How to Install MS Powerpoint

You can install Microsoft PowerPoint by default as part of a Microsoft Office installation, or install PowerPoint by itself.

Microsoft PowerPoint is the presentation software sold as part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Use PowerPoint to create visually pleasing presentations to deliver to groups or individuals. By default, PowerPoint is included in the installation of Microsoft Office, however, you can choose to skip the installation of PowerPoint, or you can choose to install PowerPoint alone.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Office installation disc

Instructions

1. Save your work, and quit all open programs prior to installing Microsoft PowerPoint.

2. Insert the Microsoft Office installation disc into your CD drive. Once the drive loads the disc, the Microsoft Office Installation menu will be displayed on the screen.

3. Enter your name and the product key and then click "Next." The product key is located on the Microsoft Office packaging.

4. Read the end user license agreement, then click "Accept" to continue the installation.

5. Proceed with the setup until you reach the screen labeled "Choose which applications for setup to install." Click "Choose detailed installation options for each application," then place a checkmark beside "PowerPoint" and any other Microsoft Office applications that you would like to install. If the applications are already installed on you computer, leave the boxes beside the installed applications blank.

6. Click "Next" and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Once complete, the system will reboot and PowerPoint will be ready to use.

References

• Microsoft: How To Install Office 2003 Or Office XP On A Computer That Is Running Windows Terminal Server
• Life 123: How to Install PowerPoint
• Microsoft: Installation and Activation Information For 2007 Microsoft Office Programs