Some are finding that ArcGIS Explorer Desktop does not start on a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet. This is due to a graphics card driver. Some have found that updating with this driver resolves the issue.
"Ah ha! I got this working. There is a driver that isn't being picked up as being the latest and it works. Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 9.18.10.3071 dated 3/19/2013 (11 days after 9.17.10.3062)
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