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MarcinS
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8 years ago

Power BI Desktop for RS - user context

Hi,   when I'm using PBI Desktop for Report Server I don't have a clear information in a context of which user I'm currently working. I assume PBI Desktop uses Windows User when for example sends ...
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mgmeyer
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8 years ago

That is correct the default is to use the current Windows user account, you can use custom or basic auth if you server is configure for it though. For the Windows scenario is you want to run Desktop as a different user you have to right click on it and select 'Run as different user'.

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rpresser
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8 years ago

Except it is not possible to right click and use "run as different user". That's just not in the context menu.

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    mgmeyer
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    8 years ago

    If you hold down the Shift key when you right click you should see additional options in the context menu.