Mapsource Topo

[+sk8rdi16]

Ok, just got the Topo software, not the 24K, but the normal. I loaded the 'program' from the Topo West CD. I then tried to look at the detailed map of the East (MS). It asks for the CD!? It is already in!! So I go ahead and click yes. Ask again, So I was going to try the West, No go. When I click cancel, it gives me an Error, and Mapsource quits. Tried Hawaii, It WORKED! So I tried the East and West again on another Mapsource equipped PC, It worked fine for ALL. I guess it is something wrong with my Mapsource install?? I have email Garmin about it. Any suggestions until they respond??

 

Thanks!!

[fallout4x4]

uninstall and reinstall.

[Team GeoHoy]

If you have a burnt copy, it does that. I know from experience and raked the cabbage together to buy it myself. The real version works. For some reason the 2nd does not work if it was burnt. I reported the errors to Garmin and they emailed me very detailed instructions, still didn't work. Go to amazon.com and buy a copy, highly recommended. I paid $87.49 with the shipping, got it in 4 days max. Great program too.

Edited March 31, 2004 by Team GeoHoy

[+GOT GPS?]

Cannot install the old Mapsource Topo on your existing Mapsourse Installation.

I did and corrupted my Mapsource.

 

UNINSTALL Mapsource Completely then Install the TOPO then any newer Mapping.

Never install old Mapping on a currently Updated Mapsorce, where the Mapsource SHELL is now Version 5.4. If you do try to install the TOPO, you will corrupt the current Version 5.4. It wont work. Fortunatly I had my UNLOCKS written down, then started over.

[+sk8rdi16]

Response from Garmin:

 

Thank you for contacting Garmin International,

I will be happy to assist you with that.

This error is usually caused by some type of conflict with another program.

My recommendation is to uninstall the software and then reinstall to a

separate destination directory. I also recommend going into the registry and

deleting the GARMIN key in the registry.

 

1. Go to the start menu in windows

 

2. Select the settings and then select the control panel.

 

3. In the control panel double click on the icon for ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS.

 

4. Select MapSource in the uninstall window. The software will ask to if you

wish to uninstall all the components, answer YES to this option.

 

5. Select the Start key to the run option. In the run window type in <

regedit > and enter. In the registry editor, you need to be very careful and

please follow these steps precisely.

 

a. Select the (+) next to the folder stating HKEY_CURRENT_USER

 

b. In this view select the (+) next to SOFTWARE, when you click on this it

will open your registry further.

 

c. In the SOFTWARE view you will see a series of folders, one will be

GARMIN. Highlight the word GARMIN and press the delete key. It will ask for

confirmation of deletion. Make sure that the word GARMIN is the only key

highlighted. Press on the (-) signs to contract the expansion.

 

d. Repeat the same process for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. It may not be in this

registry.

 

6. Shut down your system as normal and then let the system set for about 30

seconds and then start up your computer.

 

7. Reinstall the software. It will ask for the destination folder, if the

setting is the C:\Program Files and so forth, click on the browse option and

type in a different destination folder. C:\Garmin. This folder will not

exist, but the option to create it will follow. Select OK.

 

8. Reboot after finishing your installation allowing the software to rest in

the destination folder.

 

9. After you reinstall, I recommend that you upgrade your operating software

to the latest version of the MapSource operating system

 

 

I am in the process of trying this. Hope it works!!

Hope this also helps others.

[+cameltrekor]

if the fix from Garmin does not work,

go to their mapsource page and look in the upper right corner.

you will see a patch for fixing a TOPO-east basemap problem.

[+sk8rdi16]

I have uninstalled every mapsource product, reinstalled only the Topo, upgraded to v5.4, loaded the Topo Basemap Patch. Still get an error, I am going to try to load the disc onto the hard drive. See if I get any luck.

 

Thanks!!

[+Stem]

Using regedit can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing, or are careless. It is entirely possible to make a mistake while editing your registry, and have to format and reinstall your OS. If you do edit your registry, take your time and carefully follow their instructions. As long as you do what their instructions say, you should be fine. Personaly I would uninstall/reinstall w/o doing regedit first, to see if that works. If not, then go ahead and edit your registry.

 

Edit: spelling

Edited March 31, 2004 by Stem

[+sk8rdi16]

Well, IT WORKS!! Thanks all for the responses!! I believe my problem was with the CD/DVD drive! I was able to transfer the entire East CD to the hard drive via a USB CD drive. Edit the Registry as others have done, now it works fine from the hard drive!!!

 

Thanks again!!

[+dcfox]

if the fix from Garmin does not work,

go to their mapsource page and look in the upper right corner.

you will see a patch for fixing a TOPO-east basemap problem.

I had same problem with topo east since using Windows XP. That patch worked for anyone else having problems with topo east.