How to Add PowerPoint to Microsoft Office

PowerPoint is a part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft lets you install each component individually, including PowerPoint. To add PowerPoint, you run the installation wizard, but only install the PowerPoint files, so you leave the other applications intact. This process requires the Microsoft Office installation DVD, and you add the program from the Windows Control Panel.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Office installation DVD

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Click the "Programs" link, the "Programs and Features" to open a list of programs on the computer. Scroll down to "Microsoft Office" and click "Change" to start the wizard. Insert the Office installation DVD in the DVD drive.

2. Click "Add or Remove Features" on the first wizard window and click "Next." Select "Custom" from the installation options and click "Next." The next window displays a list of Office components you can install or uninstall from your computer system.

3. Select "Run from My Computer" next to the "PowerPoint" icon. This selection tells the installation wizard to add the software to the computer. Click "Next."

4. Click "Install Now" to install the software. It takes several minutes to install the software. After it completes, remove the installation DVD and reboot the computer.

References

• Microsoft: Install or Remove Individual Office Programs and Components