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Garmin 255w software updates

  • 16-08-2010 02:09PM
    #1
    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭


    Hi all.

    After being in mothballs since Feb, I switched on my satnav to be told that the maps should be updated (not too bothered by that), but also that there may be software updates.

    Problem is, the laptop I used to set up the navi in the first place died ages ago, so I don't have access to the registration I used. Is the registration required to update the software or is it just a case of plugging it into my other computer and installing the software from the Garmin webiste?

    Yes, I know I could just plug it in and see what happens, but I don't want to end up with a dead satnav before I head off at the weekend.

    Any advice gratefully accepted!


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  • #2
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,133 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I'd say if you download Garmin Webupdater it should do the trick

    http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • #3
    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    That worked. Thanks a mill.

    As it transpired, when I plugged it into the PC, it just recognised it as a USB drive and took no action. I installed the webupdater from the Garmin Website and it recognised the sat nav and just updated the software. Of course it then offered me the new maps, which I politely declined!


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