HOW TO
Determine which ArcGIS Desktop seat is active
Summary
Instructions provided describe how to determine which ArcGIS Desktop seat is currently active.
Procedure
- Select Start > Programs > ArcGIS > Desktop Administrator.
![[O-Image] Desktop Administrator](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000006185/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wclW.png)
- Click the Software Product folder if it is available. In the right pane there should be a radio button selected next to the current software seat.
![[O-Image] Software Product](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000006185/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wclV.png)
- If a Software Product folder is not visible, click the Availability folder. In the right pane there should be a pull down menu with the current software seat selected.
![[O-Image] Availability](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000006185/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wclT.png)
Article ID:000006185
Software:
- ArcMap 8 x
- ArcMap 9 x
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