Getting Mapsource Onto New Computer

[Deleted account 210609001]

Hello

I've just bought a new laptop. My trusty old one is getting too old, too full and too slow...

I know this is a stupid question, so feel free to laugh at me.

I can't find the disk I got with my Garmin Zumo 550. (I haven't looked in the loft yet, and I'm hoping to avoid that if at all possible.) In fact, I can't ever remember installing the software when I got the 550, having previously had a Quest. Would that have been possible, even?

Is it essential to get the garmin software onto my new laptop? I need the maps, and for the computer to recognise what I'm plugging in.

Any suggestions, please?

 

[Wapping]

You will need to load the Mapsouce base map, which comes on the disc.... which you have lost

Being a generous soul, you may borrow mine..... if you can't find yours.

 

[red1]

Bite the bullet and download Basecamp. It won't be long before its the only option.


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[Jon]

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209.

 

[Bumpkin]

Mapsource will only install if there's already mapping on your PC. Though there is a way around this that I've used on a few occasions.

If you have a mapping subscription then download from your myGarmin account, selecting to install to GPS and PC (or just PC) from the Install Options screen (button bottom left on screen 4 or 5 of the install process ISTR) will install the mapping and, apparently, Basecamp if not already on the system.

Basecamp still can't hold a candle to Mapsource but it is catching up,