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Common install issues: license authorization errors (re-run ArcGIS Administrator and reauthorize), missing prerequisites (.NET/VC++ Redistributables), and antivirus blocking installer—run as admin and whitelist installer. , updated 3D Analyst tools for LAS datasets,