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Hi,

Is there any way to use default VM image to run Edge end excel?

I created RPA hosted bot together with my work account:

How to run Edge and Excel using this default image? Is it possible or do I need to use custom VM image?

Thank you in advance for help.

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kenseongtan Microsoft Employee on at

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Hey @Jack0071 ,

The default image provided by Microsoft comes with Edge that enables you to do web-based automation, but it doesn't come with Microsoft Excel.

You will need to use a custom VM image if you want to do desktop automation with Excel: Hosted machine groups - Power Automate | Microsoft Learn

Alternatively, depending on your use-case, you could perform actions using the Excel connector from within Power Automate Cloud Flow. You can find more information here: Excel Online (Business) - Connectors | Microsoft Learn

Hope this helps!

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Jack0071 34 on at

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Hi @kenseongtan ,
Thank you for your answer. Do you know if there are any plans to introduce default VM image with Office installed?

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kenseongtan Microsoft Employee on at

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Hi @Jack0071 ,

We are considering having more than one default VM images to cater for different use-cases. However, we are still gathering feedback on the need for this, and your input is well taken into account. We appreciate your input on this matter.

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momlo 1,527 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

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I do not belive Microsoft would give us free license of thier Office product, would be welcome though 🙂

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MohammedAkhtar 17 on at

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Hi Kenesongtan,
Could you confirm if the default windows image includes the PAD Edge Browser Extension?
Thanks,
Mohammed.

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kenseongtan Microsoft Employee on at

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Hi @MohammedAkhtar ,

Yes, default windows image includes Microsoft Edge and the necessary extension to run automation with Microsoft Edge.

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