ArcGIS Pro crshes on startup, every time.

[PhilipWhite1]

This began within the past couple of weeks. I was running 2.0. I had hoped an update would fix the problem; I couldn't actually open Pro to run an update, so I downloaded and installed 2.1. Problem still persists. ArcGIS Pro crashes upon launch everytime.

Running Windows 7, 64 bit.

[Scott_Harris · Accepted solution]

We've seen a few cases where a recent Microsoft patch causes crashing of ArcGIS Pro (and other applications) -  Here is information on the problem patch (and some solutions) - .NET Framework January 2018 Rollup Known Issue KB4074906 - "TypeInitializationException" or "FileFor... 

[dmacq]

Same issue described. I did solution one in the link above and all is well. Always an adventure!

[PhilipWhite1]

As also reported by Drew M, solution 1 from Scott's link worked and only took a few seconds.

Thanks!

[DanPatterson_Retired]

You should indicate your operating system.  The 'issue' seems to apply to certain versions of windows etc.

I have been running 2.0 and 2.1 without issues with windows 10 but I don't use any server data

[JasonWegner]

This was happening to me this fall as well.  No amount of fixes mentioned above worked, but starting as administrator does the trick.  Once I was able to get it started, I noticed there was a recommended update.  Not sure if that's what triggered it, because it still won't start outside of administrator mode.  But at least it starts now.

[Scott_Harris]

Hi Jason,

This may not be the same issue caused by the Microsoft patch. If you ever see a crash again, please contact Esri Technical Support at 888-377-4575.

-Scott

[MichaelVolz]

You might want to check the permissions setup in your profile to the c-drive of your computer where the Pro software is installed.  Running as administrator would allow access to all c-drive locations that might otherwise be restricted in the normal profile.  Something that you could discuss with your IT dept.