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Python in Excel: "Getting your preview ready..." loads forever
Okay so in January 2025 when I ran past the python-in-excel quota I got a button to "try preview" of premium python speed. When I clicked on the button I got a "getting your preview ready..." window ...
1. Check the network: Make sure the network connection is stable.
2. Update software: Click File > Account > Update Options > Update Now to ensure Excel and Office 365 are up to date.
3. Clear cache: Close Excel, delete the cache folder (Windows: %localappdata%\Microsoft\Excel\PythonCache, Mac: ~/Library/Caches/Microsoft/Excel/PythonCache), and restart Excel.
4. Reduce the amount of data: Try to reduce the amount of data or process the data in batches.
5. Use an alternative tool: If the problem persists, try Jupyter Notebook or Google Colab to run the Python code and then import the results into Excel.
6. Contact support: Visit the Microsoft Technical Support page or post in this forum for help.