Download PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX to Fix Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Office software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX related errors on your device. You can also download PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8

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Fix PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX errors

1 Information about PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file
2 Errors related to PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file
3 How to fix PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX

4.1 List of PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file versions

File info

General information
Filename	PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX
File extension	POTX
Type	Data
Description	PowerPoint Open XML Presentation Template

Software
Program	Office 2013
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2013

Details
MIME type	application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.template
ZIP bit flag	0x0006
ZIP size	628

Most common PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file related problems

There are various types of errors related to PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file. PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX is corrupted
PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX cannot be located
Runtime Error - PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX
PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file error
PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file:
PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file could not be loaded
PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file doesn't exist

PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX

Application could not be started because PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file

The last solution is to manually download and replace PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033\
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX

System Windows 10

File size 284446 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	86ec47d3e3b7ae5ba4a1582b27911880
	SHA1	5ce141b9f6059095d6bc603c9b13e833973f31dd
	SHA256	4aa03b1a884735219c62a9f3d722a148791ac6befc943677911272b53a475ffd
	CRC32	4bb4899f
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033\

Filename PREVIEWTEMPLATE.POTX

System Windows 8

File size 284446 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	86ec47d3e3b7ae5ba4a1582b27911880
	SHA1	5ce141b9f6059095d6bc603c9b13e833973f31dd
	SHA256	4aa03b1a884735219c62a9f3d722a148791ac6befc943677911272b53a475ffd
	CRC32	4bb4899f
	Example file location	---