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Power BI Folder Connection : Changing Path throwing error "File Contains Corrupted Data"
Hi, I am loading a bunch of Excel Files (Monthly Sales Data) contained in a Folder. So, I am using a Folder Connection to load all files at once. The Folder Path looks like -> SharedPath\Power BI\In...
Hi, Anonymous
Try the following steps:
1. Uninstall the desktop version
2. Delete the Cache and CEF folders in the paths as below.- C:\Users\Username\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop Store App
- C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop
3. Reinstall Power BI and try again
Another possible explanation is that the file is password protected and not corrupted.
Try to remove workbook protection "Restrict access"
Refer:
File contains corrupted data when trying to Open Power BI (October 2018)
File contains corrupted data when trying to Open Power BI (October 2018)
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Zeon Zheng
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