Power BI is a business analytics tool that is developed by Microsoft. It helps in data visualization, creating interactive reports, and sharing insights. If you are new to data analysis, installing Power BI Desktop is the first step to get started.
In this blog, we will walk you through the installation process of Power BI Desktop on your Windows Machine in a few simple steps. So let’s get started!
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System Requirements
To install any software, we need to know the system requirements. Similarly, before going through the installation steps for Power BI Desktop, we need to check whether your computer meets the basic requirements.
| Component |
Requirement |
| .NET Framework |
4.8
If the server does not have internet access, you can manually install .NET Framework from Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 (Offline Installer) for Windows. |
| Hard Disk |
Power BI server requires a minimum of 1GB of available hard disk space. Additional space will be required on the database server that is hosting the report server database. |
| Memory |
Minimum: 1GB
Recommended: At least 4GB |
| Processor Speed |
Minimum: x64 Processor: 1.4 GHz
Recommended: 2.0 GHz or faster |
| Processor type |
X64 Processor: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T, Intel Pentium IV with EM64T support |
| Operating System |
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
Windows Server 2019 Standard
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Professional
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 11 |
If your computer meets the above Power BI system requirements, then you are good to go to download and install Power BI Desktop.
Downloading Power BI Desktop
Step 1: Visit the Official Microsoft Download Page (Website)
In the first step, go to the official website of Power BI on any web browser.
Step 2: Click on the Download Button
In the next step, click on the Download PBI Desktop button. After that, you will be redirected to the Microsoft Store application. Install the application from there. It is a 1GB file; therefore, it may take a few minutes to install.
Step 3: Installation Complete
After the installation is complete, click on the app icon to open Power BI Desktop.
How to Use Microsoft Power BI Desktop
1. Once you have installed the application, you can install Power BI Desktop from your desktop shortcut or even in the Start menu.
2. Next, just click on the blank report button. This will lead you to the main interface of Power BI.
You have successfully installed Power BI into your system. Now you can use it to perform different operations like getting data, enriching pre-existing data models, and creating reports so that you can publish and share.
Conclusion
It is easy to install Power BI Desktop. With this tool, you can analyze and visualize data with ease and speed. Power BI’s advanced features will assist you in exploring data, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Just follow this guide, and soon enough, you will have Power BI installed to provide better insights and support for your decision-making.
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