Install Power Automate

Before you install Power Automate on your device, make sure that it meets the system requirements.

Download and install Power Automate using an MSI installer or from Microsoft Store. Use the following table to choose the method that fits your scenario.

You can use the Power Automate for desktop store installation in conjunction with the runtime application, which you can install from the MSI.

By default, Power Automate for desktop honors the proxy settings specified in Windows. To learn how to override this configuration for the Power Automate console, go to Power Automate for desktop using a proxy server. To learn how to configure proxy settings for the machine runtime, go to override them after install.

Install Power Automate using the MSI installer

1. Download the Power Automate installer and save the file, Setup.Microsoft.PowerAutomate.exe, to your desktop or Downloads folder. The download link always points to the latest version of the installer. If you need a specific version, contact your IT administrator.

2. Run the Setup.Microsoft.PowerAutomate.exe file. If your browser downloads a file with a different name or redirects you to the Microsoft Store, make sure you're using the direct download link for the MSI installer.

3. Follow the instructions in the Power Automate for desktop setup installer.

4. Make your selections for each feature:

   • Power Automate for desktop is the app you use to build, edit, and run desktop flows.

   • Machine-runtime app allows you to connect your machine to the Power Automate cloud and harness the full power of robotic process automation (RPA). Learn more about machine management.

   • Install required files for UI automation in Java applets. Close all Java-related processes before you install these files.

5. Select the check box to agree to the terms of use, and then select Install.

If the installation fails

If the installation stops with a message such as "There's a problem installing," stops partway through, returns an MSI error code, or ends without displaying an error, go to the installation troubleshooting guide for help.

If you're installing on a virtual desktop such as VDI, Azure Virtual Desktop, or a multisesion Windows operating system, review system requirements for the considerations that apply to VM images and mult-user session enabled Windows operating systems before you retry.

For scripted or enterprise-wide deployment, go to Install Power Automate silently.

.NET 10 requirement for MSI installer

Starting with version 2.69, Power Automate for desktop requires the .NET 10 runtime. The Power Automate MSI installer downloads and installs the .NET 10 runtime if it isn't already on the machine. Without .NET 10, computers need internet access to these URLs:

• https://aka.ms/dotnet/8.0/windowsdesktop-runtime-win-x64.exe
• https://aka.ms/dotnet/8.0/windowsdesktop-runtime-win-x86.exe

Power Automate for desktop uses the .NET 10 runtime to bring you the best and latest UI experience. The x86 package is required even on x64 operating systems because some automation modules within Power Automate are only available in 32-bit mode.

If you receive an error indicating that a .NET 8 runtime failed to install, it might be because your computer can't connect to these URLs or one of the packages didn't install. To fix this issue, install these runtime packages manually on the machine. After installation, future versions of Power Automate don't download the .NET 8 runtime.

1. Check that your computer can connect to both URLs listed earlier. Corporate firewalls or proxy servers might block these connections.
2. Download both runtime packages manually from the URLs and install them on the machine.
3. After you install the .NET 10 runtime manually, run the Power Automate installer again.

Install Power Automate from Microsoft Store

1. Go to the Power Automate for desktop install page located in the Microsoft Store.
2. Select Download to download Power Automate desktop from the Microsoft Store. You can also select View in Store to go to the Microsoft Store desktop experience.

Update Power Automate desktop

• Microsoft Store download: Always automatically updates.
• MSI installer – version 2.54 or newer: Automatically updates if you configure automatic updates. To learn about managing Power Automate for desktop using System Center Configuration Manager, go to Manage Power Automate for desktop on Windows.
• MSI installer – versions older than 2.54: You need to manually update. By default, Power Automate for desktop notifies you when a new version is available. Select Update to automatically download and open the latest installer for your region. You must have admin permissions on your local computer to perform the update. Updating to the latest version is recommended to have the latest features and bug fixes.

Determine which install you have on your computer

If you already have Power Automate installed on your machine but didn't install it, check whether it's the Microsoft Store version or the MSI version:

By default, Power Automate for desktop notifies you when a new version is available. Select Update to download the latest installer for your region. Depending on your version, the download can start in your browser. When the download finishes, run the downloaded installer and follow the setup instructions to complete the update. You must have admin permissions on your local computer to perform the update. To get the latest features and bug fixes, update to the latest version.

If you don't have admin rights on your device, you can't complete the MSI update yourself. Contact your IT administrator to run the update, or use the Microsoft Store installation, which updates automatically and doesn't require admin rights.

• If Power Automate for desktop appears in the list, it's the MSI version.
• If Power Automate (without "for desktop") appears, it's the Microsoft Store version.

Troubleshoot common installation issues

If you experience problems during installation, try the following solutions. For detailed troubleshooting, go to the Power Automate desktop installation troubleshooting guide.

Installation fails with no error message

If the installer stops or closes without displaying an error:

1. Run the installer as an administrator. Right-click Setup.Microsoft.PowerAutomate.exe and select Run as administrator.
2. Make sure no previous version of Power Automate is installed. Go to Settings > Apps and remove any existing Power Automate installation.
3. Check that your machine meets the system requirements.

Installation fails with error code 1603

Error code 1603 typically indicates a permissions or registry issue. To resolve the problem:

1. Verify that you have admin permissions on the machine.
2. Close all running instances of Power Automate and related processes.
3. Check the Windows Event Viewer for more details about the error.

Can't launch Power Automate after installation

If you installed Power Automate but can't find or launch it:

1. Search for Power Automate in the Start menu.
2. If it doesn't appear, check Settings > Apps to verify the installation completed.
3. Make sure you can connect to the Power Automate cloud service. If you see a connection error, check your network settings and proxy configuration.
4. Try signing out and signing back in to the application.

Version mismatch across environments

If you need the same version of Power Automate across multiple machines (for example, in development and production environments):

1. Check the installed version on each machine by opening Power Automate for desktop and going to Help > About.
2. Download the latest installer and deploy it to all machines.
3. For managed environments, consider using the silent installation option to deploy a specific version consistently.

Uninstall Power Automate

1. Open the Start menu > Settings > Apps.
2. Search for Power Automate, and then select it.
3. Select Uninstall.