Install Power Automate Desktop

Use desktop flows to automate actions and business processes on your desktop environment. Use the desktop and web recorders to build flows while editing the recorded actions in real-time across the web or desktop.

In this post, we will install the tool in our system.

Pre-requisites

  1. Microsoft Flow Account (Microsoft 365 license)

Power Automate is part of Microsoft 365 services. You will need a license for it. But, for learning purposes, you can opt for Microsoft 365 Developer program.

Update: From March 2021, Power Automate Desktop is free to use for Windows 10 User. Login with your Personal Windows 10 account.

Installing Power Automate Desktop

Login to flow.microsoft.com and click on My Flows.

On the right side under Install -> select Power Automate Desktop.

This will download a setup with approx. size of 175 MB. Launch the setup once downloaded. Click on Next.

Select the installation path and make sure ChromeDriver and Edge Web Driver is selected.

You will need administrator permissions to install. When installation gets completed, make sure to install the extension for your preferred browser.

Click on the browser links and add extension. I have selected Chrome Browser.

Launch the Power Automate Desktop and Login.

If you are seeing a message related to the Dataverse database asking you to create a new environment. You can refer to my post here to fix it.

We have successfully installed the Power Automate Desktop. Start creating flows and happy automating.

Thank you All!!! Hope you find this useful.

Published by Jagdish Kumawat

I am a chatbot consultant and developer with a passion for building conversational AI solutions that can help businesses enhance customer engagement, improve efficiency, and increase ROI. I founded Dewiride Technologies, a conversational AI consultancy that specializes in building chatbots and SaaS solutions for businesses. With years of experience in the field, I have honed my skills in building chatbots using popular platforms such as Microsoft Bot Framework, Dialogflow, RASA, Power Virtual Agents, and Amazon LEX. In addition to chatbots, I also specialize in developing custom SaaS solutions that are designed to streamline business operations and enhance productivity. My core expertise lies in building Microsoft Teams apps and bots. I understand the importance of collaboration and communication in today's fast-paced business world, and I work tirelessly to create chatbots and apps that can help teams work more effectively and efficiently. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. I understand that the world of AI is constantly evolving, and I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowledge. Whether you need a simple chatbot for customer service or a more complex AI-powered virtual assistant, I have the expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that can help take your business to the next level. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how I can help your business, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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