When Microsoft PowerPoint runs on startup, it will open the last document it opened before the computer restarts. This can slow the boot process and make the computer less responsive. There are a few ways to fix this problem. You can disable protected view settings or move the preference file to an un-blocked folder.
Disable protected view settings in PowerPoint
To fix PowerPoint not opening issues, the first thing to do is unblock the file you’ve saved. Unblocking files can resolve many issues. Sometimes, they’re corrupted or have been damaged by malware. Other times, the file is corrupted by external storage devices or plug-ins. In these cases, you can resolve the issue manually.
Protected View settings can be disabled by selecting “Protected View” in the left-side panel or right-side pane. Then, uncheck the checkboxes for the “Protected View” feature and click “Ok.” After doing this, you should be able to open your file in working mode.
Alternatively, you can bypass Protected View by unchecking the specific restriction. However, this should only be done with caution. Bypassing Protected View will open the file in edit mode. Make sure you re-enable the setting after you’ve made the changes.
Next, open the Trust Center settings window. From here, select the Trusted Locations tab. There, you can add or remove folders or change existing folder locations. Ensure that the locations you’ve selected are safe to open. If they’re not, try restoring them to the default settings.
Move the preference file
There are several reasons that you may have PowerPoint freeze when it opens on startup. Among these are malware that tries to replace real data with icons and.exe files. Another reason for PowerPoint to freeze is an external storage device that contains corrupted files. Lastly, you might have a plug-in that’s causing the problem. Fortunately, you can resolve this issue manually.
