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Update Mapsource Maps in more than one computer

 
Tue, 04/26/2011 - 3:41pm

Is there a way to update Mapsource Maps in more than one computer?
I have Mapsource at work but always update the maps at home. Is there any way I can bring the home downloaded map updates to my work computer?

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Wed, 04/27/2011 - 8:51am

Try this

Garmin Site wrote:

The easiest way to do this is to copy the maps data folder
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Garmin\Maps to the same location on other PCs.

(where %ALLUSERSPROFILE% depends on your version of Windows, customization etc).

You then also have to copy the map unlock code to the other PC's as well.

Unlock codes are saved in .gma files in the %APPDATA%\Garmin\Maps folder.

(where %APPDATA% depends on your version of Windows, customization etc). You may have more than one .gma file. If so just copy them all to other PC's.
...
PS: The map folder is large so it can take some time to copy everything over.

PPS: You can open a Windows Command Prompt and enter the SET command to find out what
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%
%APPDATA%
%TEMP%
translate to.

PPPS: Or one can simply paste %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\... into the adress bar of an explorer window and press enter. Then windows will do the "translation" automatically.
It also works in the Start -> Run box.

Source: https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?t=17099

Wed, 04/27/2011 - 4:59pm

Mapsource

Thanks for your response, I will try to see if I can do it.

Thu, 05/05/2011 - 7:50pm

Mapsource

Followed your instructions and was able to update the maps at work.
Thanks for your help!

Fri, 05/06/2011 - 9:09am

Wunderbar

You are welcome.

Fri, 05/06/2011 - 9:23am

Update Mapsource Maps In More Than One Computer

That is a good tip. Thanks for the post!