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Noob Question - Unable to Connect to a SQL DB when Power BI is opened as "user" and not admin
I am brand new to Power BI and attempting to get it setup on my computer to test out for our firm. When I try to connect to a SQL Instance local on my computer I receive the following error. I ...
Hi ldragos
You may refer to below post.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/can-t-connect-to-SQL-without-admin-rights/td-p/13810
Regards,
Cherie
v-cherch-msft
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Microsoft EmployeeHi ldragos
You may refer to below post.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/can-t-connect-to-SQL-without-admin-rights/td-p/13810
Regards,
Cherie
I tried to uninstall and reinstall, twice. I'm getting the same behavior on two different computers. I have a trace I could email to you. I don't see how to attach it to this thread.
Thank you!
Does anyone have any idea that would assist me to be able to run Power BI as local user and connect to SQL DB?
- v-cherch-msft
Hi ldragos
I would recommend you open a support ticket on the support.powerbi.com site.
Regards,
Cherie