PowerPoints to repair, I'd like to suggest you using the Repairit Online File Repair , because it has a free trial, and it's more convenience for users to fix corrupt PowerPoint online . However, if the file amount is large, then the desktop version is needed.

Here are some comparisons between the 2 modes:

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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To repair a corrupted file using this tool, you have to follow some simple steps listed below:

Step 1 Download and launch Wondershare Repairit on your computer, select "More Types Repair"> "File Repair">"Add" option, and search files in the folder and find files in the logical drive.

Step 2 All the corrupt Excel file lists on the search result section, and choose one or all to start the repairing process.

Step 3 You can preview the repaired file;

Step 4 Saves the repaired file at the location of the original file with the new name or selects the preferred location to save the file.

Part 2: 2 Manual Methods to Repair PowerPoint If You Can Open A Presentation

If you don't want to use third-party software and just want to use a manual solution, here are some methods may be opted for when your PowerPoint file corrupted . A few of them are discussed below.

Method 1: Reuse the slides from the corrupted file

The first method that you may opt for to carry out PowerPoint file repair is to extract and reuse the slides present in the corrupted file. You can do that by following a series of the simple steps listed below:

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and create a blank PPT

Step 2: Take your pointer onto the 'Home' tab and make a click on 'Reuse Slides'.

Step 3: A dialogue box would now appear. You have to make a click on 'Browse' and select the corrupted PPT file you want to restore. Now click on 'Insert All'.

Step 4: All your corrupted slides except for slide master would appear in your new presentation. You can save the file by pressing 'Ctrl + S'.

Method 2: Apply the corrupted presentation file as a new template

If you have followed the first method and have reasons to believe that your presentation is not looking the way it was supposed to look, you can make use of this method to get better results. Follow the steps mentioned below to do that.

Step 1: Open a new blank Presentation and save it using 'Ctrl + S'.

Step 2: Type in a new name and press enter.

Step 3: Now go to the 'Design' tab and make a click on 'More'. You can find it in the 'Theme' group.

Step 4: Click on 'Browse for themes'.

Step 5: Look for the corrupted PPT file and select it. Now click on 'Apply'.

Step 6: This will open up the corrupted presentation. You can save it by pressing 'Ctrl + S'.

Notes: Error message stating PowerPoint, not opening or corrupt files, or many other versions of error messages that deny you access to your file, here we provide easy ways to fix "PowerPoint Not Opening".

Part 3: 2 Manual Methods to Try In Case the Presentation Can't Be Opened

In case you are unable to open up the presentation file on your computer, there still are a few manual methods that might help you for PowerPoint corrupted file repair . A few of them are discussed below for your convenience.

Method 1: Try inserting the slides in a blank ppt

To do that, you have to follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and create a new blank presentation by pressing 'Ctrl + N'.

Step 2: Now you have to go to the Home tab and make a click on 'New Slides', followed by 'Reuse Slides'.

Step 3: Select the corrupted file and click on 'Insert All'.

Step 4: Press 'Ctrl + S' to save the presentation.

Step 5: Now go to the 'Design' tab, make a click on 'More' and select 'Browse for themes'.

Step 6: Select the corrupted PPT file and hit 'Apply'.

Step 7: Save the presentation by clicking 'Ctrl + S'.

Method 2: Try opening the presentation's temporary file version

PowerPoint has a built-in feature of creating a temporary file for each of the files being edited, to make use of this file to repair corrupted PowerPoint files , you have to go through the following steps:

Step 1: Open up the corrupted file. Now go through the folder where it was saved. There will be a temporary file with a name like ****.tmp.

Step 2: When you have spotted that file, you have to make a right-click and select 'Rename'.

Step 3: Put in the name of your choice and change the extension of the file to .pptx. For example, Name. pptx.

Step 4: Close PowerPoint and double click on the new file to open it.

A video tutorial guide to fix PowerPoint not opening presentations.

Further Reading: Here are the useful articles to help you. 1. Fix PowerPoint Found a Problem with the Content . 2. How to Repair Damaged Presentation in PowerPoint 2010 . 3. What to Do When PowerPoint Cannot Play Video/Audio Media .

