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Jay2077
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Help with error message and file which won't open

The error message says 

pbidesktop.exp fatal error

CLR error 80004005 The program will now terminate 

 

my other question is, is it possible to retrieve an earlier power bi file from the online Power Bi workspace?

 

Thanks 

 

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az38
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Hi @Jay2077 

the first question answer is to reinstall Microsoft .Net Framework to the latest version according http://support.drtax.ca/ufile/kb/windows/source/webpages/kpu240-20160725100718ar.htm#:~:text=Error%2...

 

the second - no, there is no such option to get previous versions of pbix from Power BI workspace


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Hi @Jay2077 ,

 

Whether it can be opened depends on the version at the time of publishing.

The old version of desktop cannot open the report published in the new version.

 

Best Regards,
Liang
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az38
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Hi @Jay2077 

the first question answer is to reinstall Microsoft .Net Framework to the latest version according http://support.drtax.ca/ufile/kb/windows/source/webpages/kpu240-20160725100718ar.htm#:~:text=Error%2...

 

the second - no, there is no such option to get previous versions of pbix from Power BI workspace


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amitchandak
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@Jay2077 , if you have published in the past , you can download it pbix.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/create-reports/service-export-to-pbix

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I am able to download it would the published file also be corrupt?

Hi @Jay2077 ,

 

Whether it can be opened depends on the version at the time of publishing.

The old version of desktop cannot open the report published in the new version.

 

Best Regards,
Liang
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Hi all,

I have the same issue.

I reinstalled 
Microsoft .Net Framework to the latest version and reinstalled PBI desktop app but the issue (CLR error: 80004005. The program will now terminate) persists everytime I try to open the file.

Any suggestions?

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