Install ArcGIS Pro version 3.3 from the UW Network

Note: Functional knowledge and use of this application is the responsibility of the user.

Note: Access to ArcGIS Pro and the files saved there will be removed if you are no longer at UW.

Introduction

The University of Wyoming provides the ArcGIS Pro software package free of charge for installation on academic teaching and research use only. In order to install the software the computer must be connected to the UW Network. To install ArcGIS Pro from the UW network and obtain an ArcGIS Pro account, please submit the software request form.

Note: Once eligibility has been confirmed, you will receive an email providing details on finalizing the setup of your ArcGIS Online account and that your access to the software share has been granted.

If you would like an ArcGIS Online account, create one with these instructions.

You may find that you need to upgrade your .net installation for this software.  You can download that from Microsoft.

 

Procedure to Install ArcGIS Pro

  1. Go to the Start button and in the search bar type: \\uwapps\ArcGISPro-3.3$

Screenshot of the Windows Search interface with a network path entered into the search box: \\uwapps\ArcGISPro-3.3$. The search results show the network location as the Best match and identify it as a Run command. The selected result is highlighted in the left pane. In the details pane on the right, options are available to Open the network location or Map network drive. The screenshot demonstrates how to access a shared network path using Windows Search.

Screenshot of Windows File Explorer open to the network share \\uwapps\ArcGISPro-3.3$. The contents of the shared folder are displayed in Details view with columns for Name, Date modified, and Type. Visible items include a Documentation folder, several ArcGIS Pro installation files, and a setup configuration file. The folder path is shown in the address bar at the top of the window, indicating the user has successfully connected to the ArcGIS Pro network share. The screenshot demonstrates the contents of the ArcGIS Pro installation repository after opening the shared network location.

  1. Run the installer ArcGISPro.msi Windows Installer file and when the wizard opens click Next.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard. The welcome screen features a blue background with the ArcGIS Pro logo and branding, along with the ArcGIS 2024 label in the upper-right corner. The Esri logo and tagline appear in the lower-right area of the window. At the bottom of the setup wizard are Next > and Cancel buttons, allowing the user to continue with or exit the installation process. The screenshot represents the initial screen displayed when launching the ArcGIS Pro installer.

  1. On the Welcome screen, click Next.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard welcome screen. The page displays a welcome message titled "Welcome to the ArcGIS Pro Setup program" and recommends closing all running Windows programs before continuing with the installation. Additional text explains that clicking Cancel will exit the installer and close any running programs, while clicking Next will continue the installation process. A copyright and legal warning regarding unauthorized reproduction and distribution of the software is also displayed. At the bottom of the window are Back (disabled), Next >, and Cancel buttons. A blue ArcGIS-themed graphic appears along the left side of the installer window.

  1. Review the License Agreement and then click on the I Accept the master agreement radio button and then click Next

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard displaying the Master Agreement page. The page contains the Esri software license agreement, titled "Master Agreement (E204CW)", with a revision date of February 9, 2024 and the notice "IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY." A scrollable text box displays the agreement terms. Below the agreement are two radio button options: "I accept the master agreement" and "I do not accept the master agreement." The I accept the master agreement option is selected. Additional controls include a Print button and a link labeled "Agreement PDFs (all languages)." At the bottom of the window are Back, Next >, and Cancel buttons for navigating the installation process.

  1. Select who you want to the software to be available for.  Click Next.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard displaying the Installation Context page. The page asks who the application should be installed for and provides two radio button options: "Anyone who uses this computer (all users)" and "Only for me (jmorger)." The Anyone who uses this computer (all users) option is selected. Navigation buttons labeled Back, Next >, and Cancel are displayed at the bottom of the window, allowing the user to continue, return to the previous step, or exit the installation. The ArcGIS logo appears in the upper-right corner of the installer window.

