Garmin Express software

 

For those, who like new stuff. Garmin released new software known as "Garmin Express". Haven't tested it, but according to Garmin:

Garmin Express is your one-stop shop for keeping your nüvi®, zūmo® or dēzl™ up-to-date.

This software is for:

  • Update Maps
  • Garmin Express downloads available map updates to your computer automatically, and alerts you when new maps are ready to install. You can even control download speed and schedules.

  • Transfer Favorites
  • Garmin Express lets you transfer all your favorites from one device to another with one click.

  • Install Voices & Vehicles
  • Browse and install free custom voices and vehicles.

  • Back Up Files
  • Garmin Express makes it easy to back up and restore saved addresses, routes and waypoints to and from your computer.

If you need download there is link to Garmin site:
http://software.garmin.com/en-US/express.html

Looks like improved version of automatic updates software, witch was rather terrible. Maybe this time they got it right.

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Garmin Express SW- BUGS ?

canuk wrote:
PJGMIG wrote:

It appears we need some Beta testers

or shall we say guinea pigs grin

lol... I was being kind.. razz smile

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I checked the box...

that said something like "Start program when a Nuvie (or whatever) is attached....and it works...kinda slick, I think

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It sucks

It realy sucks, within 4 days it's now version 2.0.1 and the webpage is gone blank.

It seems to be a replacement of the Lifetime updater program and they saw the idea of backup probably also from the JaVaWa Device Manager tool (google it). which does all lot more than creating a backup of your device wink and for all Garmin device types.

Express runs not on OSX and Windows8, installation on Windows7 gives failures, but the tray program keeps failing to start.

As alway's, the graphical design is good, but the program sucks and we are the beta testers again.

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Blank Webpage

Yes - the link seems to be a dead end.........

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Scheurneus wrote:

It realy sucks, within 4 days it's now version 2.0.1 and the webpage is gone blank.

It seems to be a replacement of the Lifetime updater program and they saw the idea of backup probably also from the JaVaWa Device Manager tool (google it). which does all lot more than creating a backup of your device wink and for all Garmin device types.

Express runs not on OSX and Windows8, installation on Windows7 gives failures, but the tray program keeps failing to start.

As alway's, the graphical design is good, but the program sucks and we are the beta testers again.

Read my post on the first page "Weird/Update".
What you experience is not uncommon, plus not every one will have the same issues.

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I do like the simplicty of

I do like the simplicty of it. I could use a POI loader function though.

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Garmin Express

I get an empty link...

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Server problems?

wdjohnson2 wrote:

I get an empty link...

Check out this thread - http://www.poi-factory.com/node/38641

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Garmin Express software-Update 12-30-12

HI....response back from Garmin... grin

Name removed to protect the innocent...lol

Unfortunately, Garmin Express has not been setup or released yet and I was not able to open the link you messaged me as well. For now you will need to use the Garmin WebUpdater.
Please contact us with any further questions.

With Best Regards,
Alex XXXXXXXX
Product Support Specialist
Garmin International
913-397-8200
800-800-1020
913-440-8280 (fax) Att: Alex Ug., Associate #6908
www.garmin.com
Additional solutions may be found at http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/searchsuppo...

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Great answer !

PJGMIG wrote:

Unfortunately, Garmin Express has not been setup or released yet

mrgreen

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PC Only?

I get no response to the posted link from my iMac. Is this PC only?

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Mac and PC, but not released (yet)

There were versions for both Mac and PC available for a short time before Garmin removed them.

Apparently Garmin Express is not yet available. See the two posts above yours geochapman smile

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I won't install it

PJGMIG wrote:

HI....response back from Garmin... grin

Name removed to protect the innocent...lol

Unfortunately, Garmin Express has not been setup or released yet redface and I was not able to open the link you messaged me as well. For now you will need to use the Garmin WebUpdater.
Please contact us with any further questions.

