To successfully execute a "Power BI Pro Desktop download," remember that the workflow is twofold:

It means you download the standard Power BI Desktop application, but you sign into it using a Power BI Pro license . If you try to publish reports to the cloud using a free license, you cannot share them with colleagues or view them on mobile devices with advanced collaboration features.

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Microsoft releases a new version of Power BI Desktop on the . These updates include new DAX functions, custom visuals, and connector updates. Use the Microsoft Store version to automate updates, or manually check via File > Help > Check for Updates .