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Fix: Microsoft PowerPoint Failed to Load Hlink.dll
Restore your files so you don’t lose your PowerPoint presentation
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Sometimes when you try to open aPowerPoint presentation, you might an error message stating something along the lines ofPowerPoint ‘hlink.dll’ can’t be loaded.
This happens due to one of three things; either the PowerPoint presentation file is missing,damaged in some way, or the wrong version. Luckily, it’s possible to fix this error.
What causes Hlink.dll files to not load?
There are only a handful of reasons why hlink.dll files would not work, and we’re going to cover every single one in the list below;
How can I fix a malfunctioning Hlink.dll file?
Luckily for everyone, there are multiple ways to fix malfunctioning Hlink.dll files. You have your fair share of simple-to-do solutions to more complex ones if the easy ones don’t work:
1. Re-register the DLL file
2. Run PowerPoint in Clean Boot Mode
3. Repair Microsoft Office
4. Repair Windows via installation media
What can I do if PowerPoint won’t insert videos from a chosen file?
Some users have experienced an error with PowerPoint where thesoftware will refuse to insert certain videos. This may be because the file is corrupted, the format isn’t supported, or it’s too big.
There are a number of things that you can do to fix this, like going to an online video converter to change the video format to enable Windows Media Player controls on PowerPoint.
In the same vein, you should also learn what to do ifPowerPoint is unable to play mediaon Windows 11. Make sure the file format is supported first. Then check the codecs and see if you have the right ones.
Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other PowerPoint errors. Also, leave comments about reviews you’d like to see or information on other Microsoft Office apps.
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Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
