ESRI Software Authorization Wizard 10.1

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Introduction

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The ESRI Software Authorization Wizard is a crucial tool used to activate various ESRI software products, including ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 and its subsequent service packs (SPs). This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to launch the wizard and complete the activation process for your ESRI software.

Prerequisites

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Before proceeding with this guide:

* Ensure you have installed a valid version of ESRI's software that requires authorization, such as ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 or higher.

* Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for running ESRI software.

Launching the Software Authorization Wizard

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### Step 1: Locate the ESRI License Manager

The first step is to locate the ESESSENTIALS directory on your local machine, typically found in one of these locations:

* Windows:

* `C:\Program Files (x86)\Common\ArcGIS10_2`

* or

* `C:\ProgramData/ESRI/ArcGIS-Desktop10.1_x64`

For Mac OS X, the location might be:

`/Applications/arcgis10_3_0/Metadata.localized/License`

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Double-clicking on `license manager.exe` or double-tapping it for Mac will launch the License Manager. If prompted by Windows Firewall, click Allow to allow the application through.

Alternatively, you can also find a shortcut named 'ESRI Software Authorization Wizard' in your Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac OS X). Double-clicking on this icon will directly open the wizard.

Activating ArcGIS Desktop

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Once inside the ESRI License Manager:

1. Click Activate under 'ArcGIS Desktop'.

2. Follow the subsequent prompts to enter your product key and/or serial number, if prompted.

3. Once you have entered all required information correctly, click Next >`.

4. If you encounter any issues during activation or receive an error message indicating that your license is invalid, please contact ESRI Support for further assistance.

Troubleshooting

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If you experience difficulties while launching the wizard or encountering errors during activation:

* Ensure that all previous versions of ArcGIS Desktop are completely uninstalled from your system before attempting to re-install and activate a new version.

* Check if any third-party antivirus software is running in background; temporarily disable it until the ESRI license manager has finished its process.

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With these instructions, you should now be able to successfully launch the ESRI Software Authorization Wizard 10.1 for activating your ArcGIS Desktop product(s). If you encounter further issues or have additional questions regarding this topic, please consult either the official ESRI documentation or reach out directly to their support team via phone (1-800-447-6487) or email ('support@esri.com'(mailto:support@esri.com)).

Esri software authorization wizard 10.1