As a rule, most navigators come with pre-installed maps and a navigation program that plots a route using these maps. The navigation program works with certain maps created specifically for it. For example, there is a navigation program “Navitel-navigator”, which works with Navitel maps. It will not work with Garmin maps and vice versa.
The basic set of maps in the navigator does not always contain maps of all the necessary regions. Sometimes there is a need for additional cards. How to install a map in a navigator? There are two ways: purchase the necessary license cards, download free cards from the Internet.
Installing official maps on the navigator
Installing official licensed maps is not a difficult process, just like updating the maps in the navigator, and each developer has on his website detailed instructions about this theme:
Installing unofficial maps
The difficulty in using unofficial maps is the lack of any technical support and updates. Where do they come from? They are made by navigator users like you, based on existing geographic maps of various regions.
To add such a map to your navigator, you also need the map format to be suitable for your navigation program, and also that the navigation program supports adding its own maps. Where can I get cards? Maps created using the OpenStreetMap|41 resource are very popular.
Important Note
When installing unofficial maps on your navigator, you do so at your own peril and risk. Before installation, it is recommended to backup the data from your navigator to your computer. To be completely confident in the functionality and security of the software, purchase official cards.
How to install or update maps in the Navitel navigator
Step-by-step instructions on how to install a Navitel GPS map on your navigator. To get started, download Navitel maps based on OpenStreetMap:
Connect your navigator to your computer. If the Navitel program is located on a separate flash card, then remove it from the navigator and open it on the computer. In the future, we will assume that we are working with a flash card.
In the root of the flash card, create a separate folder for third-party maps, for example, UserMaps. Do not touch other folders or save anything in them to avoid possible conflicts between official and third-party maps.
In the UserMaps folder, create a folder for the region map that you want to add to the atlas, for example Region1.
Copy the new map files to the Region1 folder
Insert the flash card into the navigator
In the Navitel Navigator program, select the “Open Atlas” menu item and click on the folder icon at the bottom of the window to create a new atlas.
In the window that appears, find the Region1 folder where new maps are stored, click on it and select the “Create atlas” command
We are waiting for indexing to finish and the atlas to be created. Click the button with a check mark.
Now you can use new card by selecting the corresponding atlas in the list of atlases.
How to download maps to your Garmin navigator
Free Garmin maps based on OpenStreetMap can be installed using MapSource. The following describes how to load maps into the navigator using it:
Download the MapSource program to your computer from the official Garmin.com website from the Support->Software section and then Mapping Programs.
Unpack the archive into a separate folder and run the MSMAIN.msi file from it and only then Setup.exe. Wait for the program installation to finish. Since you don't have any Garmin maps on your computer yet, there's no point in launching MapSource yet.
Download the necessary Garmin maps
Unpack archives with maps into separate folders
Run the INSTALL file for each card so that the necessary information about the cards is entered into the computer registry.
Launch MapSource. Now in the program you can detect maps installed on your computer through the menu Tools->Manage cartographic products.
In the left top corner The program should display a list of available cards (1). Using it or through the menu View->Switch to product, select one of the cards, it will appear in the field (3).
Using the button (4), click on the map (3) and it will appear in the window (2). Do this with all the necessary cards.
Press button (5) to send cards to the device. The specified maps will be formatted into a file with an IMG extension and transferred to the Garmin device, which must be previously connected.
Since when loading maps it will be generated new file gmapsupp.img, then the original file will be overwritten, so if your device had pre-installed maps in the gmapsupp.img file, then before uploading the maps to the navigator, you should rename it to one of the allowed names, for example, gmapprom.img.
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Installing Autosputnik maps
You can add amateur maps for Avtosputnik based on OpenStreetMap to the program, just like official ones, skipping only the registration step. Just copy them to the Maps folder after unpacking them.
How to upload other maps to the navigator
It happens that after a purchase the client decides that the navigation program or maps do not meet his requirements and decides to change them. We have already said that each navigation program works only with maps designed specifically for it. Is it possible to completely replace the navigation software in a car navigator? The obvious answer is “yes,” but there are exceptions.
Garmin position
In particular, Garmin navigators that come pre-installed with Garmin software do not support the installation of any third-party software. Also, the Garmin navigation program is not distributed separately from the device itself for installation on navigators of other companies. The exception is the navigation software package for PC. Transferring software and maps from one device to another is excluded, since license key is firmly attached to serial number devices.
