Unable to install ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 on a PC. Always get the following error: My system has the most current versions (14.26) installed for both x86 & x64. I have done everything I can think of to no avail: -repair files -uninstall & install files -windows repair (sfc) -uninstall all previous versions -deregistered & reregistered the files All previous versions of ArcGIS have been removed from the computer. Windows registry shows that the most recent version (14.26) is installed on my PC. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.  Can I trick ArcGIS during the install into thinking that the correct files are present (when they in actuality are)? ... View more

I am trying to install ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2 on a Windows 11 (x64) system. The install appears to go smoothly, but when we try to launch the application, we get to the "Loading Document..." stage and then the application just locks for about 3 minutes before it just shuts down. We need to run this version of the application on this laptop because the user needs to use HAZUS 6.1 from FEMA to support work being conducted by the rest of his team. The closest thing I could find to this issue online was this article relating to a 1606 error. I have been through all the recommended troubleshooting steps without a successful resolution. https://www.google.com/search?q=Error+1606%3A+Could+not+access+network+location+NULLDesktop10.8&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1077US1078&oq=Error+1606%3A+Could+not+access+network+location+NULLDesktop10.8&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAtIBCjM0Nzg5ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBTL3LBKGtCJp8QUy9ywShrQiaQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 We have over a dozen successful instances of this program running in the field right now. This is the first request to have this software installed in several months. Something has apparently changed, but I can't figure out what is preventing this program from launching without being run as an administrator. I have given the user full control of the ArcGIS directory where we store the installation files during install, the Python27 directory the install program puts on the hard drive, and to C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS directory, along with all subdirectories and files within those paths, but it still requires administrator permissions to launch. Any ideas or assistance with this issue would be greatly appreciated. ... View more

 Hi everyone, I'm very new to working with ArcGIS software, so apologies in advance if this is a basic or obvious issue — I’m just trying to get this installation working and could really use some help. I'm trying to install ArcGIS Desktop 10.4.1 from an ISO I downloaded from Esri. The reason I’m installing this specific version is because I already have Geoconex Editor installed, which I believe uses ArcGIS Engine 10.4.1 Runtime, and I want to stay compatible. When I run the installer for Desktop, I get the following message: "Upgrade requirement not met. ArcGIS 10.4 for Desktop cannot be installed until the following products are upgraded to 10.4 or uninstalled." But below that message, it doesn’t actually list any conflicting products — the box is totally blank. The help text says it applies to previous versions like 10.1, 10.2, or 10.3.1, but I don’t think I have any of those installed. Just in case, I ran this in Command Prompt to check what ArcGIS stuff is installed:  wmic product get name,version | findstr /i "arcgis" The only results I get are: ArcGIS Pro 3.3.52636 ArcGIS 10.4.1 Engine 10.4.5686   I’m assuming the problem is that I already have ArcGIS Engine 10.4.1, and the Desktop installer is seeing it as a conflict — even though they’re the same version. I’d like to know for sure before I start uninstalling anything. Also worth mentioning: I don’t see any older ArcGIS Desktop versions (like 10.1–10.3.x) in Programs & Features. There is no “Utilities” folder in the ISO I downloaded, so I don’t have access to the ArcGIS Uninstall Utility unless it’s available separately. I’ve tried running the installer as Administrator and cleared my temp files — no change. My questions: Is the install being blocked because of the 10.4.1 Engine already being installed? Do I need to uninstall the Engine, then install Desktop, then reinstall the Engine afterward? If so, how can I get the Engine installer again if I need it back for Geoconex Editor? Thanks so much for any help. I’m just learning all of this as I go, and I really appreciate your patience and advice.   ... View more

I am looking for a way to automate the upgrade process for ArcGIS Pro using the application's built-in capability. I know I can find and download the MSP patches and automate their install, but I was looking for a way to upgrade using the same mechanism ArcGIS Pro uses to find, download, and install the latest update. I found ArcGISUpdate.exe within the applicaton bin directory, and Pro creates a copy under the user's AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\ArcGISUpdate\ArcGISPro directory, but neither program will operate by simply running it - they generates an "Update failed. Download server could not be reached..." error, and I can find no command line switches they will accept. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! ... View more

I am trying to upgrade my enterprise Geodatabase in 10.4.1 to 10.8.i have MSSQL Server 2019 and ArcGIS 10.8. The upgrade button in Geodatabase properties says "This 10.4.1 Geodatabase matches the ArcGIS release you are currently using however, the databse internal such as stored procedures can be upgraded" I want to upgrade the Geodatabase to 10.8. Can anyone help me what could be the problem. i read that while upgrading from Geodatabase 10.4.1 or earlier, all locators in the Geodatabase must be deleted. i dont know what this means??? i dont have any locaters in my Geodatabase. Thanks ... View more