Restore PowerPoint

Joseph Mazza 0 Reputation points
2026-08-28T20:10:36.2766667+00:00

My PowerPoint app is now missing. My MS365 subscription is up to date. And MS Word still works. How can I get PowerPoint back

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | Windows
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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-28T20:10:49.6+00:00

    If Word still works and the Microsoft 365 subscription is active, the supported way to restore a missing PowerPoint app is to reinstall Microsoft 365.

    1. First confirm the subscription is active:
      • For Microsoft 365 Family or Personal, check Services & subscriptions on the Microsoft account dashboard.
      • For Microsoft 365 for business, go to My Account and open Subscriptions.
    2. Reinstall Microsoft 365:
      • If needed, completely uninstall Office first by using the uninstall troubleshooter.
      • Restart the PC when prompted.
      • Then reinstall Microsoft 365 using the install instructions.
    3. If Office was preinstalled on a new PC, activate Office first, then update Office:
      • Open Word or another Office app.
      • Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
      • After Office finishes updating, missing app shortcuts can be restored.
    4. If the app went missing after a push-button reset of the PC, reinstall Office again. That restores missing Office apps after the reset.
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  2. John Jefferson Doyon 86,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-28T20:49:22.48+00:00

    Hi, @Joseph Mazza

    First, check whether PowerPoint itself is missing or only the shortcut.

    • Click Start and search for PowerPoint.
    • If it appears, right-click it and select Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar.

    If PowerPoint does not appear, try repairing Microsoft 365:

    • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
    • Find Microsoft 365.
    • Click the three dots > Modify.
    • Run Quick Repair first.

    If it is still missing, you may need to reinstall Microsoft 365 from: https://account.microsoft.com/services This should reinstall Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the other apps included with your subscription.

    To help narrow down the issue:

    1. Does PowerPoint appear when you search for it from the Start menu?
    2. Do you see Microsoft 365 under Settings > Apps > Installed apps?
    3. Did PowerPoint disappear after an update or any recent changes?

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

    Thanks!

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  3. Bulldog 4,315 Reputation points
    2026-08-28T22:17:06.4333333+00:00

    Right-click on this file ...

    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\POWERPNT.EXE

    ... and select 'Pin to Start'.

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