Connecting to web - server

[vrossouw]

Hi ,

I am trying to "get data", by connecting to the web - the below URL,

https://www.google.com/finance/historical?q=NASDAQ%3AGOOG&ei=pDEQWImbBIm4U5zLj8gO

I am receiving the error: unable to connect, details: the server or proxy wasn't found

Any ideas how to resolve this?

[Dušan_Roknić]

I got this message while using formula:    Web.Page(    Web.Contents(   "www.someURL.com"  )     )   .

Solution was to use this combo, that is, to add "Text.FromBinary" wrapper:
Web.Page(   Text.FromBinary(    Web.Contents(    "www.someURL.com")      )           )

[v-yuezhe-msft]

Hi @vrossouw,

I am also able to connect to your web URL using Anonymous authentication in Power BI Desktop. In addition to other post, you can determine if you have a proxy on your network according to the discussion in this similar thread :How do I know what proxy server I'm using?



Also make sure that you disable antivirus software on your machine.


Thanks,
Lydia Zhang

[Anonymous]

Thanks @v-yuezhe-msft, this solution worked perfectly for me

[vrossouw]

Hi 

Thank you, will have a look.

[Anonymous]

 I can connect to that URL from PBI Desktop just fine per below screenshot.  Maybe you have a network proxy or filtering issue - talk to your network team?  Can you access it in your browser?

[vrossouw]

Hi , I still cant connect to Sign in.  "Browser Based authentication dialog failed. Server proxy not foung.  Will someone be able to assist?  I have uninstalled my internet security completely.

thanks

[vrossouw]

Fixed up. Made many settings - not sure what I changed

Repaird Power BI

changed from Chrome to Internet explorer

Switched windows firewall off.