Download Garmin MapSource for Free and Install Without Media
Garmin GPS receivers come packaged with free MapSource application. MapSource is required for Garmin users to upload and download maps data, POI (Points of Interest), waypoints, tracks, and routes to and from GPS unit. In other words, those without GPS unit or map product such as Topo, City Navigator and MetroGuide will not have MapSource CD or DVD installer. If you for some reason need to install MapSource on your computer, there is a workaround trick to get MapSource for free.
Garmin officially provides a MapSource version update download, which will only work if there is previous version of MapSource installed. If no MapSource software is detected, the MapSource update setup will abort with error message saying that it cannot find previous version of MapSource. Follow the following trick to hack the setup file so that it can be used to install MapSource clean and fresh without any prior installation of MapSource.
- 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.
- Unpack or extract the content of MapSource_6136.exe
downloaded using WinRAR. - From the extracted files, run MAIN.msi or MSMAIN.msi.
- Then, run Setup.exe.
Note: The sequence to execute Main.msi and then Setup.exe is important to avoid “Previous MapSource not found!” error.
- Garmin MapSource now installed.
Felix also provided another hack to install Garmin MapSource without CD disc.
- Create a folder named Garmin on local C: drive.
- Inside the C:\Garmin folder, create or rename a file as MapSource.exe.
- Install the MapSouce by running downloaded MapSource installation executable, MapSoruce_XXXX.exe such as MapSource_6156.exe.
The trick is useful is you have lost or forgotten the MapSource installation disc and wants to upload and download maps and other data to Garmin GPS receivers, or for GPS addicts who needs Map Source to open files in gdb, mps, gpx and loc formats, create waypoints, routes and tracks; view maps especially free maps; save point, route or track data in gdb, mps, gpx, tab-delimited text and DXF formats; and export waypoint, route and track data directly to Google Earth.
However, if you have any Garmin maps, installing the maps will also install the original and genuine copy of MapSource.
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September 29th, 2008 18:01
Hi Guys, i have downloaded the stuff as mentioned to another computer for a “testdrive” although I have a “legal” copy of Mapsource. It works fine but I have a question. In SA they updated the maps in March 2008 which I have acquired. How can I these maps with the downloaded version? I have tried to change the file names in my Garmin folder but gets an erroir message saying that I must install the maps. How do I do it? If I copy the IMG files from the new maps folder to the old folder it works fine as long as I don’t start using some of the functions, such as “Find” an address. How can I correct this? Is there sombody who can help?
September 25th, 2008 00:29
I had the same error problem after extraction. I do not have a map to download in order for it to work (as indicated in previous posts). Is there anywhere I can locate a map (free) in order to activate this software so that it runs properly? Thanks.
September 20th, 2008 23:22
“Mapsource n’a trouvé aucune carte installée”
-Comment installer une carte ?
-Où trouver une carte et sous quelle format sont ces cartes ?
(personnellement je recherche la carte marine de Mayotte)
Merci
September 7th, 2008 11:14
Tengo problemas al instalar el garmin que 2.9. Lo comienzo a instalar en mi PDA y y arrojar el error cuando va a finalizar la instalacion ” Erro al instalar Garmin Que.cab”
agradece vuestra ayuda
gracias
September 7th, 2008 05:37
me sigue saliendo error despues de instalr segun las instruciones
September 4th, 2008 03:17
Mocada, baixem o mapsource v6136 aqui
http://www.gpsaustralia.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3702
abraco
August 28th, 2008 06:13
Sirve con la ultima actualizacion de mapsource de garmin testeado por mi sigan el tuto antes descrito y veran el resultado
August 27th, 2008 12:42
gente! muy buena la ayuda! acabo de bajar la version 6.14.1 y tambien funciona! felicitaciones! saludo1
August 15th, 2008 17:48
Sir, does this procedure still apply?
July 27th, 2008 13:26
works for current, 6.14.1
July 19th, 2008 03:01
The trick works with the current version of MapSource as well (6.13.7)
July 17th, 2008 01:29
Hola, me gustaria saber como instalo un mapa?… necesito ese programa y segui tus pasos pero no funciono
June 25th, 2008 11:47
I installed it, as instructed, but it’s giving me an error message.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7218/mapsourceerrorjf9.jpg
June 17th, 2008 02:37
What is WinRAR (step #2)? When I click on this text, nothing happend.
June 3rd, 2008 04:05
formidable
May 20th, 2008 05:49
This works – thanks. Please note that it works with version 6.13.6 (using the link above) but NOT with the latest Mapsource software from Garmin (currently 6.13.7) so make sure you install the correct one!
May 13th, 2008 08:40
Dude! You are the best man…
For those that isnt still working, remember to EXTRACT first ALL files, then click on MAIN, and then bla bla bla…. I didnt exctarcted first and I was having trouble,… Thanks again
April 5th, 2008 10:49
i have the same pro i run what it says to do but it gives me an error can someone help
March 14th, 2008 02:39
Excellent this really saved my day! Many thanks!
March 7th, 2008 05:37
I’ve also have installed Mapsource and I have the Map Update 2008 DVD from Garmin.
Mapsource doesn’t run and say that it can not find a mapsource product.
I followed directions above, am I doing somthing wrong?
March 6th, 2008 09:53
Thank you for the information.
It worked fine to me.
March 3rd, 2008 21:00
“juancarlos80: You need to install a map after installing mapsource for it to run.”
What does it means?
I’ve installed Mapsource and I have the Map Update 2008 DVD from Garmin.
Mapsource doesn’t run and say that it can not find a mapsource productt.
What have I to copy (and where) from DVD to HD?
Thank you,
mcz
March 2nd, 2008 03:04
Great tip!!! Thanks!!
juancarlos80: You need to install a map after installing mapsource for it to run.
February 21st, 2008 09:26
I FOLLOWED YOUR STEPS.. AND THE ERROR MESSAGE
CAME FROM THE INSTALL MAPSOURCE.
PLS MORE DETAILS TO RUN THIS PROGRAM
January 31st, 2008 16:39
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