POI loader ver 2.7.1 does not install on my windows 7 OS

 

I want to transfer GPX files into my Garmin nuvi 260, and I can't get the POI loader to install on my Windows 7 OS.

I have read the discussions on this forum and have tried to run the install as admin and the file keeps telling me that "this is an unspported OS version. This application required Windows XP SP2 or greater." I even updated my Microsoft.net Framework 4, and still no luck.

Does anyone know another solution that could work?

Uncheck XP compat?

Here's a lengthy discussion where possibly the 5/15 reply by edj will be of help to you:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/36205

You may need to copy and paste the link below into your browser to pull it up:

https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.faces?caseId={bbca88e0-0afa-11e1-73d0-000000000000}

Other threads:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/35883

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/35944

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/35707

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/34164

Please reply back with your results and what worked for you! Thanks.

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Have you tried saving the install file and then running it?
From the Garmin FAQ:

https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={bbca88e0-0afa-11e1-73d0-000000000000}

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Nüvi 2595LMT

Unchecking XP compatibility works

I unchecked the xp compatibility option and ran the install as admin and it worked. Thanks a lot! This little inconvenience took so much longer than expected.

Welcome, Lieuja!

lieuja wrote:

I unchecked the xp compatibility option and ran the install as admin and it worked. Thanks a lot! This little inconvenience took so much longer than expected.

Some helpful folks and good advice around these parts! Welcome aboard!

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Garmin nüvi 3597LMTHD, 3760 LMT, & 255LMT, - "Those who wish for fairness without first protecting freedom will end up with neither freedom nor fairness." - Milton Friedman

Fantastic

lieuja wrote:

I unchecked the xp compatibility option and ran the install as admin and it worked. Thanks a lot! This little inconvenience took so much longer than expected.

That's great to hear. Thanks for the report. I think we've finally nailed down the issue.

I think you'll find a lot of useful material here at The Factory.

But before trying too much, please consider backing up your GPS (Beginners' Exercises 1-2):

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/6654