GPSMAP 62s Backing up Files

[+Labrador Wild Man]

Hi all

 

Very worried about if i delete a file by mistake!

 

i have read you can just delete any file that said GPX on it?

 

but can you make a copy of the files onto your hard drive and if i make a mistake and the GPS stops can i cut and paste the files back?

 

will that work or not?

 

just not sure

 

thanks

LWM

[+mpilchfamily]

If you want to back up the entire file system of the unit to the PC you can do that. If something goes missing on the unit then you can copy and paste the file back. The only file you really want to play with is the file labeled GPX, where all your .gpx files are stored. But you should already have a copy of the .gpx files on the unit since you have to download them to your PC before you can transfer them into the unit.

[+Labrador Wild Man]

Thanks for that

 

But i did see a GPX file called Postions on the main internal file

 

out side of the GPX Folder?

 

is that ok to delete

 

thanks

 

LWM

[rsaxvc]

Thanks for that

 

But i did see a GPX file called Postions on the main internal file

 

out side of the GPX Folder?

 

is that ok to delete

 

thanks

 

LWM

 

You can delete it, but it may come back - it is written by the unit when you plug it in

[+Labrador Wild Man]

Thanks glad i ask there is always someing new with the 62s

 

LWM