NOTE: If you are unable to delete the folder, it is most likely because PowerPoint is still open.
Because this is a hidden folder, you'll have to type it in manually in the File Explorer address bar.ĭelete the folder labeled Office Timeline located inside C:\ProgramData.
In Windows, open File Explorer and browse to the C:\ProgramData folder. Solution A - Delete the Corrupt License Fileĭeleting the Office Timeline license folder and reactivating Basic, Pro or Pro+ Edition replaces the license file and typically fixes the issue. This prevents PowerPoint from using Office Timeline properly. Security restrictions placed on the user’s account where the user’s registry key has its read/write privileges turned off. This issue is related to two possible root causes: Users may have to repeatedly re-activate the add-in license they purchased. Basic, Pro or Pro+ Edition keeps changing back to Free Edition, even after successful activation.
