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Syndicate_Admin
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Error. When I try launch PBI Desktop. Unable to establish a connection. Make sure the server is run

‎09-10-2021 11:00 PM

Hi there. When I try to launch Power BI Desktop I get this error message.
Unable to establish a connection. Make sure the server is running.
Error. Failed to connect to 127.0.0.1 port 3333: Timed out.))
It was working perfectly, and out of nowhere this error started.
Thanks for the help! The next mondey I´m must deliver my analysis and I'm in trouble

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v-easonf-msft
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‎09-14-2021 12:46 AM

Hi, @Syndicate_Admin 

It may be blocked by your firewall /antivirus software. 

You can refer to these similar links for more details.

Unable-to-start-Power-BI-Desktop-A-connection-cannot-be-made 

Unable-to-open-PowerBI-Desktop-A-connection-cannot-be-made 

Unexpected-Error-A-connection-cannot-be-made-Ensure-that-the 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Eason

 

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