With Best Regards,
Alex XXXXXXXX
Product Support Specialist
Garmin International
913-397-8200
800-800-1020
913-440-8280 (fax) Att: Alex Ug., Associate #6908
www.garmin.com
Additional solutions may be found at http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/searchsupport

I suppose nobody at Garmin told Alex or other staff members that the program was released which doesn't come as a surprise.

Even when they release it again I have no intention of using it, Manage Maps and WebUpdater work fine for me and easy enough to use and see no use to add more clutter to my PC.

As far as not being able to choose a backup location that would be a major flaw for me to not install the program.

I install all my important files to an external esata
hard drive, I only turn it on to back something up.
I also use a drive imaging program to take images of my drives and store them on the external.
Should my hard drive fail or get a virus, I'll be up and running again in less than 10 minutes.

I strongly urge those who save their Nuvi backups on their C: drive to store them on a different drive.
If the C: drive craps out or gets a virus you may lose your backups.

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Express not for me

The response sounds typical Garmin talk to me. I have contacted them several times on various issues and get a different answer every time. The express software does not sound that it is ready for release yet.

I recommend not only backing up your nuvi files to your C: drive but also back up your C: drive. I was always told that it is not a matter of if your C: drive crashes it is a matter of when it will crash.

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Matter Of Time

ChefDon16 wrote:

The response sounds typical Garmin talk to me. I have contacted them several times on various issues and get a different answer every time. The express software does not sound that it is ready for release yet.

I recommend not only backing up your nuvi files to your C: drive but also back up your C: drive. I was always told that it is not a matter of if your C: drive crashes it is a matter of when it will crash.

My point was not to backup your Nuvi files to your C: drive but another location. That other location should not be on a drive that was partitioned with the operating system on it and another drive.
For example my 500GB drive is partioned to C: and D: (storage). If I save to D: drive and the hardrive containing C: gets wiped out, I've lost everything since both exist on the same hard drive.

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it works fine and far better than My Garmin

jmkthird wrote:

that said something like "Start program when a Nuvie (or whatever) is attached....and it works...kinda slick, I think

I agree, it works fine and far better than My Garmin and less hassle to use.

The only problem I have run across was starting the program I received and error the day Garmin was having server problems so probably related to the ability to not connect with the Garmin site to check for updates.

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muell9k wrote:

My point was not to backup your Nuvi files to your C: drive but another location. That other location should not be on a drive that was partitioned with the operating system on it and another drive.
For example my 500GB drive is partioned to C: and D: (storage). If I save to D: drive and the hardrive containing C: gets wiped out, I've lost everything since both exist on the same hard drive.

I hate getting into discussions like this, it can go on for ever. I liked muell9k's post. He has the right idea. I've bin reading all these comments in a variety of posts on, how and what and where stuff should get backed-up. I've bin working with computers since the xt days. I run a server with many drives. A back-up, has different meanings to different people. It is also hardware dependent. Its space dependent. It's money dependent. Not all things get back-up the same. The Nuvi is relatively small and a full back-up is advisable since one does not get a cd to reload it. A hard drive is much larger, therefore one might have to decide what to back-up, and you have a cd to reload the OS
(sometimes). Here are some hard rules I follow. My opinion only, from my years of experience. Never leave your important files on your Main drive (C).
If your drive is partitioned, and you stored your stuff on D: and the your main drives breaks..good luck...pray. If your drive starts making noises (except SSD's they make no noise) DO NOT THINK, shut the system off. Replace the drive, if you catch it soon enough you'll re coupe your data off the old Drive. I use 2 External drives for all my important stuff. You can buy a second drive and use it internally. Anything you save does not need to be saved on your main drive. You can choose where it goes. Your main drive does not need to be huge. 2 drives are better than one. Games do not need to be installed on your main drive. They will save there in most cases though. You can make a copy of that also if you wish. For the small stuff i use WinRar for back-up. WinZip works just as well. I use Ghost for my Hard Drives. Bootable cd and up and running in 15 minutes. I'm sure I forgot some stuff but the gist of it here. Loosing data can really hurt if its irreplaceable, how much money is THAT worth?

