Microsoft KB Archive/65343

Errors When Trying to Run PowerPoint or PowerPoint Setup PSS ID Number: Q65343 Article last modified on 10-29-1991 PSS database name: W_PowerPt

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WINDOWS

Summary:

There are several different error messages that you can receive when attempting to start the PowerPoint Setup program or the actual PowerPoint program, depending on your situation.

The error message “This program requires Microsoft Windows” is received when trying to run Setup or PowerPoint from the DOS prompt.

The error message “A newer version of Windows is required to run SETUP.EXE” is received when trying to run Setup from a version of Windows earlier than Windows 3.00. You will receive a similar error when trying to start PowerPoint when using a version of Windows earlier than Windows 3.00 (the filename in the error message will change).

The error message “Sorry, this version of PowerPoint Setup requires protect-mode Windows 3” is received if you attempt to run the Setup program or PowerPoint while in real-mode Windows 3.00. The Setup program and PowerPoint will only run from within Windows 3.00 operating in either standard or 386 enhanced mode.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.