How to Update Power BI Desktop
- George Apostolov
How to Update Power BI Desktop: step-by-step guide
Open the Power BI desktop and click 'Options and settings'.
Select 'Options'.
Under 'Global', click on 'Updates'.
Enabled the update notifications.
Click 'OK' to apply changes.
Quick answer: To update Power BI Desktop, open the application, click 'Options and settings', and select 'Options'. Next, under 'Global', click 'Updates', enable the update notifications, and click 'OK' to apply your changes.
About this Power BI tutorial
Configure update notifications in Power BI Desktop by adjusting global settings to ensure you always apply the latest changes. This guide shows how to update Power BI Desktop in 5 steps, starting with "Open the Power BI desktop and click 'Options and settings'" and finishing with "Click 'OK' to apply changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to update Power BI Desktop?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Update Semantic Model in Power BI, How to Update the Power BI Report and How to Update Values in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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