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m_arias
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Dismiss Thumbs.db file when "Get Data" from a folder

Hi,

 

Following error show up:

 

An error occurred in the ‘Transform File from US_1’ query. DataFormat.Error: External table is not in the expected format.
Details:
Thumbs.db

 

Is there any way to dismiss the Thumbs.db files once the data is extract from a folder.

 

I am unable to see the files and do not have admin access to change the set up of the computer so it doesnt create this type of files (Thumbs.db)

 

Thanks.

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v-jiascu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @m_arias,

 

You can add one more step before combining the files. I think it's good to filter them by extension. Please refer to the snapshot below. 

Dismiss-Thumbs-db-file-when-Get-Data-from-a-folder

 

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Dale
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-jiascu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @m_arias,

 

You can add one more step before combining the files. I think it's good to filter them by extension. Please refer to the snapshot below. 

Dismiss-Thumbs-db-file-when-Get-Data-from-a-folder

 

Best Regards,

Community Support Team _ Dale
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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