PowerBI Robots

How to Update PowerBI Robots – A Step-by-Step Guide

Camila Pacheco
February 21, 2025

Keeping your PowerBI Robots up to date ensures you get the best performance, new features, and security improvements. Whether you’re using PowerBI Robots for automated report delivery or seamless data distribution, staying updated is essential for a smooth workflow.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the two easy ways to update PowerBI Robots and ensure everything runs perfectly after the update.

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Two ways to update PowerBI Robots

Updating via BackOffice

The easiest way to update PowerBI Robots is through your BackOffice:

✅ Log in to PowerBI Robots BackOffice.
✅ Look for the update banner at the top of the screen.
✅ Click on the banner to download the latest version.

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Updating via PowerBI Robots Agent

You can also update PowerBI Robots directly through the Agent:

✅ Open the PowerBI Robots Agent on your computer.
✅ If a new version is available, you will see an update banner at the bottom.
✅ Click the banner to download the latest version.

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Installation Instructions

Once you’ve downloaded the latest PowerBI Robots update, follow these simple steps:

  1. Unzip the downloaded file.
  2. Run the .exe installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Restart PowerBI Robots to apply the updates.

These improvements ensure that your reporting workflow is not only automated but also optimized for efficiency, collaboration, and branding.

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Important Note for Users with Custom Service Accounts

If your PowerBI Robots Service tab is configured with a user other than LocalSystem, you must reconfigure it after updating:

✅ Go to the Service tab in the PowerBI Robots Agent.
✅ Enter your username and password.
✅ Click Change User to apply the settings.

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Stay updated for the best experience!

Updating PowerBI Robots ensures you have access to new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. By keeping your software up to date, you’ll continue to automate Power BI reports efficiently and securely.

💡 Need help? Check out our PowerBI Robots Documentation for step-by-step guides and troubleshooting tips.

🔗 Ready to experience the new PowerBI Robots? Try it today!

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