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Frixel
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Install Power Bi app (windows 10) or instal the Power Bi program(exe)

Hello all,

 

I get a new laptop and i wonder what is better to do?

Install Power Bi app (windows 10) or install the Power Bi program(exe)

and
Is it so that the app alway automaticly gets his updates and for the program you mus alway`s  download and install the update? 

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Anonymous
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Hi  @Frixel ,

 

Do you mean Power APP

This is the related document, you can view this content:

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/advantages-disadvantages-and-limitations-of-powerapps

https://ridilabs.net/post/2020/07/05/Five-Power-Apps-Limitation-That-You-Need-to-Know.aspx#.YQjl4I77...

https://www.predicagroup.com/blog/powerapps-and-power-bi/

 

Best Regards,

Liu Yang

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Frixel
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So i have a company laptop and the  Installer requires admin privileges on the system to install Power BI Desktop i think that the best is then to install the power bi app.

There are no restrictions to the app for develop reports?

 

VahidDM
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Hi @Frixel ,

 

Please check Microsoft Power BI Download web page, download and install the desktop version on your system.

 

For mor details about "How to install and update power bi desktop" please read below posts:
Where is Power BI Windows App and how can I install it? 

How to update power bi desktop? 

 

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amitchandak
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@Frixel , App from the store is better. You do not need to download and install updates.

 

I discussed it a blog too

Ways to Install Power BI Desktop with Pros and Cons
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Ways-to-Install-Power-BI-Desktop-with-Pros-and-Cons/...

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