PowerPoint closes without saving when computer goes to sleep

Question

If PowerPoint is closing without saving your work when your computer sleeps or when you close the lid of your laptop, it's probably due to an interaction between PowerPoint and your McAfee antivirus software. MS is aware of the problem and working on a solution.

Meanwhile, a few suggestions to help you avoid losing data while we wait for a fix:

• Get in the habit of pressing Ctrl+S often, and especially whenever you're going to step away from the computer
• Change your computer's power settings to have it wait longer before sleeping or hibernating

If neither of those suggestions fits your work habits, consider switching to a different antivirus program, either permanently or until MS releases a solution. MS Defender is free.

Answer 1

Hi, Steve.

Thanks for your information.
For your information, following is the information on Knowledge Center for McAfee.

You can't open Microsoft Office apps on Windows when McAfee software is installed

Answer 2

Thanks for that update.

It doesn't address *exactly* the problem that this discussion does, but it's still good info, so I've undeleted it.

Who knows, it might solve a problem for someone down the road.

Answer 3

Thanks, Steve.

That's information on Knowledge Center was for the following Answers at McAfee Support Community.

MS PowerPoint automatically turns down when PC sleeps and McAfee is working back ground