New version Power BI not working on Windows 2008 R2 since March 2021 update.

[awisdom_harsco]

[v-deddai1-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @awisdom_harsco ,

Please try to install the latest version of .net framework and try again. In fact, windows 2008 r2 is out of support now. It's better you can upgrade the system. Please refer to the similar post:  https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Error-installing-Power-BI-desktop-on-Windows-Server-2008-R2...

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Best Regards,

Dedmon Dai

[amitchandak]

@awisdom_harsco , Please uninstall, clear the windows temp folder and install it again.

If it does not work, Log and issue https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues

It is in the supported OS list

• Supported Operating System

  Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019

  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop requires Internet Explorer 10 or greater.
    
    Microsoft Power BI Desktop is available for 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) platforms.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=58494