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jdunmall
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10 years ago
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Analyze in Excel: Initialization of the data source failed

Hi all,   Trying to get Analyze in Excel working. I tried it with a PBIX uploaded from desktop. I've installed the OLEDB package. I get the following error: Initialization of the data source failed...
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    kcantor
    10 years ago

    I had this exact error. I uninstalled the add on and then re installed making sure to choose 64bit. After that, it allowed me to log in and export for analysis. While I had installed the correct version, a coworker installed the incorrect version. A clean install solved the issue for both of us.

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jllelis
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8 years ago

I did everything in this post and I'm still getting this issue!! :( :( :(