: Historically, Microsoft’s primary download page often defaults to the 32-bit version to ensure maximum compatibility. However, as of recent years, Microsoft has begun pushing the 64-bit version as the standard for new users. Always verify which you are downloading.
There is only one specific reason to choose PBIDesktopSetup.exe (32-bit):
The primary difference between these two files is the system architecture they are designed for. pbidesktopsetup-x64.exe : This is the
Expect the pbidesktopsetup.exe (no-architecture) name to eventually redirect to the 64-bit installer, with the 32-bit version moved to a "legacy downloads" section.
On low-RAM systems (4 GB or less), the 64-bit version consumes ~200-300 MB more base memory due to larger pointer sizes, causing more page file usage, which slows performance.