  1. On the Select Features screen, click Next.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard displaying the Select Features page. The page allows users to choose which ArcGIS Pro components will be installed. A feature tree on the left shows ArcGIS Pro as the main application, with optional subcomponents including AI Models, Semantic Search, and Tool Suggestions. The selected feature, ArcGIS Pro, is highlighted. On the right, a Feature Description pane explains that ArcGIS Pro supports data visualization, advanced analysis, and authoritative data maintenance in both 2D and 3D. The installation location is shown as C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Pro\, with a Change... button available to modify the install path. Navigation buttons labeled Back, Next >, and Cancel appear at the bottom of the window.

  1. Select if you want to participate in the Esri User Experience program select the radio box and then click Install to begin the install process.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard displaying the Ready to Install the Program page. The page indicates that the installation wizard is ready to begin installing ArcGIS Pro. Instructions explain that users can click Back to review or change installation settings or Cancel to exit the wizard. A checkbox labeled "Click here to participate in the Esri User Experience Improvement program (Recommended)" is selected, indicating participation in Esri's anonymous feedback program. A link to learn more about the program is displayed below the checkbox. At the bottom of the window are Back, Install, and Cancel buttons, with the Install button ready to begin the installation process. The ArcGIS logo appears in the upper-right corner of the installer window.

  1. The install will process and make take a while to complete. If presented with a User Account Control request, click Yes. When done you will receive a notice that the install was completed successfully, click Finish.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Setup installation wizard displaying the installation completion screen. A message at the top states "ArcGIS Pro has been successfully installed." Additional text instructs the user to click the Finish button to exit the installer. A checked checkbox labeled "Run ArcGIS Pro now." indicates that the application will launch automatically after the installer closes. At the bottom of the window, the Finish button is enabled and highlighted as the primary action, while the Back and Cancel buttons are disabled. A blue ArcGIS-themed graphic appears along the left side of the installer window.

  1. When you launch ArcGIS Pro for the first time you will be presented with a Sign In prompt. Click the down arrow next to Your ArcGIS organization's URL.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Sign In window displayed after launching ArcGIS Pro. The sign-in page includes fields for Username and Password, along with Sign In and Cancel buttons. A message at the top states that ArcGIS Pro wants to access the user's ArcGIS Online account information. Below the sign-in form is a section labeled "Your ArcGIS organization's URL." A red circle highlights the drop-down arrow on the right side of this section, indicating where users should click to enter or select their organization's ArcGIS portal URL. Alternative sign-in options using GitHub, Facebook, Google, and Apple accounts are displayed below. A Sign In Using Browser link appears in the lower-right corner, and a Sign in automatically checkbox is visible in the lower-left corner of the window.

  1. Type uwyo into the URL field and click Continue.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Sign In window showing the organization sign-in configuration screen. The Your ArcGIS organization's URL section is expanded, and the text field contains "uwyo", which will be combined with the displayed domain suffix ".maps.arcgis.com" to form the organization's ArcGIS portal URL. A Remember this URL checkbox appears below the field and is not selected. A blue Continue button is displayed to the right, allowing the user to proceed with sign-in. Alternative sign-in options using GitHub, Facebook, Google, and Apple accounts are shown below the organization URL section. A Sign In Using Browser link is visible in the lower-right corner, and a Sign in automatically checkbox appears in the lower-left corner of the window.

  1. Click the UWYO button.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Sign In window configured for the University of Wyoming ArcGIS organization. A heading near the center of the window reads "Sign in to University of Wyoming with Esri." A large blue button labeled UWYO is displayed, providing access to the university's single sign-on authentication system. Below the button is a drop-down menu labeled ArcGIS login for selecting an alternative sign-in method. A Privacy link appears beneath the sign-in options. In the lower-right corner of the window is a Sign In Using Browser link, and a Sign in automatically checkbox is selected in the lower-left corner. The screenshot demonstrates the final sign-in step before authenticating with University of Wyoming credentials.

