PPT97: Setup Can't Install the PowerPoint Templates

ID: Q222643


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 For Windows


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install one of the PowerPoint updates from the Microsoft Office Update Web site, you may receive the following MS-DOS-based error message:

Setup can't install the PowerPoint templates. Please check that PowerPoint is installed correctly. Press ENTER to exit Setup.


CAUSE

This problem occurs when you attempt to install the extra templates for Microsoft PowerPoint. You may receive the error message with any of the following downloaded files:

  • Ppcommpk.exe
  • Ppfinapk.exe
  • Ppmanapk.exe
  • Ppoperpk.exe
  • Ppsalepk.exe
  • Pptraipk.exe
  • Pptimepk.exe


WORKAROUND

All of the template files available for download from the Microsoft Office Update Web site are also located on the Microsoft Office 97 CD-ROM in the ValuPack. Use the following method to install the templates from the Microsoft Office 97 CD-ROM:

  1. Insert the Microsoft Office 97 CD-ROM in the drive.


  2. Double-click My Computer.


  3. Double-click the Office 97 CD-ROM icon.


  4. Double-click the ValuPack folder.


  5. Double-click the Template folder.


  6. Double-click the Present folder.


  7. Double-click the Setup.ppa file.



STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with the installation program for the template packs.

Additional query words: WWW microsoft.com error downloaded downloding extracting installing setup office update web site

Keywords : kbdta kbweb kbtemplate
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: October 1, 1999
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