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Chema_Ortega's avatar
Chema_Ortega
Helper III
7 years ago
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Access database connection error with Power BI

Hi veryone,   I am trying to connec to an Access database from Power BI, and I am having the next issue:   "Unexpected error   An external componext produced an exception     Feedback Type: ...
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  • apods1979's avatar
    apods1979
    6 years ago

    Good afternoon!
    The way I found to solve this, there are two options:

    Note: In my case, whenever I upgrade the Power BI Desjtop version, this type of connection is intermittent !!!

    1. Reinstall (AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe)

    If no...
    1. Uninstall / Install Power BI
    2. Reinstall (AccessDatabaseEngine_x64.exe)

    In my case it has worked perfectly when the error occurs !!!

     

    Hope this helps!!!

DaveB's avatar
DaveB
New Member
7 years ago

Chema - For what it's worth, I was challenges connecting to Access db with the Power BI 64 bit version ... I changed to 32 bit version and now connect fine.

 

DaveB

  • Chema_Ortega's avatar
    Chema_Ortega
    Helper III
    7 years ago

    Hi Dave,

     

    Thanks a lot. I am currently working with 64 bits in both programs. No option is going back to 32 bits, sorry.

     

    Thanks a ot!

  • Chema_Ortega's avatar
    Chema_Ortega
    Helper III
    7 years ago

    Hi Dave,

     

    I have evrything arranged in 64 bits: Office, Power BI, Acces, Excel, etc. I think the solution is not going back to 32. Thanks a lot anyway!

     

    Best regards,

     

    Chema

  • Chema_Ortega's avatar
    Chema_Ortega
    Helper III
    6 years ago

    Thanks a lot, Dave! I need the 64 bit version...