Unable to Open Power BI Desktop

Thanks for the reply from PavanLalwani , please allow me to add some more information
Hi  markefrody ,

You can try the following:

Uninstall the Microsoft Store version of Power BI and update Power BI Desktop: Make sure you are using the latest version of Power BI Desktop. Sometimes, updating the software can resolve compatibility issues. You can download the latest version from the official Microsoft website.

Get Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Additionally, try running Power BI Desktop as an administrator.

You can try to verify if the problem is caused by the program.

Open Windows Settings > About > Advanced system settings and select Environment Variable.

You can also view the following document to learn more information.

Resolve startup issues with Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

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Liu Yang

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