Powerpoint won't open

I have a Macbook pro from 2009. I currently have Mac OS X on 10.5.8 on it. I have microsoft office, but powerpoint won't open now. It brings up the message "Microsoft Powerpoint has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience".
Can anyone help me fix this issue?

As PowerPoint is not a Apple product, you will get the best and fastest help in the Microsoft Office:Mac forums here:
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