Skip to main content
cancel
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

To celebrate FabCon Vienna, we are offering 50% off select exams. Ends October 3rd. Request your discount now.

Reply
Anonymous
Not applicable

Power Launch Error

‎05-30-2020 06:56 AM

Hi,

     I am getting the following error while launching Power BI. I can't follow the point2 in the link mentioned. Can someone help how to get rid of the launch error?

ThnxPBI Error.PNG

Labels:
Message 1 of 3
426 Views
0
2 REPLIES 2
GilbertQ
Super User
Super User

‎05-31-2020 02:45 PM
Hi there

It appears that you have a DirectQuery to a SQL Server connecting via Named Pipes

I would suggest you chat to your DBA to solve this issue.




Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

Proud to be a Super User!







Power BI Blog

Message 2 of 3
385 Views
0
Anonymous
Not applicable
In response to GilbertQ

‎06-05-2020 02:09 AM

sorry couldn't follow you. I have this installed on my personal PC.

Message 3 of 3
368 Views
0

Helpful resources

Announcements
September Power BI Update Carousel

Power BI Monthly Update - September 2025

Check out the September 2025 Power BI update to learn about new features.

FabCon Atlanta 2026 carousel

FabCon Atlanta 2026

Join us at FabCon Atlanta, March 16-20, for the ultimate Fabric, Power BI, AI and SQL community-led event. Save $200 with code FABCOMM.

View All
Top Solution Authors
View All
Top Kudoed Authors
View All