People Also Ask

How do I Repair a PowerPoint 2016?

Repair PowerPoint 2016 by opening the app in Safe Mode. Also, use the "Open and "Repair" feature. Look for a new or blank PowerPoint presentation. Take the slides from the old presentation and insert them into the new slides.

How do I know if My PowerPoint is Corrupted?

If you want to know if your PowerPoint is corrupted or not, try to open the file on another PC to see if it will work or not. Create a new PowerPoint file to see if it works or not. If it doesn't work, then you know your program is corrupted.

Why is Microsoft PowerPoint not Working?

Microsoft PowerPoint may not be working because of conflicting add-ons, the version of the PowerPoint app being outdated, or an antivirus app that has been around for so long but is now conflicting.

How do I Fix a Missing Slide Title in PowerPoint?

If there is a missing slide title in your MS PowerPoint, you need to find out if the "Title" placeholder is enabled in Slide Master. If it is not, your published presentation will not contain slide titles. To enable this placeholder and fill in the text boxes on either side.

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How to Fix the “An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file” Error

Prevent yourself from losing hours of work

Do you see an “An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file” error message while trying to save a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation? There’s a good chance the location you’re saving your file in is not accessible . Here are a few ways to get around this problem.

Other reasons your presentation doesn’t save include a corrupt presentation file, the PowerPoint app experiencing a problem, your Microsoft Office login session having an issue, and more.

Close Your Presentation if It’s Open in Another App

One reason you can’t save your presentation in PowerPoint is that your presentation is open in another app. That other app may be preventing further changes from being made to your file, causing PowerPoint to display an error message.

In this case, check all your open apps and ensure none are using your PowerPoint file. If an app is using the file, close the file in that app and then retry saving the file in PowerPoint. That should resolve your PowerPoint error.

Save the File in Another Location

You may get the “An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file” error if the location you’re saving your file is inaccessible. This usually happens with the external storage devices (hard drives or the cloud) that you use with your computer.

In this case, you can resolve the issue by saving your presentation in a folder on your local storage. Later, you can copy the file to your external storage device using File Explorer if you want.

• While your presentation is open in PowerPoint , select the File menu in the app’s top-left corner.
• Choose Save As on the left and Browse in the middle column.

• Select a folder on your local storage and choose Save .
• If your file is saved successfully, open that folder using File Explorer , copy the file, and paste it to your external storage device.

If you fixed your issue using the above method, it’s worth running a disk checkup scan on your storage device to ensure it’s free from any errors.

• Open This PC , right-click your storage, and choose Properties .
• Access the Tools tab and select Check in the Error checking section.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to find and fix issues with your drive.

Fix PowerPoint’s Save Issue by Using a Different File Format

When you face issues saving a presentation, it’s worth using an alternate file format to see if your file is saved. For example, use the PPT format if you have trouble saving your file in the PPTX format.

• Launch your presentation with PowerPoint .
• Select File in the app’s top-left corner.
• Choose Save As on the left and select Browse in the middle column.
• Select the Save as type drop-down menu and choose a file format different from the current one. Then, select Save .

Repair Your PowerPoint Presentation

Your PowerPoint presentation may be corrupt, causing issues with the app’s save operation. Many reasons can cause your presentation file to get corrupted, including viruses and malicious apps.

To get around that, use PowerPoint’s built-in repair option. This option repairs your faulty presentation and then opens the file in the app.

• Open PowerPoint , select Open on the left and choose Browse in the middle column.
• Find and single-click your presentation.
• Select the down-arrow icon next to Open and choose Open and Repair .

• Allow PowerPoint to repair your file.

Create a New PowerPoint Presentation From Your Existing Slides

One way to recover the slides and their changes from your current presentation is to make a new presentation and paste all your current slides in it. This way, you’ll have a new presentation containing all the slides from your faulty one.

• Open your faulty presentation with PowerPoint .
• Select the first slide in the left sidebar.
• Choose all slides by pressing Ctrl + A on your keyboard.

• Copy all the slides by pressing Ctrl + C .
• Make a new presentation using Ctrl + N .
• Press Ctrl + V to paste all your copied slides in your new presentation.
• Save your new presentation by either pressing Ctrl + S or selecting File > Save .

