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How to repair broken PowerPoint files on Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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PowerPointis one of the most reliabletoolsthat you can use tocreate, edit, and run presentations. However, sometimes unexpected things happen and you can’t run your presentation due to brokenPowerPointfile issues.
In this quick guide, we’re going to show you how you can repair your brokenPowerPointfiles so that you may go on with your presentation.
How can I repair broken PowerPoint files?
1. Use the repair option in Office
PowerPoint is part of theMicrosoft Office suite. There is a built-in Office option that allows you to automatically repair problematicPowerPointfiles.
Here are the steps to follow:
Check if this quick solution solved your problem. If this is the case, go to the second solution.
2. Uninstall add-ons
You’d be surprised to learn how many technical issues and errors Office add-ons may cause. As a matter of fact, most users don’t even need add-ons.
PowerPointalready sports all the features and options that you need to create and run amazing presentations.
Moreover, certain problematic add-ons may even break yourPowerPointfiles. In this case, removing the respective add-ons may fix your problem.
Here are the steps to follow:
If you disable absolutely all your add-ons and you notice that the issue no longer persists, you can enable your add-ons back on one by one.
In this manner, you’ll identify the culprit. You can then remove only the problematic add-on and use the other ones if you really need them.
3. Insert the broken PowerPoint file into a blank presentation
Another solution that worked for many users is to simply use a blank presentation and insert the problematic file there.
These are the steps to follow:
4. Move the PowerPoint file to a different location
Sometimes, the location where you saved yourPowerPointfile may break your files due to incorrect settings or compatibility issues.
So, in order to cross this off your list of potential causes of the issue, save yourPowerPointfile to a different location.
For example, move it to another drive. You can even save it on an external storage device and try to run it from there.
5. Use PowerPoint Online
If nothing worked and you are running out of time, you can usePowerPointOnline to open and run your presentation.
As a quick reminder,PowerPointOnline is a freetoolthat you can use to open anyPowerPointfiles — even corrupted, damaged, or broken ones.
Simply go toPowerPointOnline’s website and upload your brokenPowerPointfile. The platform should display the presentation content in a few seconds.
There you have a few quick solutions that everyone can use to repair brokenPowerPointfiles.
If you’ve got any suggestions about other potential fixes, feel free to list the steps to follow in the comments below.
You should also rule out a virus infection, so check out somegreat antivirus picks.
To fix a corrupt PowerPoint file on a Mac, you may try importing the slides to a new PowerPoint or copying it to a different location.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
