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Power BI Won’t Open On Windows: 4 Quick Fixes

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Power BIDesktop is the Windows software for the BI service that enablesusersto set upcharts and other interactive visualizationsfordata.

However, someusershave stated in forum posts that Power BI Desktop won’t launch. Consequently, thoseuserscan’t utilize the BI Desktop software.

What can I do if Power BI won’t load?

1. Confirm That NET Framework 4.7 (or 4.8) is Enabled in Windows 10

2. Install the Latest Power BI Gateway

OutdatedPower BIgateway pipe restrictions can blockuserslaunching BI Desktop. To fix that, update thePower BIgateway by clickingDownload Gatewayonthe gateway page. Thenuserscan install the latestdatagateway for BI by opening its setup wizard.

Learn how to change the data source in Power BI with these step-by-step instructions.

3. Run Power BI With Admin Rights

4. Install the Correct Power BI Version for 32-bit Platforms

Getting the correct version will also eliminate themsmdsrv.exe Power BI error.

Those fixes might getPower BIDesktop up and running for someusers.Userscan get also send BI support tickets to Microsoft by clicking theCreate Support Ticketbutton on the software’stroubleshooting page. However, give some of the resolutions above a shot before sending a support ticket.

Matthew Adams

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He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.

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Power BI Won’t Open On Windows: 4 Quick Fixes#

What can I do if Power BI won’t load?#

1. Confirm That NET Framework 4.7 (or 4.8) is Enabled in Windows 10#

2. Install the Latest Power BI Gateway#

3. Run Power BI With Admin Rights#

4. Install the Correct Power BI Version for 32-bit Platforms#