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Arunsaik
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Accidently save my dash board in power point file type how to get it back

Hi all,

 

Accidently saved my power bi dashboard in microsoft power point file format. (while trying take the file name from a PPT).

Now I can't open the file in Microsoft Power point. Help me to get it back into power bi application.

 

Thanks in advance

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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@Arunsaik , I think you renamed pbix to power point

 

Open that folder in explore. Then type Cmd in Address Bar/location bar

 

on cmd prompt type

rename file.ppt file.pbix

 

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Arunsaik
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Thanks for the help @amitchandak 

MahyarTF
Memorable Member
Memorable Member

Hi,

Just change the extension of the file to PBIX (ABC.PPT --> ABC.PBIX).

Mahyartf
amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@Arunsaik , I think you renamed pbix to power point

 

Open that folder in explore. Then type Cmd in Address Bar/location bar

 

on cmd prompt type

rename file.ppt file.pbix

 

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