It is recommended that you install Tableau Prep Builder on the same computer as Tableau Desktop. Install Desktop and Prep on the same computer: Tableau Prep Builder is designed to work with Tableau Desktop.See Finding and Resolving Compatibility Issues.

When installing a new version Tableau Desktop, make sure it is compatible with Tableau Server.

Compatibility with Server: Tableau products are not always released at the same time.

For information about how to turn off these features and more, see Change Installation Settings after Installation (Link opens in a new window). Tableau enables certain features for you by default such as usage reporting or automated product updates (Tableau Desktop only).

Note: If you are upgrading, see Upgrade Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep Builder for information about preparing for an upgrade. This article describes how to use the command line to install Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep Builder, and Tableau Desktop Public Edition and perform other installation actions, such as activation and registration, as well as how to uninstall the product.įor more detailed information about finding the installer and your product key, see Where's the installer? and Find Your Product Key.

Utility to extract software keys