Posted on January 15, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

ArcMap Crashes when inserting new feature in multi-Threading add-in

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Why does ArcMap keep crashing?

The most likely cause is the current default printer. ArcMap checks the margin, page size, and resolution of the default printer when starting up. If the driver or printer returns bad information, this can cause ArcMap to crash.
 

How do I stop ArcMap from crashing?

To prevent crashes, ensure that you have installed the latest ArcGIS service packs and patches and that any add-ons or extensions are compatible. In addition, when editing, you may want to run the Check Geometry and Repair Geometry tools to find and fix any data problems that could cause software issues.

Why is ArcMap crashing when I open MXD?

If you get crashes on one mxd or dataset the mxd or data may be corrupted. Copy your layers, start a new blank MXD, paste to the new data frame. If it’s a complex MXD that would take a lot of time to rebuild from scratch, try to repair the mxd with MXD Doctor.
 

Is 16gb RAM enough for ArcGIS?

A minimum of 16 GB of memory/RAM is recommended for Insights in ArcGIS Enterprise deployments. This recommendation is higher than the 8 GB requirement for ArcGIS Enterprise.

Is 8gb RAM enough for ArcGIS?

RAM Minimum 4 GB of RAM; 8 GB or more is strongly recommended. Maintenance > System, look for Installed memory (RAM). Disk Space At least 6 GB of disk space on Windows boot disk for ArcGIS Pro software.

Does ArcGIS use a lot of RAM?

Although your Windows installation is 64-bit, ArcGIS Desktop is still 32-bit software and can’t use more than 4GB of RAM in a single process.
 

Does ArcGIS use GPU or CPU?

Running ArcGIS Pro requires the use of a GPU. Making the best use of a resource such as a GPU involves scalability when sharing GPU functionality. This is where the GPU profiles come into play.
 

Is Esri getting rid of ArcMap?

Does this mean that ArcMap is going away? No. Even after support for ArcMap ends in 2026, customers can continue to use ArcMap as long as their license is valid. However, all desktop development efforts are focused on ArcGIS Pro, and customers are encouraged to migrate to ArcGIS Pro.

What to do when ArcMap is not responding?

Solution or Workaround

  1. Open Registry Editor. Click Start > Run. Type regedit. Click OK.
  2. Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > ESRI.
  3. Delete the ArcMap folder.
  4. Close Registry Editor.
  5. Start a new, and empty ArcMap document.

 

Why ArcMap is not working?

If it still fails, try closing all your programs, the relaunching ArcCatalog/ArcMap and try again. If it still fails, lastly, try opening a new, blank ArcMap session, adding the offending file, and try your action again.

Does ArcGIS use GPU or CPU?

Running ArcGIS Pro requires the use of a GPU. Making the best use of a resource such as a GPU involves scalability when sharing GPU functionality. This is where the GPU profiles come into play.