Resolve Your Save File Error by Signing Out and Back Into Your Office Account

Your Office account’s login session may have an issue , causing your Office files not to save. You can refresh this session by logging out and back into your Office apps.

You’ll need your Office account login details, so keep those handy.

• Open PowerPoint on your computer.
• Select Account in the left sidebar.
• Choose Sign out in the User Information section on the right.

• Choose Yes in the prompt. Note that this will log you out of all your installed Office apps, including Word and Excel.
• Log back into your Office account in PowerPoint .

Repair Your Microsoft Office Installation

If your “An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file” error is still not resolved, PowerPoint’s core app files might be corrupt. You can’t fix these files yourself, so use Office’s built-in repair tool to fix any issues with your apps’ core files.

• Open Control Panel on your PC .
• Select Uninstall a program in the utility.
• Choose your Microsoft Office installation on the list and select Change at the top.

• Choose Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
• Select the Quick Repair option and choose Repair .

• If your issue persists, select the Online Repair option and choose Repair .

Reinstall Microsoft Office

If nothing else works, uninstall and reinstall the entire MS Office suite on your computer. Doing so removes all your Office apps, including PowerPoint, and reinstalls all these apps. This helps fix any issues with these programs.

• Open Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I .
• Select Apps in Settings.
• Find and choose Office on the list. Then, select Uninstall .

• Choose Uninstall in the prompt.
• Reinstall your version of Microsoft Office on your computer.

Resolve PowerPoint’s Save Issues on Your Computer

PowerPoint’s “An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file” error can make you lose all the changes you’ve made to your presentation. Luckily, this error is relatively easy to fix, and you can use the above methods to do just that.

Once you’ve gotten around the problem, use the usual save method, and PowerPoint will retain all your presentation changes.

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5 Methods to Repair Corrupt Microsoft PowerPoint File

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

Method #5: Repair PowerPoint File using Stellar Repair for PowerPoint Software

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:

• Run Stellar Repair for PowerPoint  software
• 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

Read : How to repair severely corrupted PowerPoint file ?

The Way Forward

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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5 Common Reasons That will Corrupt Your PowerPoint Files

This article examines various reasons your PowerPoint presentation can get corrupted and offers a quick way to fix the problem.

MS PowerPoint comes in handy when preparing presentations. When .ppt files get corrupted and consequently become unrecoverable, you can lose a lot of time trying to redo your presentation. It is therefore wise to take precautions to minimize the impact of pptx file corruption and losing your files.

How Your PowerPoint Files Can Get Damaged

1.      pasting formatted text on slides.

If you intend to use text content from another presentation, do not copy the source formatting to the new document. If the initial formatting had errors, they will be transferred to the new slides. Such errors can lead to the corruption of your .ppt files. To avoid this, always paste text copied from other presentations with no formatting.

2.      Shutting down your computer when your PowerPoint presentation is on

If the power supply to your computer gets disconnected when your presentation is open, there is a possibility of the file getting corrupted. You may even lose some unsaved changes. The solution to this problem is to make sure you close your presentation before you power off your system.  Follow the recommended procedure of shutting down a machine. It is wise to have a power backup solution to avoid sudden power failures.

3.      Poor internet connection when downloading files

PowerPoint files can get corrupted when downloading them if your internet connection is not stable. Therefore, if you cannot open your downloaded PowerPoint file and are confident that the source document is okay, check your internet connection. Ensure that it is fast and stable to guarantee you safe downloading of your file.

4.      Unmounting external drive when transferring PowerPoint files to the media

Another action that can corrupt PowerPoint files is removing your external drive while the file transfer process is still on. This action can also damage your external drive. Therefore, to protect your storage device and presentation files, waiting for the file transfer process to be completed and then dismount your device properly.

5.      Computer virus attacks

Malware attacks are common, especially if your device security software is not updated regularly. A virus can corrupt your PowerPoint presentation and make it inaccessible. To prevent this from happening, install antivirus software, and always keep it updated. Make it a routine to scan removable drives used on other computers before using it on your machine.

Malware programs can also be spread through emails. In this case, treat emails from unknown sources with caution, especially if they have attachments and embedded URL links. Educate your staff on information security and the best practices to protect against data phishing through emails.

