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nickcurry
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Error when loading Data

Hi all, I successfully add some data into my PowerBi Desktop, I then have a bar at the tiop that asks me to apply changes or discard changes (there is no data showing under the 'Fields' tab). When I click Apply Changes I get presented with this error -

 

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I have no idea what it means sorry?

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Anonymous
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Hi  @nickcurry ,

Whether your problem has been resolved? If yes, could you please mark the helpful post as Answered? It will help the others in the community find the solution easily if they face the same problem as yours. Thank you.

Best Regards

Anonymous
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Hi @nickcurry ,

According to the error message in your screenshot, it seems that it is required to install 64-biy version of the Access Database Engine. Please try to download it from this downloads page and install it, later check if you can apply change successfully...

Troubleshoot importing Access and Excel .xls files in Power BI Desktop

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If the above one can't help you, please provide the following info for the troubleshooting. Thank you.

1. The connected data source(s) and connection mode

2. The applied steps code in Query 1

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Best Regards

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