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Garmin updater problem

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Posted by willfrost
Garmin updater problem

I have tried for many hours to download and install updates for my Garmin unit. Everything is fine until the Garmin "Downloader" appears - only for a few seconds and then goes away . . . taking the browser with it!

I normally use Mozilla Firefox as my browser, but it wouldn't work using IE either! I spent over an hour checking all my settings, etc. and could not come up with an answer. I not only disabled all my protection (anti-virus, firewall, etc.) - I even completely uninstalled them! To no avail.

My OS is Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit but theGarmin pros did not think that would be the issue.

Finally, used my neighbor's computer and everything worked just fine!

Anybody have any idea?

Posted by steven333
Vista Issues with updater

I have the same problem with my laptop, vista home premium, the desktop, vista ultimate works fine. If anyone has suggestions their is a few of us with this issue.

Thanks

Posted by jsmyrski
Garmin Update

I am running same OS - Vista Ultimate x64 on a laptop.

I just purchased a 265wt - and used the updater from Garmin - found on myGarmin downloads - to make sure my firmware was all up to date.

I had no issues - so I would concur that Vista x64 is not a barrier - this time.

Neither of you mentioned the unit you are using.

Also - I used "WebUpdaterforWindows_242.exe" inthis case. I don't recall using a browser for anything - just the download manager to get the map Update. Everything else was this tool mentioned above.

J

Garmin



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