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Anonymous
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Unable to open .Xls format by Power BI 2018 September version

Hi,

I was wondering why I can not open PBI files with .Xls format with PBI version 2018 September? and how to address it?

I don't have any issues opening .Xlsx formats though!

Thanks

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Anonymous
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What I finally did I re-installed the ACCESS engine and it was solved!

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v-xicai
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Both Access databases and early versions of Excel workbooks (.XLS files of type Excel 2007-2003) use the Access Database Engine.

 

Or try to upgrade Power BI Desktop to the latest version 2.70.5494.761 .

 

Best Regards,

Amy

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Anonymous
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@v-xicai  I knew already this as I saw it on the message. What version of the Engine should be installed then to have .xls files opened on pbi

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Based on my test using the Excel connector in the latest version 2.70.5494.761 of Power BI Desktop, there is no issue.

 

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You can try to upgrade the Power BI Desktop. Or you can change the extension of Excel file from .xls to .xlsx but make a backup first of all.

 

Best Regards,

Amy

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Anonymous
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What I finally did I re-installed the ACCESS engine and it was solved!

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