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Anonymous
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Cannot save file because Access is Denied

Hello, 

 

I have been trying to save a file but I wasn't able and recieved an error message that says "Access Denied"?

Does anyone know how to fix this please?

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N0obGuy
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Save your file after transforming the data. DO NOT start manipulating the data. Use the file path to the folder you want to save add ( \ ) followed by the name of your project. For example, C:\Document\Power BI\Project-1.

Marpas
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Helper I

any solutions to this?

I can 'save as' but cant 'save' afterwards.

VijayP
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@Anonymous 

Is this the file created by you or somebody else? if somebody else then you will not be able to!




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Anonymous
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Any workaraound?

Anonymous
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Yes it is, but isn't there a way around it?

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