Installing maps on multiple computers
Thu, 08/21/2014 - 3:11pm
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16 years
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I have one GPS and Basecamp installed on three computers: my desktop at home, a laptop for travel and a Windows tablet, again for travel. Every time I update the maps, I end up downloading them three times: one to update the GPS and one of the computers then twice more to update the other two computers.
MapInstall, and I think Garmin Express, has an option to leave the files on the computer, I think to be able to install the maps on multiple computers, but I've never been able to figure out how to do that. Am I misunderstanding the "leave it on the computer" choice? How does one update the maps on multiple computers without having to download it separately for each?
See if this works for you
https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?49535-Lifetime-map-...
Get the DVD
That is why I get the DVD. All I have to pay for is the shipping charge.
><> Glenn <>< Garmin nüvi 2598
better instructions
Sorry the link in my first post is not a very good one.
Better instructions are here:
How do I copy my map installation from one PC to another?
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
Thanks ...
... I'll give that a try the next update.
Nuvi 2460
Good Information!
The option to leave the files the on computer is used to update multiple GPSr’s, not other computers. I currently update 6 receivers via one computer download which saves quite a bit of time.
I also have 2 travel laptops that I keep current but still download the updates individually. Next time, I’ll try the procedure outlined in Everet’s post. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for info
Thanks for info
NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT