How to fix Microsoft Power View in Excel 2016 when it is not working?

When clicking the Power View button you get an image that indicates that Power View is not working.

Excel Power View not working

To fix the problem download Microsoft Silverlight from the following link:

Download Microsoft Silverlight

 

Install Microsoft Silverlight and then click the Microsoft Power View button in Excel again. This time you should see the Power View UI in Excel.

Microsoft Power View in Excel UI