A quick way to fix a corrupt PowerPoint presentation

In spite of taking all the necessary precautions, your PowerPoint presentation can still get corrupted. If this happens, the DataNumen PowerPoint Recovery tool can help you recover your files quickly. The beauty of using this software is that it’s compatible with all versions of MS PowerPoint. It also supports the recovery of slides and associated media content. The software has a simple interface that does not require special training to master. Therefore, new users can use it just as efficiently as experienced ones.

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Is it free to use the ppt file repair tool.

Yes! Our PPT repair tool is 100% free to use.

Are there any usage limits when repairing my PPT file?

No, you can repair as many files as you wish. We do not have any limits when using our PPT repair tool.

How long does it take to repair my PPT?

We aim to process PPT repairs as quickly as possible; this usually takes around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer depending on the file size and data needed to be repaired.

What does the PPT repair process involve?

Once your PPT has been selected, it will undergo some initial checks to verify that the file has some basic information. If the initial checks pass, we then upload the file to our servers for more detailed analysis.

Is it safe to repair my PPT on FabConvert.com?

Yes, of course it is! Your PPT, once repaired, is deleted 15 minutes after upload, and any download link will expire after this time.

Can I repair my PPT on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our PPT repair tool will run on any system with a modern web browser.

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Repairing a ppt file, ppt file header data.

PPT files contain a sequence of unique bytes at the beginning of the file. This header section is usually followed by the main PPT file section. Where the header block is present, our document repair tool will parse the header data to validate the file type and also provide additional metadata that describes key characteristics of the document uploaded.

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How to repair a damaged microsoft powerpoint presentation online.

Damaged PowerPoint presentation file can be easily repaired online in a couple of clicks on any device (computer, phone or tablet) and on any operating system (Windows, iOS, Mac OS, Android, etc.). The main prerequisite for PPT, PPTX file recovery with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, is the presence of a browser. Instructions for online recovery of damaged PowerPoint presentation:

• Select the faulty PowerPoint file here https://www.repairtoolbox.com/powerpointrepair-online.html .
• Provide an email address to receive notifications about the success or failure of the presentation recovery
• Click Next button
• Next, the corrupted PowerPoint file will be uploaded to the server for recovery and analysis
• see the size of the repaired PowerPoint file, which can compare with the size of the corrupted PowerPoint file. The recovered PowerPoint file will be saved in the latest version of Office with the PPTX extension
• view screenshots of the repaired presentation
• Pay online for Microsoft PowerPoint file recovery service
• Download the recovered Microsoft PowerPoint .PPTX file using the special link after payment. The link will be available after the payment form and in the successful payment notification letter

Notes: if it is impossible to restore the faulty PowerPoint table, the online service will inform you about it after processing the PowerPoint file free of charge, including by email in some cases, in addition to the presentation, the user will receive an archive with media files that the service detected in the damaged PPT/PPTX file but failed to add to the new recovered presentation correctly. Later the user can insert these files into the presentation manually

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There are many purposes why people choose to corrupt their files. Most of the time, it is because of attackers. For instance, you have a PowerPoint presentation that is confidential and related to your work. Unfortunately, you are prone to these attackers. In this case, the best way to avoid them accessing your files is to corrupt them.

The question is: Is it possible to repair them? How about retrieving the PowerPoint files after corrupting them? Definitely, yes! FoneLab Data Retriever is the tool to bring them back without destroying your original files. If you want to learn how to corrupt a PowerPoint file and recover them after, keep scrolling.

It is critical to corrupt a Powerpoint file because the process is quite tricky. One wrong step can damage your files entirely. Before performing the procedures below, you need to understand them carefully. However, you should back up your files. If you fail the first procedure, you still have a copy of your PowerPoint file. There are many ways to determine how to corrupt a PowerPoint file. This article prepares the steps that are manageable and quick to follow.

For this reason, you will not need help from others. Instead, you can troubleshoot by yourself. Follow the steps to achieve the best results.

Step 1 Locate the File Explorer on your computer. Launch it, then search for the file you want to corrupt. Click the File > View  button in the section above, then look for the File Name Extensions . Once you see it, check the box on its left side. Afterward, copy the file and paste it into the same folder.

