PPT97: Error Saving as HTML Using Save As HTML Wizard (176559)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q176559

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to export a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to the Web by using the Save As HTML Wizard, you receive the following error message when you click Finish in the wizard:
PowerPoint couldn't read the HTML template file.
When you click OK, the following message appears and the file is not exported:

HTML export in progress.

If you click Cancel, nothing happens. If you click the Close button (the "X" in the upper right corner of the message box) you are returned to PowerPoint.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when either of the following is true:
  • One or both of the PowerPoint addin files (Ppt2html.ppa and Ppt2html.dll) are damaged or missing. These files are needed to run the Save As HTML Wizard.

    -or-
  • PowerPoint is unable to find or read the HTML template files.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, rename all files associated with the PowerPoint Save As HTML Wizard, and then reinstall PowerPoint by following these steps:
  1. Close all programs.
  2. Rename the following files. The files are located in the Office folder:

    Ppt2html.ppa
    Ppt2html.dll
    Frame.tpl
    Index.tpl
    Outline.tpl
    Standard.tpl
    Image.tpl
    Note.tpl
    Text.tpl

    1. On the Windows Start menu, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
    2. In the Named box, type the file name.

      Select the drive where you installed Office and click to select the Include Subfolders check box.
    3. Click Find Now.
    4. Right-click the file and click Rename.

      Change the extension of the file to old. For example, rename the Ppt2html.ppa to Ppt2html.old.

      NOTE: If PowerPoint is running, you may not be able to rename the file. Close PowerPoint and then try to rename the file again.
  3. Reinstall PowerPoint 97 or Office 97.
    1. On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
    3. Select Microsoft Office, or Microsoft PowerPoint from the list, and then click Add/Remove.
    4. Setup enters Maintenance Mode. Click Reinstall, and follow the instructions on your screen.
  4. Start PowerPoint, open your file and then attempt to save your presentation by using the Save As HTML Wizard. If your presentation is exported, delete the files you renamed in step 1.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft PowerPoint 97. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

The template (*.tpl) files in the Office folder are used for both the framed and non-framed versions of web pages. The Ppt2html.ppa and Ppt2html.dll files are used by the PowerPoint Save As HTML Wizard.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbhtml KB176559
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