Position Navitel
A similar policy is used by CST CJSC, the developer of Navitel software. The car version of the program is only available as part of the navigator upon purchase and cannot be purchased separately. Therefore, if you have a navigator with Autosputnik or any other product, then if you want to switch to Navitel you will have to buy another navigator with Navitel included. A strict license also prevents the transfer of software and maps from one device to another when the device is replaced. To use Navitel, but not buy a new navigator, you can purchase a version for PDAs and mobile phones with a less strict license.
Position Autosputnik
Autosputnik turned out to be the most democratic in the matter of replacing and transferring cards. Having purchased a license for the Autosputnik 5 program once, you can use it even if you change your device to another. You only need to go through the re-registration procedure on the manufacturer’s website. Moreover, the Autosputnik program always comes as a bonus to all purchased cards. The only limitation may be the navigator model; devices supported by Autosputnik are listed on the website. The price of the product is also attractive, around 1000 rubles, which is two or even three times less than Navitel. With this approach, it’s not a pity to buy Autosputnik and, if something happens, it’s painless to abandon it.
Multiple programs on one device
Some navigator manufacturers have met their customers halfway and given them the opportunity to use several navigation systems on the navigator instead of one using the so-called alternative shell.
The alternative shell is copied to internal memory or a flash card inserted into the navigator and, as it were, “pretending” preinstalled program navigation, launching instead. IN separate file the alternative shell settings specify the paths to the existing files navigation programs, which can be called through the shell menu itself.
The X-device company offers one of these shells for its navigators; you can learn about setting up and installing this component on their forum. Lexand has also provided the ability to use several navigation programs; the shell can be found here.
Among other browsers worthy of attention, one cannot fail to note the Yandex browser, developed by the guys from the same name search engine. The advantages and advantages of this program are obvious, since all its options and services are freely connected directly to the Yandex user profile, allow you to quickly launch the necessary services, save user data and synchronize accounts from different Yandex modules.
Working in the Yandex browser, the user can simultaneously use all search engine tools without changing accounts, from a single user profile. For example, from here it’s easy to monitor traffic jams, the weather, posters, the development of your website, you can additionally create screenshots, share them, save files on Yandex.Disk, use visual bookmarks and so on. In general, all the benefits of Yandex are available to those who work with the Yandex browser.
Moreover, some users find this browser the most convenient, simple, fast and practical, as it greatly facilitates and speeds up the search for the necessary information on the Internet. We will tell you how to download the Russian Yandex browser completely free of charge, how to install it on your computer. step by step instructions, which we dedicate entirely to the great brainchild of Yandex.
How to download Russian Yandex browser for free: step-by-step instructions
1. Go to official page Yandex browser at the link:
2. Find the green “Download” button on the same page and click on it, agreeing to the terms of use of the software product.
3. In the next dialog box, select “Save file” and start downloading the installation file to your computer.
4. When the download of the installer file is completed, go to the downloads of our current browser and launch the installation file by clicking on it with the mouse. IN Mozilla Firefox You can view the downloads using a special downward-pointing arrow icon located on the toolbar (see screenshot). The same way installation file can be launched from the folder with downloaded files. The main thing is to start the installation of the Yandex browser, which we downloaded at the previous stage.
5. In the next step (when we launch the installer), select the “Run” button.
6. Next, the system will prompt us to make Yandex the default browser (uncheck/leave the checkbox) and participate in improving Yandex services by transmitting impersonal user statistics (uncheck/leave the checkbox). Having made your choice, unchecking or leaving the necessary checkboxes as desired, feel free to click on the orange button that says “Start using”!
7. We wait a few minutes until the downloaded Yandex browser installs its components on the computer. Installation will take no more than five minutes, but in fact much less.
8. When the installation of Yandex Browser on your computer is completed, the browser will launch in automatic welcome mode and will offer you a short introduction to the capabilities and elements of the program, and will offer you to take a short training course in working with the Yandex Browser.
Navigators provide convenience to many motorists, simplifying the search task optimal route and thereby saving time. However, maps may be out of date or not accurate enough. In this case, there is a need to replace them with more modern ones.
Where to get cards?
The simplest solution in this case would be to purchase licensed cards or install them from the official website. But you can also go your own way by downloading from third-party resources.
Before uploading maps to your navigator, you need to weigh all sides of the issue. After all, after installing a card with a missing license, problems may arise with providing a guarantee from the service center.
Using any of the selected methods, you should know that the entire installation comes down to simply copying the file. And if the navigator does not automatically detect the files, you need to find the path to them yourself.
Additional tools to solve the problem
Users Garmin navigator can update or install maps using the MapSource program included on the disk. But for working with Linux system the use of the QLandkarteGT program is provided, but the result may vary.
