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Hi!

 

I got a problem when trying to connect to microsoft desktop flow i get this error: Does anyone know why?

But i dont know if this has anything to do with it, or is it because i already made a connection?

Ive tried to add connection in another enviroment and still same error.

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This is the main problem:

when trying to call desktop flow from PVA: it cant find my machine, even though its registred in the flow website.

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This is in the flow website, my computer is installed.

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Do i need to add my machine in the PVA also? and if so how do i do it?

 

Thanks for any insight!

 

 

 

  • SteefQ Profile Picture
    SteefQ 42 on at
    Re: ERROR: 404 when creating connection to desktop flow

    Thank you once again!

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    Pstork1 Profile Picture
    Pstork1 64,907 on at
    Re: ERROR: 404 when creating connection to desktop flow

    You can run flows from the Power Automate Desktop locally on your workstation without a gateway.  But a gateway is required if you want to either create a desktop flow from the regular Power Automate website or start a desktop flow using a Power Automate flow.  See Prerequisite below.

     

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    Run desktop flows from other flows - Power Automate | Microsoft Docs

  • SteefQ Profile Picture
    SteefQ 42 on at
    Re: ERROR: 404 when creating connection to desktop flow

    Hi @Pstork1 thanks for a quick reply.

     

    I didnt install gateway but i did install or add my machines. Im able to schedule a flow built with PAD and its working fine.

     

    But when i tried to call a PAD flow from PVA it didnt recognise my machine.

     

    Does the PVA (call action and launch PAD) only works with gateway installed? because i didnt see my machine. but it works with schedule triggers and works fine.

  • Pstork1 Profile Picture
    Pstork1 64,907 on at
    Re: ERROR: 404 when creating connection to desktop flow

    Did you install an on-premises gateway?  That's a requirement if you want to be able to call the desktop flow from a regular flow.  Its also required if you want to start Power Automate Desktop from the Power Automate website.  Check this article an verify that you have all the prerequisites.

    Power Automate Desktop prerequisites & limitations - Power Automate | Microsoft Docs

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