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mansfjc
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Power BI Desktop Error Message

‎03-01-2016 11:27 AM

When trying to install the latest version of Power BI Desktop, I get the following error message with no hint about how to solve the error:

 

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Any ideas on the issue and how to fix it?

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Greg_Deckler
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‎03-01-2016 11:58 AM

Did you try running with Administrative privileges?



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Greg_Deckler
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‎03-01-2016 11:58 AM

Did you try running with Administrative privileges?



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mansfjc
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In response to Greg_Deckler

‎03-02-2016 05:41 AM

This worked. I deal with multiple clients and was logged in as the admin on one of their sites instead of my personal account for my PC. Once I logged in as me, it installed.

 

Thanks for the idea.

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