Step 2 Right-click the PowerPoint files, rename them to CORRUPTED.txt, and press Enter > Yes button. Double-click it to launch. It will appear using Notepad on your computer device. You will see that the files contain only text. It means that the process of corrupting it is successful.

However, once you decide to repair the corrupted PowerPoint file, move on.

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When you are ready to repair a corrupted PowerPoint, there are simple ways to do that. You can use the PowerPoint software or the tools on your computer. It is better to familiarize yourself with both before troubleshooting your file to avoid errors and losing it. You do not have to worry. The methods below are manageable and straightforward. The steps are well-explained step by step. If you are ready to repair PowerPoint Corrupted, move on.

Method 1. Perform Open and Repair Options

This method is the easiest way to repair your PowerPoint files. You will see the step-by-step procedure below. You can perform trial and error, but this article assures you that you will come up with the best results.

Step 1 Launch the PowerPoint. On the top part of it, click the File  > Open buttons. You need to choose the location of your file. Afterward, select the Browse option. In this case, the File Explorer will pop up on your device screen.

Step 2 On the left part of the tool, choose your file folder. After that, click the PowerPoint files. Click the  Open > Open and Repair buttons on the bottom of the main interface. After the process, the PowerPoint file will open on the software.

Once this method does not repair your file, move on to the following procedure.

Method 2. Use the Run Tool

Step 1 To open the Run tool of the device, click the Start button. On the search bar, type in Run, then launch it. However, for quicker access, press the Ctrl+R  keyboard keys simultaneously.

Step 2 On the tool's search bar, type in powerpnt /safe , then press the OK button. In this case, the device will launch the PowerPoint. You only have to open the file you want to view.

After the procedure, you can use the recovery tool below if you lost some files.

It is time to recover your files after corrupting and repairing PowerPoint files. FoneLab Data Retriever can help you in any lost file scenarios. It supports many data types, and not only PowerPoint document files. If you want to know more, utilize the tool. What if, within the repair process, the files were attacked by computer viruses? Do not stress yourself! This recovery tool can still recover the files by using them properly. It is not hard to utilize because of its helpful features. Go along to its steps below as your guide.

Step 1 Download the FoneLab Data Retriever by clicking the Free Download  button. Choose the version you prefer based on the device you are using. Wait for the process to end, then set up the tool on your device. Install it for a few seconds, launch and run it immediately.

Step 2 You will see the data type that this tool supports. You only need to choose the related type on your PowerPoint files. You can select the Documents and Others section. To add them to the list of data you will scan, check the box above them. You can find more on the Recycle Bin . Tick the Circle icon to add this location to the list. Afterward, you can go straight to the scanning process by clicking the Scan button.

Step 3 The number of files that the tool will find will be listed at the top. You can click the Deep Scan button if you are not satisfied content with the results. It would be best if you spent more time, but it will surely give you better results. You will see the folders and your device's file system on the left side of the main interface.

Step 4 On the left side of the tool, you will see the type of data and their numbers. Click the folder you want to open, and its content will pop up on its right side. Check the Boxes  icon of the PowerPoint file folder to add them to the recoverable list.

Step 5 Tick the Recover button to bring back your PowerPoint files. It will process for only a few seconds. For a better experience, you only need to wait. You must not interrupt the process to avoid errors and repeat previous steps. After the process, you will get back the PowerPoint files you wish to return to your computer.

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1. How to repair corrupt PowerPoint files on Mac?

Look for the Finder, type in Utilities on its search bar, and launch Disk Utility. Afterward, click the First Aid button on the top of the tool. I suggest that you wait until the process is finished.

2. How to repair errors accessing PowerPoint files?

There are many possible ways to repair the error codes on your device for PowerPoint files. You can change the Trust Center Settings on your device or use other third-party tools.

You can repair your PowerPoint files using the methods above. FoneLab Data Retriever is the best remedy for your lost files after repair. Do you want to use this leading data recovery software? Download it now!

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PowerPoints are all the rager.

Gen Z’s idea of “work-life balance” was stifled during the COVID-19 lockdown — and now their parties even feature PowerPoint presentations.

