We’re sorry, but PowerPoint has run into an error

We’re sorry, but PowerPoint has run into an error

Usually, the error message “We’re sorry, but PowerPoint has run into an error that is preventing it from working perfectly” pops up when trying to open an Office application. In this article, we will discuss the reasons for the occurrence of this error message and the different methods used to resolve the “We’re sorry, but PowerPoint has run into an error” issue.

We’re sorry, but “Office App” has run into an error

Causes for “We’re sorry, but PowerPoint has run into an error”
  • Compatibility issues between the Windows version and Microsoft Office:
  • Updating the MS Office application to a new version.
  • Running the MS Office application in compatibility mode.
Methods to Fix the Error

1. Run the Office Application as an Administrator

  1. Click on the Windows Search button.
  2. Type the name of the affected Office application.
  3. Right-click on the Office application and select Run as Administrator.
  4. Click Yes in the UAC prompt.

2. Run Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

  1. Right-click the affected Office application and select Troubleshoot Compatibility.
  2. Click Run Program Compatibility Troubleshooter.

3. Delete Registry Keys

    1. Press Win + R keys to open the Run command window.
    2. Type regedit and click OK.
    3. Click Yes in the UAC prompt to open the Registry Editor.
    4. Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common

4. Repair Microsoft Office

  1. Open Control Panel and click on Programs and Features.
  2. Right-click the Office program you want to repair and select Change.
  3. Select Repair and click Continue.
  4. Restart your computer after the process is complete.

5. Perform a Clean Boot

    1. Type msconfig in the Windows search bar and press Enter.

powerpoint has run into an error

  1. In the System Configuration Utility, click the General tab.
  2. Select Selective Startup and uncheck Load Startup Items.
  3. Ensure Load System Services and Use Original Boot Configuration are checked.
  4. Go to the Services tab, check Hide All Microsoft Services, and click Disable All.
  5. Click Apply, then OK, and restart the computer.

6. Uninstall and Reinstall Office

  1. Open Control Panel and click on Programs and Features.
  2. Double-click the Office application to start the uninstallation process.
  3. Restart your system after uninstalling.
  4. Reinstall Microsoft Office using the original installation files or download it from the official Microsoft website.

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