Download Garmin MapSource for Free and Install Without Media

[Ramon F Herrera]

1. Download MapSource software updater from Garmin. The version as
of December 4, 2007 is 6.13.6, and the trick also works on Map Source
version 6.13.5.

2. Unpack or extract the content of MapSource_6136.exe
downloaded using WinRAR.

3. From the extracted files, run MAIN.msi.

4. Then, run Setup.exe.

Note: The sequence to execute Main.msi and then Setup.exe is
important to avoid “Previous MapSource not found!” error.

5. Garmin MapSource now installed.


http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/...mapsource-for-free-and-install-without-media/
http://tinyurl.com/5nkn67

The above procedure does not work with the current (6.13.7)

-Ramon F Herrera

ps: The above link is posted for informational purposes only. I am not
enticing anybody to commit illegal acts
(The above note was placed at my lawyer's insistence)

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

I've seen this in a few places..so this seems quite 'available'...in other
words, no big secret...

However, I'm curious.. other than updating my version of MapSource on my
local PC, what would be the importance of having the latest version?

The reason I ask is because I own a Garmin i3 running an older version of
City Navigator.

The only way to update what is loaded into my StreetPilot would be to
purchase the upgrade, with key....that's the only way I understand I can
update the mapping software on my i3, where I need it most.. when traveling
and looking for a specific location...

Am I misunderstaning other uses for MapSource???

Thank you...

 

[Dale Atkin]

I've seen this in a few places..so this seems quite 'available'...in other
words, no big secret...

However, I'm curious.. other than updating my version of MapSource on my
local PC, what would be the importance of having the latest version?

Having a working Mapsource install without commercial maps can be useful if
you're looking at custom mapping options. (otherwise you need to go out and
buy Trip and Waypoint Manager to use custom maps).

I've actually run a similar question by Garmin as far as is it a violation
of the license agreement to use the downloaded mapsource without a previous
license. Basically they don't care (at least so said the guy I spoke to).
The error message is just there to stop people thinking they can have
mapsource with maps for free off the website.

Dale

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

Interesting, thank you!

I did install the newer verion of MapSource and do indeed have an older
version which came with the i3, as well as City Navigator...
Too bad the City Navigator updates are so expensive...