A PowerPoint party is pretty self-explanatory: People get together and show each other PP presentations on a topic of their choosing for “fun.”

The, um, point is for friends to get to know each other’s silly, niche interests and funny thoughts.

The get-togethers rose in popularity during the pandemic, but they’re still a big hit among Gen Z today — despite utilizing something seen regularly in corporate environments.

Searching for PowerPoint parties on TikTok will bring up an endless stream of examples, with topics including A-list actor Pedro Pascal , “ Things that give me the ick ” and a meta presentation of “guessing what PowerPoint everyone prepared.”

It’s such a common occurrence that Cosmopolitan even put out a list of “55 PowerPoint Night Ideas to Spice Up Your Next at-Home Hang.” Some examples include Disney Channel movie supremacy, the most iconic set of twins in history, and the best chain restaurant and why.

People tend to be quite split on whether they find PowerPoint parties fun.

McCall Mirabella told CNN that she asked all her friends to prepare a PowerPoint for her recent 21st birthday celebration — and she loved it.

“They’re so unserious,” she told the outlet of PP nights she’s attended and hosted. “Most of the time, people are left crying from laughing so hard, or bent over wheezing.”

Others disagree, thinking we should leave the PowerPoints in the office — and not bring them into the home.

“I love my friends, and also I absolutely do not want to do this with any of them,” Emily Stewart of Business Insider wrote about the “weird” craze. “Must we turn something we do at work into something we do in our personal lives? Just hanging out without a plan is fine and pleasant.”

Why Gen Z is so infatuated with PowerPoints as a fun pastime isn’t exactly clear.

Perhaps their work and personal lives are blurred due to remote work, or maybe they’re just used to interacting via technology rather than in person.

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Why are PowerPoint files now frequently corrupted while using MSTeams with multiple simultaneous editors? (only experienced this over last 6 week)

My team have been using MSTeams with all kinds of Office 365 products for as long as MSTeams has existed (2017).

Problem : Over the last 6 weeks, I have personally experienced a rash of PowerPoint file corruptions while collaborating with teammates on Powerpoint using MSTeams. I am offered the options to "Repair" or "Cancel", and it appears that the "Repair" works, and we can continue working. However, it is only a temporary repair, because over the next few days, the problem re-appears. I've also noticed that the file has ballooned from ~2 meg to 50meg during these multiple "repair" events. In addition, the file is SLOOW to navigate from page to page. (There are no images or videos in the PPT file.) Over the past 6 weeks, this has been a productivity killer.

Theory: One of our working theories is that some new PPT or MSTeams update (Co-Pilot related?) has introduced. We do see other people complained PPT file corruption while using Sharepoint/Teams in the past, but our issues only started 6 weeks ago, with no behavior change that we can pinpoint.

System Information:

Edition Windows 11 Enterprise

Version 21H2

Installed on ‎8/‎8/‎2022

OS build 22000.2538

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22001.1000.0

MS365 Apps for Enterprise 16.0.16130.20810

What I've already tried

- Removed and re-installed O365 (no change)

- Updated Win11

- Repaired corrupt PPT file, and shared via OneDrive sharing (to isolate from MSTeams), corruption re-occurred

- Repairing corrupt PPT and pasting slide set into new PPT (corruption re-occurs)

- Now even taken to separating 3-4 slide sections that each group works on (to avoid corrupting an entire deck)

Our help desk suggested to simply re-create the deck when this happens, but that is not a practical solution in many cases.

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• Microsoft Agent |

Dear MSTeams Addict by Vocation,

Good day! Thank you for posting your query in our community.

Based on your description, PowerPoint files now frequently corrupted while multiple users edit it. You have already tried sone suggestions, the issue might be related to the backend.

Since I can't reproduce the issue in our environment and the problem maybe relate to the backend, more resources need to be involved on the issue in your environment. Given this situation, I suggest you follow the steps in the article to open a ticket, this is a most efficient way to fix the issue in your environment. As we have no resource to check the log or investigate more from the back end while the support team there may have the related resource to do that for you.

Appreciate your understanding.

Jazlyn | Microsoft Community Moderator

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