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cannot launch power bi desktop even after manual install webview2 (no internet connection)
Hello,
I installed 2023 may desktop for power bi report server.
After installation is complete, when I tried to launch desktop
it says 'An important update is pending.
webview2 could not be installed automatically. To continue using Power bi desktop, please install manually and restart the app.'
I have to use power bi desktop with no internet connection.
So I downloaded and installed the webview2 manually but it keeps showing same message.
Is there any solution for this?
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sevenhillsSuper User
I will say uninstall Power BI desktop (report server version).
Install windows updates if any pending. Latest updates of edge browser has this Webview2 installed (or 365 applications).
Check these links:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-desktop-installer-changes-webview2/
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/consumer/
Restart your laptop/computer.
Reinstall: Power BI desktop (report server version).
See if it works!