Nuvi 760 - Volvo

topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

Hi, Is it possible to download the MapSource program from the Garmin UK site, or MUST it be purchased on DVD/CD?

I've seen the available update, but I was sure I'd also seen the program download - though I can't find it again for the life of me! Confused

PaulB2005 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

To get it as a download usually you log into MyGarmin and download it from there.

topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

That's what I thought, but the only thing I can see is Update 6.14.1, which states "This software will not work unless you already own a MapSource product".

Garmin tell me the DVD is required but I'm convinced that the main program was available somewhere, but where Question

PaulB2005 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

I have tried installing the Update, and indeed it doesn't work!

Maybe it's not worth the hassle to find the MapSource program itself; if it's that well hidden they probably don't want it found. A reason to pay.... ???

PaulB2005 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:33 am Post subject:

topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

Basically nothing! It doesn't even install.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

Do you see this screen at all?

If not you might want to redownload the file.

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I've never had any problems installing MapSource on 2 PCs now. It was so easy to do i don't think i had any problems. Although i wouldn't discount the chance i'm either remembering incorrectly or there is something else you need to do i forgot about.

philpugh · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:45 pm Post subject:

I think that the only way to get a full version of MapSource is when you buy a MapSource Mapping product.

My original copy came with my old GPS60 device as that comes with Trips and Waypoints - which included MapSource.

The program is totally pointless unless you have a map with which to use it. It's wasn't supplied with my original 660 as you don't have a map DVD either. But it came with subsequent map upgrades for the device. You need 6.14.1 for using the V2009 mapping - the previous version won't hack it.
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PaulB2005 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject:

topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

After downloading the file again, this time it installed BUT on running gave this error message...

"MapSource could not find any installed MapSource map products. Please install one or more MapSource map products and strat MapSource again"

So, it seesm the DVD IS required after all. Rolling Eyes

philpugh · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:24 am Post subject:

What are you trying to do with MapSource?
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topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

I believe it's possible to manage POI's and create routes. Is it worth the effort though?

philpugh · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:43 am Post subject:

topcat25 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 21, 2007 Posts: 12

Thanks for all contributions.

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