Download the software
You can download a copy of ArcGIS for Desktop 10.x at the following address:
ArcGIS Desktop is available in three license levels: Basic, Standard, or Advanced. These license levels share the same core applications, user interface, and development environment. Each license level provides additional GIS functionality as you move from Basic to Standard to Advanced. ArcGIS Desktop is currently available in two main formats (ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap) with three license levels: Basic, Standard, and Advanced (formerly ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo, respectively). The latest release of the ArcGIS Desktop platform is 10.5. Ensure that you have uninstalled any previous versions of ArcGIS for Desktop or ArcGIS for Server before running the setup. Under Uninstall Existing ArcGIS Software, click Detect Conflicts to remove previous versions. Extract the ArcGIS for Desktop download file and run setup.exe if the program does not launch automatically. The license also authorizes the same person to use other ArcGIS Desktop applications— ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcGlobe, and ArcScene —on two machines, such as a desktop and laptop computer. However, these applications may not be used on both machines at the same time. Single Use licenses for ArcGIS Pro are authorized through My Esri.
You will need to create and/or use your ESRI Global Account to log in.
When prompted, enter the Authorization Number to access the download screen.
Next, select which version of ArcGIS Desktop you wish to download.
Next, click the download button to download the ArcGIS for Desktop software.
Install and Authorize
How do I install and authorize the software?
Follow these steps to installArcGIS 10.x for Desktop:
- If not already installed, download and install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. This is required to install ArcGIS for Desktop.
- Ensure that you have uninstalled any previous versions of ArcGIS for Desktop or ArcGIS for Server before running the setup. Under Uninstall Existing ArcGIS Software, click Detect Conflicts to remove previous versions.
- Extract the ArcGIS for Desktop download file and run setup.exe if the program does not launch automatically.
- Click Next and accept the license agreement. Choose Complete and click Next. Click Next to accept all default settings, then click Finish.
Follow these steps to authorizethe software:
- Select ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced (Single Use), and click Authorize Now.
- Verify the software you selected is listed at the top of the box. Click OK.
- Select I have installed my software and need to authorize it. Click Next.
- Select Authorize with Esri now using the Internet. Click Next. If you do not have an Internet connection on the computer you intend to install the software on, you can authorize the software using another computer that has Internet access or via e-mail.
- Enter your personal information (2 panels). Click Next on both.
- When prompted, accept the default, I do not wish to authorize any extensions at this time. The extensions will be authorized automatically.
- Enter your 12-character authorization number (EVAxxxxxxxxx), and click Next.
- After the authorization process is complete, click Finish. Authorization typically takes between 30 seconds and 2 minutes.
- Click OK to close the ArcGIS Administrator. The software is ready to use.
Arcgis Advanced License Verification
updated: 07-02-2015