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webview 2 problem
Hi Rishi_udemy
This issue can sometimes be caused by software interfering with Microsoft Edge WebView2, which Power BI Desktop uses.
You can try following things-
-Close Power Bi desktop
-Check whether your antivirus or endpoint security software is blocking the Webview2 process. if possible, temporarily disable it or add an exception and test again.
-Try repairing webview2 runtime from control panel > programmes and features. if that doesn't help, uninstall and -Reinstall the latest Webview2 runtime from Microsoft.
-Update both Power BI Desktop and Edge to the latest version.
-If Power BI opens, go to File> option and settings > option> data load and clear cache. if it doesn't open, you can also try deleting the local Power Bi cache after taking a backup.
-Launch Power BI as Administrator and check whether the issue persists.
For more detail you can refer this guide- Resolve startup issues with Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Hi,
This issue is often related to the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime, which Power BI Desktop uses to render parts of its interface.
You can try the following steps:
Repair or reinstall the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime from Microsoft's official website.
Update Power BI Desktop to the latest version.
Restart your computer after reinstalling WebView2.
If the issue persists, clear the Power BI cache by deleting the contents of the AnalysisServicesWorkspaces folder located under your local AppData directory.
Ensure Windows and Microsoft Edge are fully updated.
If you're using an older version of Power BI Desktop, consider uninstalling it completely and installing the latest release.
If the problem still occurs, could you share:
Your Power BI Desktop version
Your Windows version
Whether the error appears immediately on startup or after opening a specific report?
This information will help the community troubleshoot the issue more effectively.