System.OutOfMemoryException in Power BI

[manoj_0911]

Hello Power BI Community,

I'm getting a `System.OutOfMemoryException` when trying to open Power BI Desktop, and I'm seeking assistance in diagnosing and resolving this issue.

Details:

- Error Message: Exception of type 'System.OutOfMemoryException' was thrown.

- Timestamp: 2024-11-05T10:43:21.0832984Z

- Local Time: 2024-11-05T16:13:21.0832984+05:30

- Session ID: 6fc80b3c-d798-48b2-988e-157530b8f76a

- Release Version: October 2024

- Product Version: 2.137.1102.0 (24.10) (x64)

Stack Trace:
```
System.OutOfMemoryException
at Microsoft.AnalysisServices.XmlaClient.EndRequest(Boolean useBinaryXml)
at Microsoft.AnalysisServices.XmlaClient.Authenticate(ConnectionInfo connectionInfo, DateTime timeout, SecurityMode securityMode)
...

I would appreciate any guidance on how to troubleshoot this issue or any suggestions for possible workarounds.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards,

Manoj Prabhakar

[lbendlin]

Support for Windows 8 has stopped long ago.  Power BI Desktop expects Windows 10 or newer.  Recommend to increase RAM to 16 GB or better.

[manoj_0911]

Now I'm getting this error when i double click or try to open the powebi desktop

[lbendlin]

Pretty sure WebView2 isn't even installed on your Windows 8 PC.

[manoj_0911]

Please help me understand, how did powerbi desktop work fine for the past 1 year, but only starting from today i'm getting these errors

[lbendlin]

Microsoft decided to pull the plug?