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Problem with WebView2
Hi mopetkewi,
Thank you for reaching out in Microsoft Community Forum.
Thank you parry2k for the helpful response.
This WebView2 error has recently started appearing for several users, especially with the February 2025 version of Power BI Desktop. Here are a few things you can try:
1.Download the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime (x64) from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/, install it, then restart your PC.
2.Use the Repair option under Apps & Features, or reinstall from the official Power BI site.
3.Right-click Power BI and select Run as administrator to avoid permission issues with WebView2.
4.If urgent, consider using the January 2025 version from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-latest-update#download-previous-versions
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Pavan.Hi mopetkewi ,
It sounds like you're encountering a recent and widespread issue with WebView2 in Power BI, particularly affecting the February 2025 version.
Since both you and your students are experiencing the same error and had no such issues in previous semesters, it's likely tied to a change or bug introduced in a recent Power BI update or a compatibility problem with the WebView2 runtime itself. Microsoft has increasingly relied on WebView2 for rendering visuals and interface elements in Power BI, so if the runtime is missing, outdated, or corrupted, it can lead to persistent errors.
A good first step is to ensure that the latest WebView2 runtime is installed on all affected machines, as Power BI doesn't always install or update it automatically. You might also consider rolling back to an earlier version of Power BI that was stable for your environment until a fix is released. It's worth checking the official Power BI forums and Microsoft’s known issues list for updates, as this seems to be affecting multiple users recently.
Hi mopetkewi,
Thank you for reaching out in Microsoft Community Forum.
Thank you parry2k for the helpful response.
This WebView2 error has recently started appearing for several users, especially with the February 2025 version of Power BI Desktop. Here are a few things you can try:
1.Download the Evergreen WebView2 Runtime (x64) from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/, install it, then restart your PC.
2.Use the Repair option under Apps & Features, or reinstall from the official Power BI site.
3.Right-click Power BI and select Run as administrator to avoid permission issues with WebView2.
4.If urgent, consider using the January 2025 version from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-latest-update#download-previous-versions
Please continue using Microsoft community forum.
If you found this post helpful, please consider marking it as "Accept as Solution" and give it a 'Kudos'. if it was helpful. help other members find it more easily.
Regards,
Pavan.