Solved: Open "PowerBI" Desktop using PowerShell

Rohitb · ‎08-05-2024

Hello,

I have a requirement where I have to open PowerBI Desktop Application via PowerShell / Python / cmd.
& also open a PBIX File using PowerShell / Python / cmd .

Can someone help me with this ?

NandanHegde · ‎08-05-2024

You can use Start-Process command to open a PBIX file :

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-powershell/how-to-prompt-for-program-to-open-file-wit...

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NandanHegde · ‎08-05-2024

You can use Start-Process command to open a PBIX file :

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-powershell/how-to-prompt-for-program-to-open-file-wit...

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