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Bug

When setting 'Ask where to save before unpacking', UnpackingProjectPackageOption and UnpackingOtherPackagesOption are adjusted through the Pro.settingsconfig file. The setting is changed in the Options dialog box in ArcGIS Pro, but the action is not honored in ArcGIS Pro's behavior.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000180402
SubmittedOctober 24, 2025
Last ModifiedOctober 29, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.4.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue cannot be reproduced.

Workaround

Appropriate workarounds include:

  • Using the Options dialogue box in ArcGIS Pro to manually toggle the setting.
  • When unpacking a project template or other packages and files, manually save the item in the desired location on the machine after it unpacks into ArcGIS Pro. Optionally, remove the newly unpacked file from the original location it unpacks to.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000180402

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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