PPT7: Error Saving Presentation as PowerPoint 4.0 File (143021)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q143021

SYMPTOMS

When you save a PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0 presentation as a PowerPoint 4.0 presentation, you receive the following error message:
This program has caused an illegal operation and will be shut down.
If the problem persists, please contact the program vendor.
You may also receive a second error message indicating a stack fault error.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, reinstall PowerPoint using the following steps:
  1. Rename the following files:

    C:\MSOffice\Powerpnt\ppttools.ppa
    C:\MSOffice\Powerpnt\ppttools1.ppa
    C:\Windows\System\Vba32.dll
    C:\Windows\System\Vbaen32.dll
    C:\Windows\System\Vbaen32.olb

  2. Start PowerPoint Setup, and select Reinstall Current Installation.

    You should now be able to save correctly in PowerPoint 4.0 format.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbconversion kberrmsg kbinterop kbprb KB143021
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