Power BI Desktop Lag after recent updates

[devhawkio]

Hello,

I am experiencing extreme lag in my Windows 10 Pro 64-bit machines after the recent updates. This occurs in various PBIX files. Downgrading doesn't seem to help. Are there external dependencies that might cause this like .NET?

I also see errors in my event viewer showing MEngineTraceReaderSession faults.

Thank you,

Bobby

[Anonymous]

Hi @devhawkio 

There have been inconsistencies witht he latest release but system lagging might not be one of them.

My system doesn't show any such behaviour.

You may need to check other running processes.

[devhawkio]

Thanks for the reply. I had the same issue in July and then suddenly things were improved mid-month. What troubleshooting steps can I take?

[Anonymous]

Hi @devhawkio 

There are multiple factors which can cause your system slowness.

But, These are the few basic steps I would do.

I would start disk cleanup, click on the "cleanup system files" and check all the boxes and delete. Uncheck any box you might think you need.

Then I would strat "defrag" and let my optimize drive my OS is installed on.

This process will help you a lot.

[devhawkio]

Any ideas where I can get the February 2020 Power BI Desktop download?

The site: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-latest-update-archive

doesn't have a good Feb 2020 link.

[V-lianl-msft]

Hi @devhawkio ,

Is this problem sloved?
If not, please let me know.

Best Regards,
Liang
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[V-lianl-msft]

Hi @devhawkio ,

Select the following links to download this earlier version:

• February 2020 version of Power BI Desktop - 32-bit
• February 2020 version of Power BI Desktop - 64-bit

One thing to clarify is that using an older version of desktop may not open pbix files created based on the new version. Includes reports downloaded from service using the new version of desktop.

Please try repairing before uninstalling,it works for some people.

Best Regards,
Liang
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[amitchandak]

@devhawkio , if you are sure it after 13 August and because of August 2020 release.

The check and log and issue - https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues

There are already some issues reported if your is the same as those then vote and update.

Also, Refer this - https://www.thebiccountant.com/speedperformance-aspects/

[devhawkio]

It looks like it may be similar to this:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/New-Power-BI-Desktop-interface-keeps-freezing-HELP/idi-p/970...

I will try the Feb 2020 install and see if it helps.