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Hi All,

When I'm trying to launch PAD, receiving the error message:

"Assembly could not be loaded. Try clearing the machine cache and perform a clean installation of Power Automate for Desktop"

Tried uninstalling the current version and installed the previous version, still the same issue.

Categories:

Power Automate Desktop

Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

1. Uninstall PAD:

First, uninstall the existing Power Automate Desktop application from your system.
Clear the Machine Cache:

2. Navigate to the following folder:
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Power Automate Desktop (Preview)\Cache
To access this folder, open Windows Explorer and paste the above path into the address bar.
Delete the contents of the “Cache” folder.
Reinstall Power Automate Desktop:

3. Download the latest version of Power Automate Desktop from the official Microsoft website.
Perform a clean installation by running the installer and following the installation prompts.
Launch PAD Again:

After reinstalling, try launching Power Automate Desktop again.
The issue should be resolved, and the assembly should load successfully.
Remember to perform these steps in the specified order. If you encounter any further issues, consider checking for updates or reaching out to Microsoft support for additional assistance.