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Unexpected error: Container unexpectedly exited. Exit code: 0xC000026F. PID: 10128

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Hi I recently tried to launch Power Query within Excel and am now unable to connect to any sources across my various queries. Posting for help lol.
 
Unexpected error: Container unexpectedly exited. Exit code: 0xC000026F. PID: 10128
Details:
    Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.Interface.ErrorException: Container unexpectedly exited. Exit code: 0xC000026F. PID: 10128 ---> Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerExitException: Container unexpectedly exited. Exit code: 0xC000026F. PID: 10128 ---> Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerExitException: Container unexpectedly exited. Exit code: 0xC000026F. PID: 10128
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerProcess.WaitForContainerReady(Waitable readyEvent, Waitable exitEvent)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerProcess.WithClientPipesAttachedEvent(String hostToContainerPipeName, Func`1 func)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerProcess.CreateProcess()
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ProcessContainerFactory.Container.CreateProcess(EvaluatorConfiguration configuration, String arguments, ContainerJob job)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ProcessContainerFactory.Container..ctor(EvaluatorConfiguration configuration, String exitMutexName, Int32 containerID, ContainerJob job)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ProcessContainerFactory.CreateProcessContainer()
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.WorkingSetProcessContainerFactory.CreateProcessContainer()
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerPoolContainerFactory.CreatePooledContainer(TimeSpan ttlAdjustment)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.ContainerPoolContainerFactory.CreateContainer()
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.RemoteEvaluationContainerFactory.CreateContainer()
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.RemoteDocumentEvaluator.CreateContainer()
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.RemoteDocumentEvaluator.RemoteEvaluation.Evaluate(Boolean enableFirewall)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.RemoteDocumentEvaluator.RemoteEvaluation`1.TryCompleteWithException(Exception exception)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.RemoteDocumentEvaluator.RemoteEvaluation.Evaluate(Boolean enableFirewall)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.EvaluatorThreadPool.EvaluatorThread(Object state)
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Evaluator.SafeThread2.<>c__DisplayClass9_0.<CreateAction>b__0(Object o)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean preserveSyncCtx)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean preserveSyncCtx)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
   at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart(Object obj)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at Microsoft.Mashup.Host.Document.Analysis.PackageDocumentAnalysisInfo.PackagePartitionAnalysisInfo.SetPreviewValue(EvaluationResult2`1 result, Func`1 getStaleSince, Func`1 getSampled)
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  • Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture
    53,963 Moderator on at
     
    There are many people complaining about excel issues around this topic.
     
    Many are using specific types of devices and versions of office, can you tell me what device you have and version of office please?
     
    Also, I would definitely check in the Power BI and Fabric forums toos.
     
    I definitely have seen many posting in the last few days.
  • CU28011956-0 Profile Picture
    22 on at
    Hi,
     
    I am using an Apple Silicon (3.07 GHz) (4 processors) and running Parallels Windows 11 Pro. I have been able to run Power Query without issue in previous months. Microsoft Office is Version 2601 I think. Per Excel it says Version 2601 (build 19628.20150 click-to-run)
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    VASANTH KUMAR BALMADI Profile Picture
    322 on at

    I’ve seen this happen a few times, especially after Office or Windows updates. When the container fails, every connector breaks and you get the “Container unexpectedly exited (0xC000026F)” error even for simple sources.

    What normally fixes it:

    1. Close Excel completely

    2. Go to

      C:\Users\<your-username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\

    3. Delete the Mashup folder (this is the most important one)

    4. Reopen Excel and try Power Query again

    If it still fails, open Excel → File → Options → Data and disable Fast Data Load / background preview options, then restart Excel.

    If the issue started suddenly, an Online Repair of Microsoft 365 usually resolves it — Quick Repair often doesn’t.

    On company laptops, this can also be caused by antivirus or endpoint protection blocking Microsoft.Mashup.Container.exe, which results in this exact error code. If that’s the case, IT needs to whitelist it.

  • CU28011956-0 Profile Picture
    22 on at
    Vasanth! Thank you for the response.
     
    1. I do not see the Mashup folder, I am guessing I may have deleted.
     
    2. I did not see the option specifically for disable Fast Data Load/background preview but I checked all the boxes to basically disable everything in the Data section and no change.
     
    3. I will try Online Repair again - I have done once with no change.
     
    4. How do you whitelist a program? I don't have an IT team.
     
    Thanks again
  • CU28011956-0 Profile Picture
    22 on at
    Ok wait, I did find the options. They are in Power Query Options, not Excel for anyone else following along. I Fast load was disabled and I disabled the preview.
  • NN-04020351-0 Profile Picture
    4 on at
    Hi CU28011956-0,
    did your problem solved? I have the same problem
    Thanks,
  • CU04022137-0 Profile Picture
    4 on at
    I'm having the same problem and it only started a few days ago.
     
    I've tried everything above and nothing seems to work. 
     
    My computer specs are: 
    Processor    Snapdragon(R) X 12-core X1E80100 @ 3.40 GHz (3.42 GHz)
    Installed RAM    16.0 GB (15.6 GB usable)
    System type    64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor

     
  • CU28011956-0 Profile Picture
    22 on at
    No luck yet. At this point I am just hoping the next update fixes the issue. Please let us know if anyone finds the solution!
  • CU28011956-0 Profile Picture
    22 on at
    I just updated my apps by opening Excel -->File-->Account (bottom left) and then click update on the right side of screen. IT'S FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • GD-27011628-0 Profile Picture
    8 on at
    Hello, 
     
    Latest Parallels update from this week fixed the issue for me.
     
    Regards,

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