How to solve 'Error rendering 'latex' macro: LaTeX Error: File `preview.sty' not found' error.

Problem statement:

LaTeX Math displays an error: Error rendering 'latex' macro: LaTeX Error: File `preview.sty' not found.

Solution:

If you are using a proxy server, then the issue is due to the proxy setting of MikTex.

If you are using MikTex Admin Console, perform the following:

MikTex Admin Console

  1. On the MikTex console page go to Updates.

  2. Click Connection Settings.

  3. Check the Use a proxy server and enter the proxy details.

  4. Click Ok.

 

If you are using other than MikTex Admin Console, perform the following:

General User MikTex Console

  1. On the MikTex console page go to Updates.

  2. Click Install from and select Change…

  3. Click Connection Settings.

  4. Check the Use a proxy server and enter the proxy details.

  5. Click Ok.

For more details, see StackExchange Q&A: https://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/176718/miktex-proxy-settings

 

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