Custom Connector installing problems

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I have finally found the solution. It’s straightforward for anyone facing the same problem. Here are the steps:

  1. Download Power BI from the official Microsoft website using the provided link below (avoid downloading from school platforms, work platforms, or Microsoft webshops):
    [LINK: (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=58494)] (in English).

  2. Install it without configuring installation settings.

  3. In Power BI, go to options and configure data extension to allow “any”.

  4. Download Speckle from GitHub.

  5. Here’s where it becomes tricky for everyone. A helpful tip: Navigate to the settings of the Power BI app: Options → Save and Report → Check the path of “auto-recovery file”. If you haven’t altered anything, it should match the commonly suggested path found in forums: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Power BI Desktop”. If it’s different, don’t fret, just copy it and navigate to the location, but don’t access the recovery folder.

  6. Create a folder named “Custom Connectors” there (if prompted to do so as an administrator, it’s normal). In that folder, place the “speckle.mez” file (if asked for administrative permission again, it’s okay).

  7. Open Power BI, and Speckle should be visible.

  8. If you’ve followed these steps accurately, it should work 100%. I’ve tried everything, and I’ve been working on this since January.

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