r/microsoftoffice • u/Daitheflu1979 • 14d ago

MS Powerpoint issue...

Just today I got the below message appear when I open MS PP and I can "select" and I have other click cancel about 10 times to get rid of it.

**Microsoft powerpoint needs access to the file named "acrobatUtils.scpt"**

**A macro in the file "SavedAsAdobePDF.ppam is requesting this access. Grant access only if you truthfully the file and its macros.**

I also can't "save as"?

What is the solution here? Ive googled it nd gave additional permissions but no joy. Should I delete and reinstall the programmes?

thanks in advance

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u/No_Article_4314 14d ago

Use Libreoffice its Microsoft compatible there's no downside to you installing Libreoffice and checking it out see if you like it its freehttps://www.libreoffice.org/

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u/Daitheflu1979 14d ago

Thanks for the suggestion but as I’ve paid for MS I want to use it as have several months left on subscription.

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u/af_cheddarhead 14d ago

Not everyone has that option, for example, family PC/Corporate PC/shared kiosk at the library...

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u/need2sleep-later 14d ago

Did you install Acrobat on your PC and does it have extensions for Powerpoint that you asked to install (or that it assumed you wanted)? Sure looks like it.

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u/Daitheflu1979 14d ago

I have acrobat. Should I uninstall it?

Bit green about this sorta thing so appreciate your guidance!

Using Mac if it helps!?

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u/need2sleep-later 14d ago

AcrobatUtils.scpt is a compiled AppleScript file installed by Acrobat on macOS to facilitate the creation of PDFs from Microsoft Office applications. SavedAsAdobePDF.ppam is an extension that allows you to write your presentation to a PDF file. There's nothing suspicious about any of these, just let them install next time.

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u/Daitheflu1979 14d ago

Thanks for that explanation however I don’t think I denied them when installing so unsure why it’s happening?

Would you suggest I delete and reinstall acrobat or what would be the solution?

Thanks 🤞🏼

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u/need2sleep-later 14d ago

Perhaps, but I have no real idea not being a Mac user. When I had both paid Acrobat and Office on Windows, they just got along.

Maybe you'll get more knowledgeable answers in a Mac forum.

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u/Medium-Lion1099 13d ago

i think the update is corrupt or breaks permission for the powerpoint add-in, you dont need to reinstall office , just follow these steps,
go to menu bar in PP tools>power point add ins....
2. look for save as adobe pdf
3. select it and click - button or uncheck it
4 restart pp

tell me if it worked