Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 (x86) is required. The Esri Installation Guide notes that setup.exe will attempt to install this if missing.

Locate and download the self-extracting executable (e.g., ArcGIS_Desktop_108_172737.exe ). 3. Step-by-Step Installation Process Follow these steps to install ArcMap on your machine: ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.x system requirements

Official installers and licenses must be obtained through My Esri . Log in with your organizational account. Navigate to .