  1. Sign in with your UW credentials.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Sign In window displaying the University of Wyoming Wyo Login authentication page within ArcGIS Pro. The page features University of Wyoming branding, including the UW logo and a banner labeled "Wyo Login." Below the banner, instructions prompt the user to "Enter Your User Name and Password." Empty text fields for Username and Password are displayed, along with an option labeled "I want to change my password" and a link labeled "I forgot my password." Scroll bars are visible along the right and bottom edges of the embedded sign-in page. A Sign in automatically checkbox is selected in the lower-left corner of the ArcGIS Sign In window, and a Sign In Using Browser link appears in the lower-right corner. The screenshot demonstrates the final University of Wyoming credential entry screen used to authenticate ArcGIS Pro access.

  1. Click on Settings on the left side of the screen.
    Screenshot of an application navigation menu. The Home option is selected and highlighted with a light blue background and a house icon. Below it are Learning Resources, represented by an open book icon, and Settings, represented by a gear icon. The Settings option appears in blue text and is positioned beneath a horizontal divider line. The screenshot demonstrates the location of the Settings menu within the application's navigation panel.

  1. Click on Licensing in the menu.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro backstage menu displayed on a blue background. The menu includes options such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Portals, Licensing, and Options. The Licensing option is highlighted with a lighter blue selection bar, indicating it is currently selected. A back arrow icon appears at the top of the menu, allowing users to return to the previous screen. The Save and Save As options are shown in a dimmed state, indicating they are currently unavailable. The screenshot demonstrates where to access ArcGIS Pro licensing settings.

  1. At the bottom of the screen click on Configure your licensing options.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Licensing Settings page. The page includes an option labeled "Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline" with an unchecked checkbox and a Number of days field set to 365. A checked option labeled "Show license expiration warning messages" is displayed below. Under the Workstation Alias section, the workstation name ArcGISPro_57 is shown. At the bottom of the page is a button labeled "Configure your licensing options," which can be used to manage ArcGIS Pro licensing settings. The screenshot demonstrates where users can configure offline authorization and license management options within ArcGIS Pro.

  1. This screen will then appear.  Under the License Type drop down menu select the Named User License option. Click OK.

Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro Licensing configuration window. The License Type drop-down menu is expanded, displaying three available options: Single Use License, Named User License, and Concurrent Use License. The Named User License option is selected and highlighted. Below the license type selection, the window provides options for configuring licensing through ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. The ArcGIS Online option is selected, with the URL field populated with https://www.arcgis.com/. An unselected ArcGIS Enterprise option appears below with a blank URL field and an example portal URL format. OK and Cancel buttons are located in the lower-right corner of the window. The screenshot demonstrates how to select and configure an ArcGIS Pro license type.

  1. The prompt below will appear and you will need to click OK.
    Screenshot of an ArcGIS Pro notification dialog displayed over the ArcGIS startup screen. The dialog is titled "Attention required" and contains an information icon on the left. The message states: "ArcGIS Pro must shut down for your license changes to take effect." Two buttons, OK and Cancel, are displayed at the bottom of the dialog. The ArcGIS Pro background screen with Esri branding is visible behind the notification window. The screenshot informs users that ArcGIS Pro must be restarted before updated licensing settings can be applied.

  1. The software is now ready to use.  Upon relaunching ArcGIS Pro it should appear like this.
    Screenshot of the ArcGIS Pro start page after a successful sign-in. The left navigation pane contains Home, Learning Resources, and Settings, with Home selected and highlighted. The main area displays options for creating a New Project, including Map, Catalog, Global Scene, Local Scene, and Start without a template. A Learning Resources panel is shown on the right side of the window. Below the project templates is a Recent Projects section with a search box and options to open an existing project. In the upper-right corner, the signed-in user account is displayed along with the organization name University of Wyoming, indicating that ArcGIS Pro has been successfully licensed and authenticated.
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