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Installing ArcGIS on your PC
This is a step by step guide to install the Geographic Information System, ArcGIS 10 which you can download or obtain on a DVD from IT Services. If you are based on the campus, you may prefer to pick up the DVD in person because it can take a long time to download the installation files. However, if you don't mind the wait, you can download ArcGIS 10 from ESRI.
If you collect a DVD in person, the authorisation code is printed on the inside of the cover. To get an authorisation code for the download version, please email IT Services.
Before you start
To perform the installation you will need:
- The ArcGIS download or media
- The ArcGIS authorization code
- Administration rights on the PC
- An internet connection
Note: This document contains screen shots taken from a typical installation on a PC running Windows 7.
Installation
Locate the folder containing the files you downloaded and double-click on setup.exe to start the installation or insert the disc obtained from IT Services.
Then follow these step by step instructions:
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Select Setup for ArcGIS Desktop |
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Read the information and click Next > |
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Read the License Agreement If you agree, select I accept the terms in the license agreement Click Next > |
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Select Complete Click on Next > |
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Click Browse if you want to change the destination folder where ArcGIS will be installed The default destination folder will be fine for most installations Click on Next > |
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Click Browse if you want to change the destination folder for Python The default destination folder will be fine for most installations Click on Next > |
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Click Next > to start the installation The ArcGIS installation will take several minutes |
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Wait until the installation is complete |
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To licence your copy of ArcGIS, click Finish |
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Select ArcGIS Desktop - ArcInfo Click OK > |
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Select I have installed my software and need to authorize it Click Next > |
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Make sure your internet connection is working by opening a web page Select Authorize with ESRI now using the Internet Click on Next > |
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Enter your first and last names and put in University of Sussex as the Organization and Address 1 Enter your Email address Click on Next > |
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Select the correct options for the drop down lists Click on Next > |
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Enter the authorization code that you received from IT Services Click on Next > |
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Select I do not want to authorize any extensions at this time Click on Next > Note: the authorization code you received from IT Services will automatically authorize the following extensions:
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Click on Next > |
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Wait for the authorization process Click on Finish > |
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Check that your copy of ArcGIS ahs been licensed by selecting Availability |
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You should see this screen, with the expiry dates for ArcGIS and the extensions Click on OK to finish |
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Start ArcGIS Select Customize, click on Extensions |
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From the Extensions menu, select the extensions that you want to use (this example shows 3D Analyst selected Click on Close |
created on 2011-11-03 by Patricia O'Brien
last updated on 2012-01-23 by David Guest