Separate Your Power BI Versions: How to Change Icons in Windows 11

Separate Your Power BI Versions; How to Change Icons in Windows 11

In a previous blog, we explored the different versions of Power BI Desktop, including the standard Power BI Desktop and Power BI Desktop RS, tailored for Power BI Report Server. In another blog, we examined the two variations of the standard Power BI Desktop: the Microsoft Store version and the Downloaded version. We also discussed scenarios where having both versions installed side-by-side might be necessary. If you haven’t read those posts yet, I recommend checking them out for helpful insights.

In this blog, we focus on a common challenge when using both versions side-by-side: they share the same icon, making it difficult to quickly tell them apart. This often results in opening the wrong version and disrupting your workflow.

To address this, I’ll guide you through customising the application icons for Power BI Desktop on Windows 11. For those who prefer watching tutorials, here’s a link to the YouTube video:

If you’d rather read through the steps, keep scrolling.

Why Customise Power BI Icons?

As I have already explained here, Power BI Desktop versions serve different purposes. Having both versions installed is recommended for advanced users and organisations with specific use cases. However, their identical icons can cause confusion, particularly when managing multiple projects or workflows.

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