# How to Run Power BI

> To launch the desktop application, click the Windows search bar, type 'Power BI Desktop', click the arrow icon to reveal options, and select 'Run as administrator' from the dropdown menu to ensure you have all necessary permissions.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-run-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4cb0ab56e05a00ff8355/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Let's start by clicking the Windows search bar in the taskbar.
2. Type 'Power BI Desktop' into the search field to locate the application.
3. Click the arrow icon to reveal additional options.
4. Choose 'Run as administrator' from the dropdown menu, this ensures you'll have all necessary permissions.