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Anonymous
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Allowing uncertified visuals in Power BI desktop after applying group policies

Hi All,

 

We have downloaded March version of Power BI desktop (2.115.842.0) and also configured Group Policy to restrict use of only certified visuals.

 

Group Policy is configured as directed in https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-admin-portal#custom-visuals-settings. Checking the registry I can see:

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop

EnableUncertifiedVisuals = 0 (type: REG_DWORD)

 

In Power BI, I'm able to browse and import uncertified visuals from marketplace. I'm also able to add them to the canvas. I expected to either not see them in the marketplace or not import them, certainly not being able add them to the canvas. I'm concerned that I don't understand the expected behavior or I have the GP configured wrong. Any assistance in understanding the behavior or confirmation on GP/registry settings would be appreciated!

 

Thanks in advance!

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Brunner_BI
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Are you logged into your account? The policy is only enforced when you are logged in from what I have seen.

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Anonymous
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After working with SCCM team, uncertified visuals is not allowing in Power BI desktop after applying the group policy.

 

Thanks for all!

RichieD
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