Well, 2014.40 is out as reported elsewhere. Here's some info:GarminMapUpdater: The current Windows version remains 3.2.2 but it doesn't recognize that my nuvi 2460 is LMT so it offers to sell me a map update.Ugh, I'm now updating with Garmin Express, which I had to install.
It's now updating my 2460 and computer and we'll see what comes of it. I'll report back with results.Update 2460: My 2460 now has just 231 MB free. The gmapprom.img file is 2,204,032KB and the jcv file, D3191120A.JCV is 480,049KB. I do see the previous D.110A.JCV file still on the device taking up 474,294KB.Later Update Garmin Express did succeed in loading 2014.40 to my nuvi 750, 855 and 2460 (each done on a different Windows 7 PC) while GarminMapUpdater failed on each. Garmin Express also either loaded the map to the computer as part of the update or later as a Computer Only update. The 855, even with unneeded files (voices, etc.) removed still was only able to install the Lower 49 states, which also meant that the new map's voice recognition files were not installed. I'll try tomorrow to install Canada and Alaska via MapInstall to a SD card-or possibly try the SD clone technique.Febr 6, 2014 summary Good news, bad newsThe bad news is that for most folks, the old GarminMapUpdater program (Windows version 3.2.2) no longer works for map updates.The good news is that Garmin Express seems to have matured to the point that it actually works for almost everyone.
I still dislike having a program running in background that will rarely be needed without pausing or stopping some of its Windows Services, but for now, I expect that I'll keep Garmin Express on my PCs for future use. StrephonAlkhalikoi wrote:Odd. I'm not encountering any issues with MapUpdater. I'm currently downloading 2014.40 as we speak, and it has 56 minutes left to go before the download completes. Not only that, it properly detected my 1300 and offered the map update like it normally does.Note however I am not having the map installed to the device because I do that manually. Garmin still hasn't figured out that a North America map update should not have anything from South America included.That's interesting.
I've tried GarminMapUpdater (Windows version) on two PCs with my nuvi 2460 and 750. In each case, I get the same failed results as jjen reports in another thread:Tried Mapupdater it gave me an unexpected error. Tried again and it wanted a product code that wasn't on the Garmin site. 2014.4 was there but no info.
Tried Garmin Express and it wanted my email address.It appears to be working now but is running slow. It must be their website. Garmin has been messing again. I've tried it 4 times and each time it indicates I need to buy the map or enter the key.I was able to get the key for the 2014.40 map by going into my maps and scrolling down to 2014.40 where it showed the key code and unlock code.I entered the key code and map installer says there is an error and needs to close.I previously also tried by using Garmin Express (I HATE IT) and downloading to computer only. Took about 40 minutes and then displayed a configuring bar.
The bar remained on and never installed the map to the PC.I then tried Garmin Express again and chose to install to GPS and PC. Again it is hanging on the configuring bar with 3 minutes left; it's been that way for over 30 minutes and appears to be frozen.I checked the.sytem folder and it did in fact download the map to the 2460 along with the JCV and ASR files. Although it displays not to disconnect the Nuvi I will since it appears it's locked on the configuring screen.This Garmin Express is a real POS in my opinion and I'm still baffled why it works for some and not others. I am quite disappointed that MapUpdater no longer works for me. Shrifty wrote:I tried to edit this, but took too long.
That didn't work for me, it said I need to go to Garmin.com to purchase the maps. I have an LMT, so obviously something isn't right.I can't get Garmin Express to install either, something is corrupt on my PC with it and I can't figure out what it is at this point. Trying another laptop, see how it goes.It's certainly possible that you have a Microsoft.NET problem if you expect a corrupt PC issue.
You may want to go to Windows Update and see if you have a.NET update available or go to your 'View Update History' and see if.NET 4 has successfully installed.The Windows version of Garmin Express needs:.Windows XP SP3 or newer, Microsoft.NET 4 Client Profile (included).1024 x 768 display, USB port and 1 GB RAM.High speed Internet access (Not for use with dial-up, mobile or satellite connections).May require up to 13 GB free disk space. Shrifty wrote:I can't get Garmin Express to install either, something is corrupt on my PC with it and I can't figure out what it is at this point. Trying another laptop, see how it goes.It's certainly possible that you have a Microsoft.NET problem if you expect a corrupt PC issue. Something definitely wrong on Garmin's side.Using Garmin Express again I am still unable to load the map to the PC.
The last attempt did in fact load the map and all required files to the 2460LMT and it works properly.I opened Garmin Express again and it indicated my maps were up to date with version 2014.40.I then chose to reinstall map option, using advanced tab, I instructed to download to PC only. Once again received message 'Garmin Elevated Installer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.' I have no issues with Net Framework, everything is up to date there. I attempted to un-install Garmin Express (not 100% certain on the registry entries I need to remove) as well as anything Garmin related (except POI-Loader) and attempted to Run the Map Updater again. It asked me to purchase, tried to enter the code and had an unexpected error. For a laugh, I then tried to reinstall Garmin Express and ran into the following error:The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable.Clock OK to try again, or enter an alternate path to a folder containing the installation package 'CoreServiceInstaller.msi' int he box below.Once I hit cancel, I then receive another error that states:The older version of Garmin Express cannot be removed.
Contact your technical support group.I am not sure what to remove at this point, there is nothing listed in the Programs and Features section in the Control Panel related to Garmin Express.Done for awhile, NOW it's time for dinner! Kch50428 wrote:The 765T goes through 1 round of loading maps on booting with a green progress bar. Then, goes almost all the way through a second green progress bar then dies. And now it won't go into being seen by my computer to see if I can figure out what's going on.
Even opened the thing up and pulled the battery cable from it to see if that would break the loop it seems to be stuck in. No joy.Oh well. I won't be fixing or replacing it. I'll just use my iPhone or iPad going forward.GarminCure 3 may be able to fix it, if you want to take the time to work at it. But I agree with Juggernaut.
Contact Garmin. It should be their responsibility to replace the unit, since it was their software that broke it. Loaded USA & Canada OK from Express in the 660 (Via the 'SD Card Trick'). Again, Express said it could not load NA, and gave suggestions on what to load.
I loaded USA & Canada. And after it was done, I re-named the files, as usual.I didn't try it in the car yet. (Way too much snow in Chicagoland!)but it worked.P.S.
USA & Canada alone was just shy of 2GB!!!PPS: I'm cycling back and forth between 2 different SD cards, and always update the oldest map card. This also gives me a backup map in case I encounter an issue with the new maps.
Strephon as well as others have successfully downloaded 2014.40 using MapUpdater but It concerns me that this method has failed for the majority of users. I just hope it's another glitch on Garmins end today and that tomorrow it'll be up and running as in the past.I just upgraded from XP and downloaded 2014.30 onto my new computer on January 12th with MapUpdater without a hitch.
In the above link another user tried today downloading CN EU 2014.40 with MapUpdater and it worked, so for now I'll remain positive.One thing is sure though, I'm not about to update and when I do, I'll be using the alandb cloning method to prevent bricking my units.