PROBLEM

Starting ArcMap, splash screen appears but application fails

Last Published: April 26, 2020

Description

ArcMap startup splash screen appears for 2-3 seconds then disappears and application fails to start.

Cause

Internet Explorer 5 or higher is not installed, or it is not installed properly.

Solution or Workaround

The solution below requires Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher with ArcGIS 8.3, or Internet Explorer 6 or higher with ArcGIS 9.x
Warning:The instructions below include making changes to essential parts of your operating system. It is recommended that you backup your operating system and files, including the registry, before proceeding. Consult with a qualified computer systems professional, if necessary.

Esri cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions; therefore, use caution and proceed at your own risk.

Follow the steps below.
  1. Install Internet Explorer 5 by double-clicking on arcexe80\support\ie5setup\iesetup.exe
    Note:
    Internet Explorer 6 can be obtained from Microsoft directly. See Related Information below.
  2. Copy the following script to a text file.
    Code:
    @echo Registering files...
    @for %%f in (*.dll) do start /wait regsvr32 /s "%%f"
    @for %%f in (*.olb) do start /wait regsvr32 /s "%%f"
    @for %%f in (*.ocx) do start /wait regsvr32 /s "%%f"
    
    @echo Registering Help files...
    cd ..\help
    @for %%f in (*.olb) do start /wait regsvr32 /s "%%f"
  3. Name the file \arcexe80\bin\register_arcinfo8.bat.
  4. Double-click register_arcinfo8.bat to register the DLLs.

Article ID: 000002152

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x
  • ArcMap 9 x

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