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Bug

Double-clicking the map document in Windows Explorer does not open it in a new ArcMap session.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM059009
SubmittedJuly 13, 2010
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
Version Fixed10.1
StatusFixed

Description

Double-clicking the map document in Windows Explorer does not open it in a new ArcMap session.

Cause

This is a known issue.

Workaround



  1. Start Windows Explorer, browse to C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcGIS\bin\ and double-click on ArcGISFileHandler.exe to start it.
  2. On the Map Options tab, select 'Open in running application'.
  3. Click OK to close the ArcGIS File Handler application.
  4. Start C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcGIS\bin\ArcGISFileHandler.exe again.
  5. On the Map Options tab, select 'Open in new application'.
  6. Click OK to close the ArcGIS File Handler application.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM059009

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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