XLS FILE - Error attempted to read or write protected memory.

[margotfidu]

Hello,

I have a problem to import a xls file into Power BI. I've tried with the actual version but this error occured: " attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that memory is corrupt.". I've tried older versions and also 32 bits versions but the problem still occurs. I tried to save my file as a xlsm and it works but i don't want to convert all my files to xlsm. 

Thank you,

M

[v-juanli-msft]

Hi @margotfidu

You could read this article to see which situation you occurs, then follow the solution steps.

Resolve issues importing Access and .XLS files in Power BI Desktop

Best reagrds

Maggie