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Use this page when Grunt disappears from PowerPoint or does not load after an install or update.

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Start with the troubleshooting tool

The legacy support guidance recommends the automated troubleshooter before manual repair. To use it:
  1. Download the Grunt troubleshooter package from the legacy support flow.
  2. Unzip the files.
  3. Run Grunt.PowerPoint.Troubleshooter.exe.
  4. Apply any fixes it reports.
  5. Restart PowerPoint.

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Confirm Grunt is installed

On Windows:
  1. Open Add or remove programs.
  2. Search for Grunt.
  3. Confirm the app is installed.
If it is not installed, install the latest version from app.grunt.pro/download.

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Clear stuck PowerPoint processes

If Grunt was disabled after a crash or interrupted startup:
  1. Close all visible PowerPoint windows.
  2. Open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
  3. End any remaining PowerPoint processes, including background ones.
  4. Start PowerPoint again.

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Re-enable a disabled add-in

If PowerPoint disabled Grunt:
  1. Open File > Options > Add-ins.
  2. Set Manage to Disabled Items.
  3. Click Go.
  4. Select Grunt and click Enable.
  5. Restart PowerPoint if needed.

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Re-enable an inactive COM add-in

If Grunt is inactive instead of disabled:
  1. Open File > Options > Add-ins.
  2. Set Manage to COM Add-ins.
  3. Click Go.
  4. Check the Grunt add-in.
  5. Click OK.

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If the problem returns

  • Restart the computer and repeat the checks
  • Reinstall Grunt
  • If Windows is blocking Office add-ins, see Troubleshooting
This page expands the recovery flow summarized in Troubleshooting.