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Bug

Map documents (MXDs) preserve the layers' old server information after resetting the data source, which causes slowness in opening the documents if the older server is taken off the network.

Last Published: August 11, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM038965
SubmittedOctober 2, 2008
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found9.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

No Public Explanation

Workaround

1. Add an entry in the client's host file in system32\drivers\etc folder.'127.0.0.1 my-ArcSDE-server-name'.2. Remove the machine node from the domain controller to unregister the server off the domain.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM038965

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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