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Last Time

My apologies for guiding this thread off topic. We should now putting it to rest and concentrating on the Garmin Express program.

If just one person follows Speed2's hard rules for the prevention of file loss, then it was certainly worth mentioning.

This is what I have:
1) 500 GB hard drive with two partitions, C&D equally partitioned, C: operating system and D: Storage
1) 750GB Hard Drive also used for storage
1) 1 Terabyte esata Hard Drive used for all important data and image backups. The external is only powered on when I want to save data, never turned on when connected to the internet.

I keep my operating system as lean as possible with any unnecessary programs on the D: storage drive.

I use the Acronis True Image program to make images of my C: drive and store them on the external drive.
I do make images frequently and especially right before installing any new software. As we know when uninstalling software there are always remnants remaining in hidden registry entries that in time can slow your PC down. By having an image before installation you can always restore it and there will be no trace of that software.

I've rambled on long enough and bored most reading this post.

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muell9k wrote:

1) 500 GB hard drive with two partitions, C&D equally partitioned, C: operating system and D: Storage
I keep my operating system as lean as possible with any unnecessary programs on the D: storage drive.

Get your important stuff off of D:
D: is still C: Same drive, C: goes, so does the partition. MBR of C: will have the info of the partition for D:

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C & D Are One

Speed2 wrote:

Get your important stuff off of D:
D: is still C: Same drive, C: goes, so does the partition. MBR of C: will have the info of the partition for D:

Nothing important on d: that isn't already backed up on the External. I realize if I lose C:, I've lost D: since it's the same drive.

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No they can't

bear007 wrote:
Speed2 wrote:
bear007 wrote:
Speed2 wrote:

I like it. Kinda scrolled through it, and if it does exactly as the menu's say, i'll use it. Had to check how the back-up function works and what it backs up. Haven't found where it saved it...lol

Blah.. don't like what it backed up. Its under
C:\Users\your name\Documents\Garmin\Backups\

It may be possible that it doesn't backup data or program files that it can restore from its website when connected to the internet. Just a thought.

Why would I want that? Why would you want that? It's your poi's and favs it backs-up and some other small file, can't remember what it was. I found the log file and in there it told me where the back-up went.
Didn't go to no Garmin site. Can you imagine how big their server would have to be and the repercussions if it lost your data?

I'm not saying they backup anything from your device to their website. I'm saying they already have all the device program and data files for your device on their website and can download them back to your device any time if needed. They only backup the files they can't reproduce. This also would not be a true backup for anyone who choses not to update their devices to the latest firmware. But I am usually at the latest FW and maps on all units so it works for me.

I am just starting some restore tests, I renamed the GPX folder on my nuvi 1450LMT and it restored a new one complete with all files and archives no problem. I'm now renaming a folder at a time and restoring it to see what shows up.

I had a 1450 they took over using my computer, they lost the all of the program files and then said that I would have to send in the unit and they would send another refurbished unit to me. They can no longer send the device program files. So scratch that. I now backup everything on the computer as is just in case.

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Garmin Express software and Bking up your Garmin files

Speed2 wrote:
muell9k wrote:

My point was not to backup your Nuvi files to your C: drive but another location. That other location should not be on a drive that was partitioned with the operating system on it and another drive.

Speed2....Excellent point about backing up on the same PC. smile smile

Options: Backup to an external HD, THUMBDrive(usb) or a CD or all 3.

Its 2013 Health and Prosperity and safe travels to all of you.

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not exactly

muell9k wrote:
Speed2 wrote:

Get your important stuff off of D:
D: is still C: Same drive, C: goes, so does the partition. MBR of C: will have the info of the partition for D:

Nothing important on d: that isn't already backed up on the External. I realize if I lose C:, I've lost D: since it's the same drive.

