Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error

Error Message

When launching ArcGIS Administrator normally or as a local administrator and clicking the Data License folder, ArcGIS Desktop does not respond and throws an error:

"Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error! Program...Abnormal program termination."

Cause

The logged in user does not have access to the DataLicenses.dat file.

Solution or Workaround

• Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\ProgramData\ESRI\DataLicense and remove DataLicenses.dat.
• Grant logon user full access to C:\ProgramData\ESRI\DataLicense.
  1. Right-click the DataLicense folder and go to Properties.
  2. Click on the Security tab and verify logon user has full access. If not, click on the Edit button, click Add, and provide or search for the login account. Once added, grant full access to DataLicense folder.
• Run ArcGIS Administrator as local administrator. Go to Start > All Programs > ArcGIS. Right-click ArcGIS Administrator choose the option to 'Run as administrator.'