Fix: PowerPoint Found a Problem With The Content

Disable Protected Views in PowerPoint to bypass this problem

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many users run into PowerPoint encountered a problem with the content error on their PC. The error can occur when there is an issue with the file or the content within a PowerPoint presentation. Hence, this article will outline the cause and fixes for resolving the error.

Likewise, you can check our guide discussing how to fix thePowerPoint cannot insert a video from the selected fileerror on your PC.

Why does PowerPoint found a problem with the content appear?

How do I fix PowerPoint found a problem with content error?

Before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps, try the following preliminary checks:

1. Disable Protected Views in PowerPoint

After disabling Protected View, PowerPoint will no longer open files in the protected view mode for the scenarios you have unchecked. Read aboutPowerPoint not opening in Windowsand ways to fix it.

2. Add the file location to the trust list

Adding the file location to the trust list allows you to open files from the specified folder without encountering any view restrictions.

3. Move the file out from the synchronized folder

The above steps will make the file available in another folder, unaffected by synchronization or other backup services and thePowerPoint encountered a problem with the contenterror will be gone.

4. Unblock the Security option for the file

Unblocking the Security option for the .pptx file removes any restrictions preventing it from being accessible.

Alternatively, you can learn toenable presentation mode in Microsoft PowerPointon Windows PC.

Should you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.

Fix: PowerPoint Found a Problem With The Content#

Why does PowerPoint found a problem with the content appear?#

How do I fix PowerPoint found a problem with content error?#

1. Disable Protected Views in PowerPoint#

2. Add the file location to the trust list#

3. Move the file out from the synchronized folder#

4. Unblock the Security option for the file#