Actually it's not exactly true. To lose drive D: together with C: one of two things has to happen:
1. you have to delete partition that holds disk D: or
2. disk has to brake down physically so it can't be read by computer.

Otherwise if you just do re-installation without removing partitions than you will retain all data on disk D: and it will be available once system installation will finish. So partitioning disk makes data fail safe to some extend. But of course they are not invincible to user (or virus) stupidity. Practically they are as safe as on external drive. But if you can duplicate data on separate partition and external drive it is of course increasing data security.

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grzesja wrote:
muell9k wrote:
Speed2 wrote:

Get your important stuff off of D:
D: is still C: Same drive, C: goes, so does the partition. MBR of C: will have the info of the partition for D:

Nothing important on d: that isn't already backed up on the External. I realize if I lose C:, I've lost D: since it's the same drive.

Actually it's not exactly true. To lose drive D: together with C: one of two things has to happen:
1. you have to delete partition that holds disk D: or
2. disk has to brake down physically so it can't be read by computer.

Otherwise if you just do re-installation without removing partitions than you will retain all data on disk D: and it will be available once system installation will finish. So partitioning disk makes data fail safe to some extend. But of course they are not invincible to user (or virus) stupidity. Practically they are as safe as on external drive. But if you can duplicate data on separate partition and external drive it is of course increasing data security.

You need to read my long post in here. What I said is exactly true. You Loose C as in it dies and you loose D also.

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Sorry

My point was not to backup your Nuvi files to your C: drive but another location. That other location should not be on a drive that was partitioned with the operating system on it and another drive.
For example my 500GB drive is partioned to C: and D: (storage). If I save to D: drive and the hardrive containing C: gets wiped out, I've lost everything since both exist on the same hard drive.[/quote]

Sorry to cause all this confusion.......What I meant was to an external backup drive, offsite, or web based.

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It's back - 1/6/2013

It's back again (thanks, larryak) and reported to still be version 2.0.1 (I can't confirm this since I haven't installed it.)

I see that for PC's, it requires Microsoft .NET 4 which will be installed along with Garmin Express if needed. Just a thought, but I've found that it may be better to install .NET manually before installing programs that require the .NET (available through Windows Update). At the very least, it'll shorten the time needed to install Garmin Express later.

For me, all the .NETs have taken a long time to install and update.

Regarding Garmin Express, I still plan to hold off until I see some reports showing me that it works well and that it will offer me something that I can't get elsewhere--or that Garmin Express offers items and installs them more easily than by using earlier alternatives.

Other that going to the link offered in the original post, I don't see how anyone using Garmin's website, even using the "search" function, will be taken to the page offering Garmin Express. Also, there are currently two faqs regarding Garmin Express--both state, at least for now:

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

◦ We are unable to process your request. Please try again.

I wonder what response folks will get if they ask Customer Support about Garmin Express wink

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One thing that is different from any other update proggy Garmin has, is that it seems you do not need to plug your unit in anymore to check for updates. When i first got the software I plugged in both units. It registered them and let me save the info. I just did another check with out plugging them in and it found no update. In the advanced section it has all the stuff i deleted for download again. I like this a bunch better so far.

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Darn

Speed2 wrote:

One thing that is different from any other update proggy Garmin has, is that it seems you do not need to plug your unit in anymore to check for updates. When i first got the software I plugged in both units. It registered them and let me save the info. I just did another check with out plugging them in and it found no update. In the advanced section it has all the stuff i deleted for download again. I like this a bunch better so far.

Darn, that is a useful feature--especially for folks with multiple devices. Maybe I'll try the program...

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CraigW wrote:

Darn, that is a useful feature--especially for folks with multiple devices. Maybe I'll try the program...

