Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Student EXE PPTVIEW.EXE

PPTVIEW.EXE - Download and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 12/01/2024
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Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer files, such as PPTVIEW.EXE, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Microsoft for 2007 Microsoft Office system.

The initial introduction of PPTVIEW.EXE released in Office 95 was for Windows XP on 08/24/1995. The newest file release date for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 was 07/11/2007 [version 12.0.4518.1014]. PPTVIEW.EXE is found in Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007, PowerPoint Viewer 2003 11.0.5703, and Office 2007.

In this article, you will find detailed PPTVIEW.EXE information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	PPTVIEW.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	2007 Microsoft Office system
Legal Copyright:	© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x10f689
Code Size:	1752576

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1965 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:15 11:40:28+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2018:05:23 20:22:08+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2006:10:27 02:51:24+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	1752576
Initialized Data Size:	538624
Uninitialized Data Size:	512
Entry Point:	0x10f689
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	12.0.4518.1014
Product Version Number:	12.0.4518.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer
File Version:	12.0.4518.1014
Internal Name:	PPTVIEW
Legal Copyright:	© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	PPTVIEW.EXE
Product Name:	2007 Microsoft Office system
Product Version:	12.0.4518.1014
Legal Trademarks 1:	Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Legal Trademarks 2:	Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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What are PPTVIEW.EXE Error Messages?

PPTVIEW.EXE Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Microsoft Office Home & Student errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when PPTVIEW.EXE is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Office Home & Student is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Microsoft Office Home & Student.

In most cases, PPTVIEW.EXE runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these PPTVIEW.EXE error messages mean that Microsoft Office Home & Student was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Microsoft Office Home & Student will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common PPTVIEW.EXE errors include:

PPTVIEW.EXE - Bad Image.
PPTVIEW.EXE Application Error.
PPTVIEW.EXE could not be found.
PPTVIEW.EXE could not be installed.
PPTVIEW.EXE could not be launched. Class not registered.
PPTVIEW.EXE could not be started.
PPTVIEW.EXE failed to initialize properly.
PPTVIEW.EXE has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
PPTVIEW.EXE is not a valid Win32 application.
PPTVIEW.EXE is not running.
Cannot find PPTVIEW.EXE.
Error starting program: PPTVIEW.EXE.
Faulting Application Path: PPTVIEW.EXE.
The file PPTVIEW.EXE is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - PPTVIEW.EXE.

System Error

The program can’t start because PPTVIEW.EXE is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the PPTVIEW.EXE error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting PPTVIEW.EXE will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using 2007 Microsoft Office system. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of PPTVIEW.EXE errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix PPTVIEW.EXE Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your PPTVIEW.EXE issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PPTVIEW.EXE error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Home & Student (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Home & Student software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Home & Student software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Home & Student software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many PPTVIEW.EXE error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the PPTVIEW.EXE error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PPTVIEW.EXE File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate PPTVIEW.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PPTVIEW.EXE files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Home & Student. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PPTVIEW.EXE Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Home & Student folder location:

Windows XP: C:\MSOffice\Powerpnt\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\PowerPoint Viewer\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve PPTVIEW.EXE problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download PPTVIEW.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PPTVIEW.EXE to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Home & Student EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing PPTVIEW.EXE and all other EXE files for Microsoft Office Home & Student. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

PowerPoint Viewer 2003 11.0.5703

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PPTVIEW.EXE

11.0.5703.0

11.0.5703

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Office 2003
Software Version:	11.0.5703.0
File Version:	11.0.5703
File Size:	1782840
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	d1ae45d7186fc463f345cf101ebb81e3
SHA1 Checksum:	cd0f9c2e77f9ccbd9dc95fa15b5523c0a5690d4a
SHA256 Checksum:	bb8ff623bcb536af307ad6aae6021360e1951a5ba5caa9b47be8d4fd80761075
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\PowerP ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	450048
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PPTVIEW.EXE

12.0.4518.0

12.0.4518.1014

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	2007 Microsoft Office system
Software Version:	12.0.4518.0
File Version:	12.0.4518.1014
File Size:	2012480
File Date:	02/15/2020
MD5 Checksum:	c6a24d8fefba44ecae8d2f02e18866be
SHA1 Checksum:	faea579ccee92c2fb780d06a5faed9a58869f49d
SHA256 Checksum:	fcdfa4ca411b2c7492ae9be2c1fa8660b8e832d1ed0ceb54cfc423a3f73c5467
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	538624
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/15/2020

Office 95

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PPTVIEW.EXE

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	15184
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	2ee0d071743a1c6364e91a35de0c785b
SHA1 Checksum:	b12c6f9efc1239a903b1b4e41382c7b4b57af8ee
SHA256 Checksum:	0eb84c2f1cd478e3223aebcd03d1ec3f6c075cbec9d572835be3747e83d30634
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\MSOffice\Powerpnt\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win16 EXE
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

Office 2003

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PPTVIEW.EXE

11.0.5530.0

11.0.5530

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Office 2003
Software Version:	11.0.5530.0
File Version:	11.0.5530
File Size:	1782840
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	776fe4b1b4b69a76ec55e5fdbcf4c9d7
SHA1 Checksum:	c462e8b548171e98f88ec6f086d54fc4dab35e2f
SHA256 Checksum:	6ab82cab32a7c22187ab67e9b35d6d7ee7c781c2365d908da1d57859ed3d5c9d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	450048
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

Office 2007

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PPTVIEW.EXE

12.0.4518.0

12.0.4518.1014

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	2007 Microsoft Office system
Software Version:	12.0.4518.0
File Version:	12.0.4518.1014
File Size:	2012480
File Date:	02/15/2020
MD5 Checksum:	c6a24d8fefba44ecae8d2f02e18866be
SHA1 Checksum:	faea579ccee92c2fb780d06a5faed9a58869f49d
SHA256 Checksum:	fcdfa4ca411b2c7492ae9be2c1fa8660b8e832d1ed0ceb54cfc423a3f73c5467
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	538624
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/15/2020

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