Application of the Day: by Chris Glazier
Most current Garmin GPS units come with a free version of MapSource, their software for uploading data/maps and downloading waypoints, tracks, routes, etc to and from Garmin GPS units. But if you've lost or misplaced your install disk, you're out of luck; while Garmin has a downloadable updated version of MapSource on their website, it requires that you have the earlier version installed on your disk. Try and install it directly, and it will abort after telling you it can't find a previous version.
There's a way around that "earlier version" limitation that lets those with a legitimate reason install MapSource on their computer. First, download and install a copy of Garmin's free Training Center software, designed mainly for use with their fitness GPS units (ForeRunner and Edge). Once this software is installed, you can download and install the MapSource update file, and the full version of MapSource 6.15.4 will be up and running on your computer (confirmed this on a system of my own).
Note: this will only have the MapSource base road data. If you have any additional map data you've purchased (like Topo, City Navigator, MetroGuide), you'll need to re-install that from the original data disks. But since that process installs an original copy of MapSource on your computer, that makes the above irrelevant for you.
There's a way around that "earlier version" limitation that lets those with a legitimate reason install MapSource on their computer. First, download and install a copy of Garmin's free Training Center software, designed mainly for use with their fitness GPS units (ForeRunner and Edge). Once this software is installed, you can download and install the MapSource update file, and the full version of MapSource 6.15.4 will be up and running on your computer (confirmed this on a system of my own).
Note: this will only have the MapSource base road data. If you have any additional map data you've purchased (like Topo, City Navigator, MetroGuide), you'll need to re-install that from the original data disks. But since that process installs an original copy of MapSource on your computer, that makes the above irrelevant for you.
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