Error message while trying to install Garmin POI loader
Fri, 05/03/2024 - 2:01pm
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I am trying to install Garmin POI loader on my windows 10 laptop. I go through the process and when I get to the final step, I get the error message " there was an unexpected error during the transfer of the custom POI file". I decided to power up my old VISTA laptop which I have used many times to load custom POIs. Now POI loader won't work on that machine either. It gives me the same error code. I even called Garmin to see if loader was no longer available. they could not answer the question either. They recommended removing all downloads of the program and starting over. That didn't work. I searched this site but could not find a solution.
It's probably operator error but does anyone have any ideas?
Found it... Tested it on W10 PRO
I just found the installer
One I'm using on W7 is dated March 2015: POILoaderforWindows_273.exe
Just installed it on Wife's W10 PRO laptop.... It installed fine and ran, enough to determine it's not error-ing out...
If that could help, send me info on how to send it to you...
A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love... and a Nuvi 660 with Lifetime Maps that we have had literally forever.... And a 2011 Ford Escape with Nav System that is totally ignored!
POI Loader 2.7.3 available at
https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=927
John from PA
contact info
Thanks JanJ
If there is one dated 2015 that is newer than what Garmin has on their website. I would like to try that one.
jchooverjr@hotmail.com
James C. Hoover Jr.
2.7.3 may be the latest
Thanks JanJ
If there is one dated 2015 that is newer than what Garmin has on their website. I would like to try that one.
jchooverjr@hotmail.com
The link I provided seems to indicate that 2.7.3 may be the latest.
John from PA
In case this helps
At least for the Windows version, POI Loader can show its current version and check for updates by right-clicking the words "POI Loader" in the upper left corner of the open app.
Works on Win 11
https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=927
I downloaded the POI loader from this location on my Win 11 laptop and it downloaded and ran without problems. The most difficult part was finding the Garmin folder buried somewhere within the Win code. After I found it I merely created a shortcut of the POI loader and put it on my desktop.
Phil
"No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."
^ times 2. same here.
^ times 2. same here.
Just a guess....It may be
Just a guess....It may be trying to write the file into a restricted folder. Try running the install as administrator.
I agree it’s the same
I agree it’s the same version as what I have
A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love... and a Nuvi 660 with Lifetime Maps that we have had literally forever.... And a 2011 Ford Escape with Nav System that is totally ignored!
Version 2.7.3
Garmin Poi Loader v2.7.3 was the last version released back in 2013. Works fine for me on Win 10 and Win 11.
Thanks for the info
At least for the Windows version, POI Loader can show its current version and check for updates by right-clicking the words "POI Loader" in the upper left corner of the open app.
Thanks for the info I couldn't figure how to find the version number until your post.
I have 2.7.3.0 and its working fine
DriveSmart 65, NUVI2555LMT, (NUVI350 is Now Retired)
Yes indeed
At least for the Windows version, POI Loader can show its current version and check for updates by right-clicking the words "POI Loader" in the upper left corner of the open app.
Thanks for the info I couldn't figure how to find the version number until your post.
I have 2.7.3.0 and its working fine
It's certainly not an obvious solution, but now if I have a program that doesn't have an About or Help tab, I try this technique.
Ive had similar experiences
Ive had similar experiences in the past
NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT
POI loader
How do you check ther version. I just tried to open the application and it wouldn't open, Just asked if I wanted to unistall. I may hve to uninstall and reinstlal it.
You have to go to the install location
The POI loader properties in the install location will tell you. Mine is 2.7.3
How do you check ther version. I just tried to open the application and it wouldn't open, Just asked if I wanted to unistall. I may hve to uninstall and reinstlal it.
Nuvi 2460LMT.
i am confused about the dates.
The website I can see says "POI Loader for Windows, Ver. 2.7.3, as of Nov 07, 2013, Download"
Not 2015. 2013.
Where are you getting this 2015 stuff?
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