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I recently downloaded Microsoft Power BI Pro Desktop. I have a ribbon on the side with notifications, favorites, apps, shared with me, workspaces, and sync. I do not have a "file" button on any ribbon (no top ribbon). How do i find this?
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Sounds like you downloaded and installed the Power BI Mobile App, not Desktop.
@erb,
Adding to other's post, you can download Power BI Desktop from the following link.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45331
Regards,
Lydia
Sounds like you downloaded and installed the Power BI Mobile App, not Desktop.
this was the correct answer - was able to get the correct version installed on my desktop and i'm hapilly dashboarding now
@erb,
Glad to hear that the issue is solved, please accept appropriate replies as answer to close this thread.
Regards,
Lydia
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