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joeleizero
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Power BI Report Builder not default app to open .rdl files

How to make Power BI Report Builder the default app to open .rdl files?

The current set up open with Microsoft Report Builder and Power BI Report Builder does not show as an option when attempting to change the default.

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Anonymous
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Hi @joeleizero ,

 

Please try :

  • Go to Default app settings in Windows> Choose default app by files type.
  • Scroll to .rdl-files
  • Click on it and select Report Builder.

vcaitlynmstf_0-1664934596799.png

 

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Caitlyn

If this post helps then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @joeleizero ,

 

Please try :

  • Go to Default app settings in Windows> Choose default app by files type.
  • Scroll to .rdl-files
  • Click on it and select Report Builder.

vcaitlynmstf_0-1664934596799.png

 

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Caitlyn

If this post helps then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

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