Windows 7 final RTM version works with all of the Garmin Software

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 12:07pm

rjrsw

15 years

I received from Microsoft the Release to Manufacturing final completed version of Windows 7 Enterprise 32 bit Edition and installed it 2 days ago.

After testing it extensively I have found that all the Garmin Software and the Garmin Communicator plug in work perfectly. This includes the Mapsource software and the map installation software.

I have found that Windows 7 is much quicker then either XP or Vista and the start up and shut down times are far faster also. Very pleased so far with running all other software and have found zero problems with any hardware drivers.

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Garmin Drive Smart 55 - Samsung Note 10 Smartphone with Google Maps & HERE Apps

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 12:10pm

dja24

15 years

Great news!

Thanks for the info. I have placed my Windows 7 order already when they offered the prerelease discount.

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dja24 - garmin nuvi 200W, etrex vista, etrex vista Cx

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:52pm

PaintballCFO

17 years

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rjrsw wrote:

I received from Microsoft the Release to Manufacturing final completed version of Windows 7 Enterprise 32 bit Edition and installed it 2 days ago.

After testing it extensively I have found that all the Garmin Software and the Garmin Communicator plug in work perfectly. This includes the Mapsource software and the map installation software.

Thanks for the info. Are you doing a clean install or an upgrade? If the latter, what UI are you updating?

Joel

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Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:53pm

CraigW

16 years

Ditto

dja24 wrote:

Thanks for the info. I have placed my Windows 7 order already when they offered the prerelease discount.

I have two Win 7 orders pending with Amazon, too, so I'm glad to see that Garmin's stuff works with it. Thanks for the info.

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 5:00pm

ianlin

15 years

Thanks for the info.

It is useful information to have.

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 5:02pm

rjrsw

15 years

I did a clean install on a second hard drive

PaintballCFO wrote:

Thanks for the info. Are you doing a clean install or an upgrade? If the latter, what UI are you updating?

Joel

I did a clean install on a second hard drive so that I can decide at start up if I want to boot to Vista or Windows 7

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Garmin Drive Smart 55 - Samsung Note 10 Smartphone with Google Maps & HERE Apps

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 5:12pm

BobDee

16 years

I just gave the _iss poor vista the boot

I myself, found absolutely no reason for a dual boot. Also pre-ordered 7 here.

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Fri, 09/04/2009 - 5:28pm