Add C++ Redistributable Packages to the Prerequisites

[Fennerr]

The prerequisites did not cover everything - I was getting an ADO.NET: Python script error. ... ImportError: DLL load failed while importing _cext: The specified module could not be found.

After googling around, I saw someone recommend that the Visual C++ Redistributable Package needs to be installed, which I got from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145

After installing it, I could run python scripts.

I am using a relatively fresh install of windows 10 64bit, with python3.12, and the latest version of Power BI Desktop.

Please update the prerequisites to include this information.

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• ID: 070da3e8-5146-a2ca-9ac3-ed77621fc050
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• Content: Run Python scripts in Power BI Desktop - Power BI
• Content Source: powerbi-docs/connect-data/desktop-python-scripts.md
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[bishalgoswami]

Thanks for your comment, @Fennerr. This issue has been assigned to the doc author for review.

[KesemSharabi]

Hi @Fennerr,

Thank you for this feedback. I'm looking into this and will update the document if needed.

Kesem

[KesemSharabi]

Hi @Fennerr,

I've verified that the Run Python scripts in Power BI Desktop Prerequisites are correct.

Perhaps you didn't use python 3.7.7?

Thanks,

Kesem