Can't install power BI - system.net error

[Stef_Rajo]

Hi,

When I try to open power BI desktop, I have this message. 

I tried to understand the following helps : 

- https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/in-power-bi-facing-error-the-type-initializer-...

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YySL43V8Gms

But I don't understand what I need to do with the machine.config.default file, and I don't have any machine.config file in this folder C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\Config

[Stef_Rajo]

Thanks for your help. I just copy the machine.config.default files and changed the names of the copies on machine.config in the 2 folders and seems that it's working.

[rajendraongole1 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Stef_Rajo - You can download the latest .NET Framework Download .NET Framework | Free official downloads (microsoft.com)

Ensure that you are using the latest version of Power BI Desktop. Updating Power BI can sometimes resolve compatibility issues with system components.

check the below path:

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\Config. This folder should contain both machine.config.default and machine.config.

If the machine.config file is missing or corrupted, try renaming machine.config.default to machine.config. You can do this by copying the machine.config.default file and renaming it.

Sometimes, this issue is caused by registry misconfigurations in your system. You can attempt to fix this by clearing or resetting the proxy settings in the registry, but be careful when editing the Windows registry. If you're unsure, seek help from IT support.

Hope this helps and able to open power bi desktop