PowerPoint 2003 Solution Center

Configuration

The types of files and add-ins that the security level settings can affect in Office 2003 and in Office 2007
Explains that the security level settings in Office can affect some types of files and add-ins. This article also describes some exceptions to the security settings in FrontPage 2003, Word 2003, and Excel 2003.
The Remove Hidden Data tool for Office 2003 and Office XP
Describes the Remove Hidden Data add-in that you can use to remove personal or hidden data that might not be immediately apparent in the document.
Information to consider before you install Office 2003 Service Pack 1 on a computer that has the InfoPath 2003 Service Pack 1 Preview installed
Describes the information that you must consider before you install Office 2003 SP1 on a computer that has InfoPath 2003 SP1 Preview installed.

Description of the PowerPoint 2003 post-Service Pack 1 hotfix package: September 22, 2004
Describes the Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 issue that is fixed in the PowerPoint 2003 post-Service Pack 1 hotfix package that is dated September 22, 2004.
Description of the Microsoft Office 2003 post-Service Pack 1 Hotfix Package: September 8, 2004
Describes and provides a fix for an issue where you receive an error message similar to "There are no Office Assistant character files present on the system" when you start a Microsoft Office 2003 program.
Description of the Office 2003 post-Service Pack 1 hotfix package: November 25, 2004
Describes the Office 2003 issue that is fixed in the Office 2003 post-Service Pack 1 hotfix package that is dated November 25, 2004.

Configuration Database Deletion Warning Page Does Not Warn You About the Consequences of Overwriting the Database
When you try to create a new configuration database, you do not receive a warning message that describes the consequences of overwriting the existing database. Overwriting the existing configuration database can cause significant damage to your portal.
The Open dialog box in PowerPoint 2003 only retains the Preview view
Discusses a scenario where the Open dialog box uses the Preview view each time that you start PowerPoint 2003 even though you previously selected a view other than the Preview view.
Managed add-ins fail or behave unexpectedly after you install a managed COM add-in that includes a custom application configuration file in Office 2003, in Office XP, and in Office 2000
Describes a problem that occurs when a managed COM add-in overwrites the existing configuration file. This article describes how to minimize the risk of the configuration file being overwritten.