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jibran
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9 years ago
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Remove the data source

Hi,   How can I remove previous data sources in Power BI Desktop. Actually I am getting an error when I try to connect to Oracle Database since morning, actually we upgrade database and add new po...
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  • v-qiuyu-msft's avatar
    v-qiuyu-msft
    9 years ago

    Hi jibran,

     

    You can remove the data sources in the current file or previous used data sources in desktop. You can go to File-> Options and settings-> Data source settings loike below:

     

    Best Regards,
    Qiuyun Yu

     

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v-qiuyu-msft
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9 years ago

Hi jibran,

 

You can remove the data sources in the current file or previous used data sources in desktop. You can go to File-> Options and settings-> Data source settings loike below:

 

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu

 

bchager's avatar
bchager
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8 years ago

How this actually explains how to disconnect from a data source escapes me...

  • jibran's avatar
    jibran
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    8 years ago

    Hi,

    On your Power bi Desktop Go to File -> Options and Settings -> Data Source Settings.

    It will take you to the data source page there you can delete the data base source.

    Click on edit permission which will open another pop up that allows you to delete the source as shown

    • marialester19's avatar
      marialester19
      New Member
      8 years ago

      I do not have those options. Thoughts? 

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      6 years ago

      This is misinformation you clearly have an option to delete credentials not remove the source.  Why did you post this?