Garmin Speedcam Trial

Roy124 · Regular Visitor Joined: May 09, 2004 Posts: 162

Free to try for a month so thought I would give it a go.

Signed up, 'bought', got the invoice but no confirmation with instructions as promised. After a phone call new link sent. Had to log on to my account, select myExtras, select Speed Cams then Click Activate.

Message, Microsoft Edge not supported, use Internet Explorer. Crap. Loaded Chrome to seebif that worked. No, Garmin no longer support s chrome. Dug out old Netbook, them activate Speedcams, then had to install a compatibility program. Transfer then went OK.

Garmin Express works with Win 10 but I don't know if I can then use it for updates..

Updates apparently issued every 2-4 weeks but the initial process was not easy or intuitive

sussamb · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject:

Actually it's the other way around. Browsers, due to security concerns, are withdrawing support for NPAPI plug ins, which Garmin and many others currently use. For now IE still works, as does Firefox. In due course Garmin will stop using the Communicator Plug In and are working now on how to replace it.

Express works with Win10 without issue, as it does with other versions, but you can't use that to update speed camera files.
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M8TJT · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject:

Win 10/GE works OK for me.

Kremmen · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:17 pm Post subject:

I've avoided Win10 until I know what the catch is. They aren't going to give it away free and use underhand and dirty tricks to get it on as many devices as possible without a motive.

Stop Press: In the latest pre release build of Win10 Anniversary edition, version 14376, due for general release on 2nd Aug, just a few days after the free upgrade ends, there are 2 new entries.

One is a new application called 'UpgradeSubscription.exe' and the other is a new registry key called 'AllowWindowsSubscription'.

Make of those what you will.
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Roy124 · Regular Visitor Joined: May 09, 2004 Posts: 162

have discovered an Internet Explorer button within Windows 10. In Windows Accessories the first tab is Internet Explorer which opens just as we all know and love.

Early days yet to see how it reacts with Garmin.

sussamb · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:07 pm Post subject:

As I posted, IE still works with the Garmin plug in ...

I've installed Win10 on my laptop, retaining Win7 on my desktop. One of the first things I did was set IE as my default browser. There is also a program called Classic Shell, that allows you to have the Win7 start button etc so it looks/behaves like Win7 Very Happy

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BigJohnD · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:02 pm Post subject:

I have Win10 and Classic Shell too!

I can confirm that IE is the best/only browser for using NPAPI plug ins, whose days must now be numbered. Garmin really ought to use Garmin Express for installing the Safety Camera Updates.

However, I have a problem as I can not get the file the download. I have raised a ticket with Garmin, but so far no reply, despite their "reply in three days" pledge.

Everything is in order... but

Happens every time. I've changed the cable and tried most of the USB ports. Any ideas?

sussamb · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:06 pm Post subject:

They have a freephone number, best to call it rather than email Wink

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BigJohnD · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:47 pm Post subject:

I'll give the email people til tomorrow, then I'll call them.
Looks like their number is: 0808 238 0000

Kremmen · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:09 pm Post subject:

Anything in the Windows Event Viewer ?
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BigJohnD · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:28 am Post subject:

I couldn't see anything significant in the Event Viewer, but this makes more sense from Garmin:

sussamb · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:01 am Post subject:

Thanks for the update. Hopefully it'll be resolved and they'll increase your free trial to compensate Wink

Personally I found the Garmin speed cams not as up to date or as accurate as the ones here, which overall are also much better value Very Happy

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Kremmen · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:38 pm Post subject:

Very diplomatic response S

I tried them once and they were pants, undiplomatic reply. Very Happy

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BigJohnD · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:09 pm Post subject:

The Safety Camera update is still out of action, but I have subscribed to the PGW database as I'm travelling in at least 4 European countries this year. Thumbs Up

Roy124 · Regular Visitor Joined: May 09, 2004 Posts: 162

Gave itf a road test today. The camera was displayed late, the satnav gave a discrete burp and the camera warning was displayed at the top.

I have been using a Germany system that shouts at you in German if you are driving too fast and gives plenty of warning. The camera is displayed as a speed limit sign with a small device if it is !Mobile.

I won't be buying Garmin unless it proves better on a long run.

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