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3 years ago

cannot launch power bi desktop even after manual install webview2 (no internet connection)

Hello, I installed 2023 may desktop for power bi report server. After installation is complete, when I tried to launch desktop it says 'An important update is pending. webview2 could not be inst...

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3 years ago

I will say uninstall Power BI desktop (report server version).

Install windows updates if any pending. Latest updates of edge browser has this Webview2 installed (or 365 applications).

Check these links:

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-desktop-installer-changes-webview2/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/consumer/mobile/mobile-windows-10-phone-app-webview2-installation

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/consumer/

Restart your laptop/computer.

Reinstall: Power BI desktop (report server version).

See if it works!