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Identify Power BI Desktop version that created a particular PBIX?
I have a client running the September 2023 release of PBIRS with customized authentication. They have been loathe to upgrade the PBIRS server version for fear of breaking the custom authentication, but want to make changes to a PBIX. Is there any way to determine what version of Power BI Desktop created a PBIX? Presuming that is the case, what's the chance that I could locate an install kit for that old version of the desktop tool?
-- Tony
Hi erosal
Yes, here are the steps:
- Make a copy of the pbix version
- With the copied version, rename the file and change the extension from ".pbix" to ".zip"
- Open the zip file and you'll notice a few files. You'll likely want to look in the Setting file. Open it with a text editor and you'll fine a JSON with the version number.
- Then, cross-check that verison number with Microsoft's Power BI changelog:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-change-log - Once you've identified the version number, you can download and install an archived version here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-latest-update-archive?tabs=powerbi-desktop
Hope that helps
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hnguy71Super User
Hi erosal
Yes, here are the steps:
- Make a copy of the pbix version
- With the copied version, rename the file and change the extension from ".pbix" to ".zip"
- Open the zip file and you'll notice a few files. You'll likely want to look in the Setting file. Open it with a text editor and you'll fine a JSON with the version number.
- Then, cross-check that verison number with Microsoft's Power BI changelog:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-change-log - Once you've identified the version number, you can download and install an archived version here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-latest-update-archive?tabs=powerbi-desktop
Hope that helps
- v-menakakota
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Hi erosal ,
Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.
I would also take a moment to thank hnguy71 , for actively participating in the community forum and for the solutions you’ve been sharing in the community forum. Your contributions make a real difference.
I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you.
Best Regards,
Community Support Team- v-menakakota
Hi erosal ,
I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you.Best Regards,
Community Support Team