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Gesudaraz
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Powerbi desktop version

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<p>I am using Power BI desktop updated version of last month August 2023, downloaded from Microsoft store. Though I formatted my OS more than thrice, but still facing same issue with this tool. Every time, when I start to open PowerBI desktop version, My PC gets hanged all of sudden, along with this PowerBI desktop version. I am getting irritated every time, whenever I run this application. On my laptop. Kindly suggest me, the solution, how I can resolve this. Whether I need to upgrade my RAM from 4GB to 8GB or will it be ok with also ................&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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foodd
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 Yes, the first thing is to upgrade the memory to a minimum of 8 GB, and preferably 16 GB.   Currently, you have the minimum amount of RAM that accommodates the Operating System by itself.  Of equal importance is to look at upgrading the hard drive depending on its size.

 

To make your task easier, Crucial.com has a tool that will scan your computer, and provide compatible memory and hard drive options.    Their pricing is excellent, and they are very reliable.

 

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-get-the-desktop

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foodd
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 Yes, the first thing is to upgrade the memory to a minimum of 8 GB, and preferably 16 GB.   Currently, you have the minimum amount of RAM that accommodates the Operating System by itself.  Of equal importance is to look at upgrading the hard drive depending on its size.

 

To make your task easier, Crucial.com has a tool that will scan your computer, and provide compatible memory and hard drive options.    Their pricing is excellent, and they are very reliable.

 

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/desktop-get-the-desktop

Glad that this worked out for you.   Crucial is a key to memory and storage upgrades.   Best of luck.

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