However, some users have stated in forum posts that Power BI Desktop won’t launch. Consequently, those users can’t utilize the BI Desktop software.

What can I do if Power BI won’t load?

1. Confirm That NET Framework 4.7 (or 4.8) is Enabled in Windows 10

2. Install the Latest Power BI Gateway

Outdated Power BI gateway pipe restrictions can block users launching BI Desktop. To fix that, update the Power BI gateway by clicking Download Gateway on the gateway page. Then users can install the latest data gateway for BI by opening its setup wizard. Learn how to change the data source in Power BI with these step-by-step instructions.

3. Run Power BI With Admin Rights

4. Install the Correct Power BI Version for 32-bit Platforms

Those fixes might get Power BI Desktop up and running for some users. Users can get also send BI support tickets to Microsoft by clicking the Create Support Ticket button on the software’s troubleshooting page. However, give some of the resolutions above a shot before sending a support ticket.

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