If I am right, its useful for even one device. In and out with the micro usb connecter isn't good, I recked my 765T that way. I am real careful now. What i also do not know is where the info is saved, gonna check that a bit later. Garmin's update device service runs in the background. Doesn't turn off even after you shut down Garmin Express. No stopping that, gotta go into Task Manager and stop it manually if you don't like it. Plus it sets up for an auto start when the puter is turned on, I changed that to manual start.

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Done

Speed2 wrote:
CraigW wrote:

Darn, that is a useful feature--especially for folks with multiple devices. Maybe I'll try the program...

If I am right, its useful for even one device. In and out with the micro usb connecter isn't good, I recked my 765T that way. I am real careful now. What i also do not know is where the info is saved, gonna check that a bit later. Garmin's update device service runs in the background. Doesn't turn off even after you shut down Garmin Express. No stopping that, gotta go into Task Manager and stop it manually if you don't like it. Plus it sets up for an auto start when the puter is turned on, I changed that to manual start.

I've installed GE and added my devices. So far, so good. I tried adding my eTrex and GE found it but stated that GE doesn't support that model.

Thanks for the info.

Garmin Express 2.0.1

Will DL, then what?

Is their a process to follow? Garmin website is bare bones with info.

BTW: thanks for letting us know it was back and avail.

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Can someone...

Can someone go through and really tell what the purpose of this software is really intended for?

Thanks

wdjohnson2 wrote:

Availalbe at: http://software.garmin.com/en-US/express.html

Just downloaded and running...

Looks pretty slick...

Is this a replacement for the numerous Garmin software on our computers or just another layer?

Is the download worth it?

allbizz wrote:

Can someone go through and really tell what the purpose of this software is really intended for?

A repeat question. What is the purpose of this new program. I use my poi loader, my map loader and my garmin updater and don't have any problems. Will this new program really make my life better.

I don't like it.

When the program is open it is consuming 25% and above of my CPU. My mouse is jerking all over and it has crashed twice.

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Garmin Express

Availalbe at: http://software.garmin.com/en-US/express.html

Just downloaded and running...

Looks pretty slick...

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Merged thread

wdjohnson2's comment appears out of order due to the merging of his thread to the current discussion.

~Angela

i don't know what you're running

pwohlrab wrote:

When the program is open it is consuming 25% and above of my CPU. My mouse is jerking all over and it has crashed twice.

But if the program is causing that much problem with your computer, it may be time to replace the gerbils with squirrels. I'm running a I-7 and there is no noticeable impact with W7 and Net 4.

For the others out there, the program replaces the lifetime updater and adds new features such as allowing backups of the personal data from your unit and the transfer of favorites between units. It does make upgrading from one device to another easy and you can keep both units in sync so that changes in one unit are copied and transferred to the others you have set up with profiles within the program. Like lifetime updater, it will run in the background unless you go into the registry and set it for manual start.

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Wow

pwohlrab wrote:

When the program is open it is consuming 25% and above of my CPU. My mouse is jerking all over and it has crashed twice.

Wow, are you sure it's this program? I'm running Express on a Windows 8 laptop and the most CPU I can make it use is 3.4% and about 40MB of memory.

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More Garmin bad software?

Ran this on my iMac and MacBook. Made the mistake of connecting my 660 and 3790 one to each computer. Both machines said I needed updates despite running 2013-c or whatever is newest. So without thinking I let both go ahead. Now two hours later they are both stalled and sitting there. Can I safely stop them and restore from the backup the program says it made before I started or is this junk also. If I get out of this, this joins Base camp and other Garmin software in the trash.

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I've been backing these things up since day one, many years ago. I personally have no need to rely on one software package to "do it all" for me. I know where my backups reside, exactly what was backed up and when. I don't see my mind being changed anytime in the future by such a software package. If it works for you, by all means use it.

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I agree

But I didn't think to do it this time. I know I have an older backup on the compute r. If I stop this can I just copy that over to the 3790? The 660 was only installing the map on the computer and I think it's there anyway.

