Before following any of the steps, make sure you’ve already checked that the file you are trying to open is actually Power BI compatible, which include
I can’t open Power BI files: What can I do about it?
1. Make sure Power Bi files are named appropriately
Rename files if needed Similar to other services, Power Bi may experience difficulties when trying to open and read off of files named using special characters. As such, it is recommended that you keep your filenames simple and made up of only upper and lowercase letters as well as digits. Do not include special characters such as “@”, “&”, “^” etc.
2. Consider a fresh Power BI install
Getting rid of your old Power BI installation
Access the Power BI client with UR Browser and avoid issues with the desktop client for good.
3. Get the latest version of the Power BI desktop client
Power BI is constantly subjected to updates, so make sure you have the latest Desktop or Store App version installed.
4. Use the Web version
The web version of Power BI is the first one to automatically update, so if you find any issues with the desktop version, just switch to the web version. You can use the web version to open your locally stored Power BI file, thus removing the need to use any third-party data recovery software If all else fails, you could consider looking at their forums for frequent discussions and patch notes. Additionally, you can contact customer support and report your problem directly and follow their instructions afterward.
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