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Powerpoint crashes on Bootcamp running on MAC

If you are using Windows on a MAC using Bootcamp, you will not be able to use Microsoft's powerpoint. Whenevr you type anything into powerpoint it will crash.The fix is easy:
1- In control Panel, invoke "Regions and Languages", and select Keyboards and Languages Tab.



2- Press the "Change Keyboards" button.
3- Press the Add Button
4- Scroll down to English and check the "US" checkbox.

5- Press OK, Press OK again.

You are all set. Now you an use powerpoint fine. Enjoy your MAC.

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