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Bug

ArcCatalog crashes when a user Options > File Types > New Type... > Import File Type From Registry... and is not running the application as an Administrator.

Last Published: April 14, 2017 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000103510
SubmittedMarch 9, 2017
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle.  If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

1. Run either ArcCatalog or ArcMap as an Administrator and the functionality will work as expected.2. Instead of clicking OK from the Registered File Types dialog, click Cancel.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000103510

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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