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No problems, a keeper for me so far

I installed this program the day grzesja posted it and it has been running without any problems on a Win8 home desktop. Yes it runs in the background but that it was I have my home PC for, doing the things I am interested in. I maintain 5 different GPSs and have them all saved in the program.

I have updated a few items that have come up with no problem. Saved the personal data on each and am just waiting for the next map update. You can see and install any or all of the possible free Garmin "Bundles, Vehicles and Voices" available depending on the current GPS selected. And as stated above, you don't appear to need the device connected to do these downloads or check for FW or map updates. It does all of this automatically once the unit is registered and saved in the program. The only thing it hasn't done yet is a map update. I will use it for the next map update and report back then. But for now it does make things easier and quicker, for me it is a keeper.

It does not load or install custom POIs or custom maps. It also does not provide a complete GPS system backup which you still need to do manually. Protect yourself!

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does it work good

as Anyone try to download this program ? does it cause any damage to the Gps.? please someone post a messages .Thank you

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Driver 38 wrote:

as Anyone try to download this program ? does it cause any damage to the Gps.? please someone post a messages .Thank you

What do you mean "damage"?
First rule "always back it up" then you don't really care what happens. If it stalls during an update which does happen, then all you need to do is restore your old files and start over.

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Meaning

Speed2 wrote:
Driver 38 wrote:

as Anyone try to download this program ? does it cause any damage to the Gps.? please someone post a messages .Thank you

What do you mean "damage"?
First rule "always back it up" then you don't really care what happens. If it stalls during an update which does happen, then all you need to do is restore your old files and start over.

Explain restore your old files please

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geochapman wrote:
Speed2 wrote:
Driver 38 wrote:

as Anyone try to download this program ? does it cause any damage to the Gps.? please someone post a messages .Thank you

What do you mean "damage"?
First rule "always back it up" then you don't really care what happens. If it stalls during an update which does happen, then all you need to do is restore your old files and start over.

Explain restore your old files please

You should have a complete copy of your unit, with all the files that are on it. If anything goes wrong, you will be able to restore your complete unit. People come in here all the time and their units will no longer work for one reason or another.
If before an update you do this, then there isn't anything to worry about. I use winrar. If one doesn't know winrar or winzip then what you can do is use windows explorer. Make a directory called Garmin Backup or whatever you want to call it. Find your unit in windows explorer, making sure you have show hidden system files enabled because you need to see a directory on your unit called .system. Highlight all the files on your unit and right click your mouse and go copy. Then paste them into the Garmin Backup directory. This is difficult for me to write, and might look complicated for some one not knowing much about computers. If i had the time i would put up a post with pics to show how to do a complete backup. We should have that.

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Thanks

On my IMac I copied all the files including invisibles to a folder. So I would do the same thing in reverse but put the files on the Garmin disk right? I am saved tho because apparently Garmin Express doesn't go directly to the GPS because I pulled the plug planning to back the thing up but nothing had apparently the software goes to the computer first. I'll see in the AM if it finishes. It's still grinding away without a GPS connected. I wonder where it stores the files. Hope my comments make sense.

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yes

geochapman wrote:

On my IMac I copied all the files including invisibles to a folder. So I would do the same thing in reverse but put the files on the Garmin disk right? I am saved tho because apparently Garmin Express doesn't go directly to the GPS because I pulled the plug planning to back the thing up but nothing had apparently the software goes to the computer first. I'll see in the AM if it finishes. It's still grinding away without a GPS connected. I wonder where it stores the files. Hope my comments make sense.

It does. In reverse is correct. It will ask you if you want to over write the files when you try to copy them back. You will have to say yes to that. Garmin express sits on your computer. Nothing to worry about. When its done you can safely plug your unit in and let Garmin express check it out and you can save the info. It won't update unless you let it,
so nothing to worry about. Btw software is small, should be long done.

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Thanks for the info.

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