I also have OS 10.4.11 and have the exact same problem. I open pp, and it appears to open for about one second and then immediately shuts down. Can't open files, old or new. So this appears to be a widespread problem. Is anyone at Apple addressing this?
Scott Johnson wrote:
os x 10.6.2
27-Dec-09
Just installed new OS yesterday, computer is fully updated with combos, yet I have the exact same problem as above. When I start up Powerpoint, it starts opening then quits unexpectedly.
I have tried every fix listed above including repairing disk permissions and removing Office Font Cache 12 and the problem still persists.
Any further suggestions?
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PowerPoint shuts down
Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor: Intel
Every time I try to play a powerpoint slide show the program shuts down stating that there was an error. I do file a report to apple but have never seen anything that would correct this. Anyone have any ideas what can be done to stop this?
Thanks
Angie
Hi Angie;Since you do not specify, the first consideration is whether OS X (10.
Hi Angie;
Since you do not specify, the first consideration is whether OS X (10.4.11)
and Office (11.5.5) are fully updated. Once the updates are applied run
Apple's Disk Utility - Repair Disk Permissions then restart your Mac. If
that does not correct the problem...
Launch PPT while holding the Shift Key. Any better?
Log out then hold the Shift key while you log in then launch PPT. Any
difference?
Is this happening with just one specific file or does it happen with ALL
presentations, including a new one? If one particular file is there a
specific point at which the crash occurs?
Details& specifics are necessary in order to offer any valid suggestions.
--
Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
Hi Bob,Sorry about the lack of info. Ok I am running OS X 10.4.
Hi Bob,
Sorry about the lack of info. Ok I am running OS X 10.4.11 and office 2004 and yes they are updated. I ran repair disk permissions and followed all of your instructions. I try to open PP and it just shuts down. I do file a report to Apple, a lot good that does me because of course they do not get back to you with infor to correct the problem.
this happens when I try to open a pp file. I am able to open a new file. I have tried to open several pp files that I have saved on my jump drive but it does not open,instead the program just closes.
Thanks for any help
Angie
Then try each of these troubleshooting techniques& reply with the results:1-
Then try each of these troubleshooting techniques& reply with the results:
1- Log out then hold the Shift key while you log in. Does the problem
persist?
2- Log in as usual but hold Shift while you launch PPT. Any difference?
Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 10/20/09 9:34 AM, in article (e-mail address removed)9absDaxw,
Ok, Tried that but it still closes down when I try to open a pp file.
Ok, Tried that but it still closes down when I try to open a pp file. it is ok to start new. but trying to open an existing file the program closes down. I file a report to apple but of course I do not hear from them. I did the log off while holding the shift key. Same problem
Angie
Just to clarify ?
Just to clarify ? the suggestion was to log *in* while holding Shift, not
log *off*... Which did you actually do?
How are you attempting to open the files? Double-clicking the file icon?
What happens if you use File> Open from within PPT?
You might also try Control/Right-Clicking one of the file icons in Finder,
select Get Info then select PPT from the Open With list& click the button
for Change All.
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 10/22/09 12:10 PM, in article (e-mail address removed)9absDaxw,
Hi all, I have the exact same problem and it has been happening for months.
Hi all, I have the exact same problem and it has been happening for months. Try to view a slideshow (any one-even a blank slide) and the whole program crashes. I did some research online and it looks like one of the updates screwed with something and to fix it you need to do some programing, which I am not capable of doing:
Step one: Copy OpenGL.framework from /System/Library/Frameworks to a USB stick, or something similar. Rename the copy to OpenGL.framework.old.
Step two: Copy OpenGL.framework.old to your broken MacBook.
Step three: Reboot in Single User mode.
Step four: /sbin/mount -wu / to get write access to the root volume.
Step five: cd to /System/Library/Frameworks
Step six: mv OpenGL.framework to OpenGL.framework.bak
Step seven: mv OpenGL.framework.new to OpenGL.framework
Step eight: Reboot and pray...
If anyone has a simpler solution I'd be glad to here it because between this powerpoint issue and my endnote not working anymore, I am starting to not like Macs.
Yes I did as you suggested.
Yes I did as you suggested. I understand log in, I did it but it still does not work. I cannot open a pp file. I can start a new file but cannot open an "old" one. meaning that I cannot open a file that has already been made. so what now? anybody have an answer. I did see what kristen posted but I do not know how to program
Before even attempting anything directly in Unix (as per Kristen's post)there
Before even attempting anything directly in Unix (as per Kristen's post)
there are several other approaches to try. The first step is go to the Apple
Downloads site, retrieve the OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update& apply it -- even
though you are already at that level. The Combos are much more thorough&
complete than what is delivered by way of Software Update:
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http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx10411combo
updateintel.html>
Repair Disk Permissions after applying it, then shut the Mac down for a few
minutes. Reply with your results& we will go from there.
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 10/24/09 1:42 PM, in article (e-mail address removed)9absDaxw,
os x 10.6.2
Just installed new OS yesterday, computer is fully updated with combos, yet I have the exact same problem as above. When I start up Powerpoint, it starts opening then quits unexpectedly.
I have tried every fix listed above including repairing disk permissions and removing Office Font Cache 12 and the problem still persists.
Any further suggestions?
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