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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:
Any ideas on the issue and how to fix it?
Solved! Go to Solution.
Did you try running with Administrative privileges?
Did you try running with Administrative privileges?
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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