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Contents
Install ArcView GIS 3.2 on your computer 1
To install ArcView GIS from CD–ROM 2
To run the ArcView GIS Setup program 3
To install ArcView GIS on a network 5
Setup installation options 7
Additional ArcView GIS components installed 7
Optional ArcView GISinstallation components 9
After running Setup 10
To start ArcView GIS 12
To add ArcView GIS components 12
To uninstall ArcView GIS 12
Data included with ArcView GIS 13
Details for setting up and using ArcView GIS 13
Optional environment variables for ArcView GIS 13
Troubleshooting ArcView GIS 14
Tips for using ArcView GIS more effectively 16
Project compatibility with previous versionsof ArcView GIS 16
Files installed in the system directory 17
Questions and feedback 17
Sources for additional information 17

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ArcView GIS Installation
Guide
Install ArcView GIS 3.2 on your computer
Installing ArcView GIS for the first time?
During the installation process, the Setup program prompts you to choose where you
want to install ESRI® ArcView® GIS software and for the typeof installation you want. You
can install ArcView GIS directly on your hard disk from a CD–ROM or from a network
location (if your network administrator provides this option). See the section “To install
ArcView GIS on a network” on page 5 for more information.
Which installation is best?
The installation that is best depends on the components you want to install and the
amount of space...