How to Download POWERPNT_COL.HXC and Fix Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition files such as POWERPNT_COL.HXC utilize the HXC file extension. This file is considered a XML (Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 software package.

The first release in the Windows Vista Operating System for POWERPNT_COL.HXC was on 01/30/2007 inside Office 2007. The latest file update released for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 was on 07/11/2007 [file version 2007]. POWERPNT_COL.HXC is found in Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 (64-bit) 14.0.7015.1000, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 14.

This article discusses complete file details, HXC file troubleshooting instructions for problems with POWERPNT_COL.HXC, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: POWERPNT_COL.HXC
File Extension: HXC file extension
File Type: Windows Help
Description: Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition
MIME Type: application/xml
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Office Home & Student
Software Version: 2007
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 636
Oldest File Date: 05/10/2017
Latest File Date: 02/15/2020


What are POWERPNT_COL.HXC Error Messages?


General POWERPNT_COL.HXC Runtime Errors

POWERPNT_COL.HXC file errors often occur during the startup phase of Microsoft Office Home & Student, but can also occur while the program is running. These types HXC errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Microsoft Office Home & Student is running. Here are some of the most common POWERPNT_COL.HXC runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\1033\POWERPNT_COL.HXC

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most HXC errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your POWERPNT_COL.HXC file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Office Home & Student), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, POWERPNT_COL.HXC file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Office Home & Student, system crash while loading or saving POWERPNT_COL.HXC, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix POWERPNT_COL.HXC Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your POWERPNT_COL.HXC issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the POWERPNT_COL.HXC error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Home & Student (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Home & Student software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Home & Student software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Home & Student software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many POWERPNT_COL.HXC error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the POWERPNT_COL.HXC error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your POWERPNT_COL.HXC File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate POWERPNT_COL.HXC file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free POWERPNT_COL.HXC files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Home & Student. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download POWERPNT_COL.HXC Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Home & Student folder location:
    Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\1033\
    Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\
    Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\1033\
    Show 6 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\1033\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve POWERPNT_COL.HXC problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download POWERPNT_COL.HXC Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying POWERPNT_COL.HXC to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Home & Student HXC files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing POWERPNT_COL.HXC and all other HXC files for Microsoft Office Home & Student. An incorrectly installed HXC file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Hx.HxC Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 803 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
POWERPNT_COL.HXC Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 636 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
EXCEL.DEV_COL.HXC Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 641 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
OIS_COL.HXC Microsoft Help 2 Collection Definition Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 611 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...

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