lost maps on TomTom Go 920

theloft · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:09 pm Post subject: lost maps on TomTom Go 920

I purchased this Go920 a few years back but have only used the UK maps. Now my grandson is going on a touring holiday in North America and I offered to lend him my device for the trip. However when I checked the database, there are no USA maps showing. I know they were there originally, but believe that they may have been lost when updating new maps from Tom Tom. Any ideas as to what I can do about this ? Sorry to be a nerd but not a computer expert, just an OAP.

AliOnHols · Pocket GPS Verifier Joined: Oct 15, 2008 Posts: 1942

Since you have owned your 920, have you ever made a back up of it onto your computer? if so, was it through TomTomHome or WindowsExplorer?
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DennisN · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:45 pm Post subject:

You might like to consider buying a new map from TomTom - the map on your 920 will in any event now be several (4) years old and if you're a nerd, downloading a new map from TT will be pretty straightforward enough compared to computer nerd stuff of recovering an old and out of date map from somewhere.

And we grandparents were put on this earth in order to spend our own money seeing our grandchildren right, am I right? The latest North America map is £39.95 - you'd be giving him at least that much pocket money, wouldn't you? Very Happy

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Andy_P · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:00 am Post subject:

Do you know how to connect the Go to your computer and browse it's memory with Windows Explorer?

If so, look on the TomTom for a folder called "North America"

If it's not there, do a search on your entire PC hard drive for the same folder.

It's worth a try......
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theloft · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:36 pm Post subject:

thank you all for your very reasoned responses. With your help I have now managed to locate my North America maps. DennisN, yes they are 4 years old, but as he is going on a 3-week trip and also has the latest route maps etc. my reasoning is that these satnav maps will not have changed that much if at all, especially on the main highway routes, which is what he wants it for. OK £40 isn't that much but I have just splashed out on a new set of golf clubs for his birthday, and my wallet is still groaning. See my new request for further help !!

DennisN · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject:

I refuse point blank to contribute anything towards your foolish pampering of your grandson and his silly game. I might have sent you a fiver towards a new map, but golf clubs? No chance!!
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