Let's look at the sequence of how to upload maps to a Garmin navigator.
First, you will need to download the MapSource program, unpack and run the MSMAIN.msi file. Once the download is complete, you should run Setup.exe to complete the installation.
Having work program, let's move on to the question of how to download maps. In the navigator, for starters? you need to select maps directly of the desired area and unpack the archive. Among the unpacked files we find install.but and run it, however, before starting the process you need to turn off Garmin Maps Source.
Direct work with Garmin Maps Source means connecting the device to a computer with via USB. Using the program, you need to specify the path to the required map, mark the file with the “Select Map” tool and click on upload to the navigator.
It should be noted that previous version The map of the installed region will be automatically deleted.
Updating in Difficult Situations
Most Prestigio navigators even when purchased have very old version navigation system. Before downloading maps to your navigator, it is recommended to first update the system by installing software from the site and using it to update the device.
When updating, the program will offer a service such as uploading maps to the navigator. Prestigio works mostly with the Navitel program, which has a very strict policy regarding third-party cards.
When loading maps into Prestigio, there are a few details you should know. If your navigator does not have a flash drive, the installation location should be the Maps folder in the device memory. If you have a flash drive, the path will change to the memory card in the Maps section. If there are no such partitions, you should restart the device, and the navigator itself will create the necessary directories.
If the device does not automatically detect the card, you need to upload it to any folder. After downloading, using the “atlas” navigator function, specify the path to the folder. The device will independently create an atlas from all the files found in the folder. It is worth noting that the navigator indexes all maps, so it is better to divide the folders by region.
The solution might be interesting
The most original way to upload maps to a navigator is to create them yourself. In a situation where there is no information about the region of interest, the question arises of how to upload maps to the navigator. Explay or a device from another brand supports the jpeg image format, which means you can scan a paper card.
First, we need a high-quality scan of the selected map with a north orientation. Next, you need to select key points on the map, preferably several. Find out the width and longitude of each selected point and enter the data into the created text file. The file must be saved in HTM format.
After creating a folder on your device, copy Text Document with coordinates and a scanned map of the area. By indicating the location of the map to the navigator, make sure the functionality and quality of the resulting image.
Good to know
- To download maps to the navigator via USB, the navigator must be turned off, and only after disconnecting the cable can it be turned on.
- Older versions of maps almost always resolve themselves when newer ones are loaded.
- Always create backups before installing unverified cards.
- When buying a navigator, it is not always possible to get the necessary map in addition to it.
- By installing cards from a third-party source, there is a risk of voiding the warranty.
- You can find a suitable map on the official websites.
I’ll give criticism from myself both in relation to the topicstarter and in relation to the enemy)
1. Firewood - no comments here, they are needed. True, for starters (if possible), we update Windows via Windows update (as for Windows 7 and everything above), a good half of the firewood is installed, and that’s all. Why do you need to install firewood from the off-site and the latest ones on the video card (otherwise you won’t work properly) and on the sound card (if it’s not built-in and you’re a hell of a sound guy)))) There are, of course, cases that none of the methods given by the author, it’s not suitable for some kind of crap (such as a USB 3.0 controller on a monoblock motherboard, and there’s no damn disk in the box, and the firewood is on the offsite current on Win10 x64, and on a candybar, out of your ass, 7 x86 should be installed, but without firewood 2 usb ports do not work, DRPs do not help and you have to look for the controller chip and insert another driver altogether, but the main thing is that everything works) But this is an exception.
2. Browser, depending on who you like (someone surfs with Iklorer 5.0 and is fine with it). I won’t say anything against Edg, but browser extensions like AdBlock and BrowSec - well, have more fun with them.
3. Antivirus. A separate topic, of course. A full-time user shouldn't live without it. I completely agree, in Win8-10 the built-in defender is generally a neat thing, it catches everything with a bang, I missed dr web, kaspersky, nod32, but the defender caught everything. Avira, Avast, Comodo and the like ( free versions, I didn’t test paid ones) it’s still trash, they let in viruses, and quite serious ones, after this I don’t install them and don’t recommend them to anyone. In general, Windows 7 also (with the latest updates) has a built-in defender, but I can’t say anything about its operation, so if you have Windows 7, XP you need to install something like dr web, kaspersky, nod32.
4. Archiver. Built-in archiver...hmm...to be honest, I see zip less often, but rar is more common, especially in a corporate environment. WinRar is paid, this is its main disadvantage, 7Zip is required to be installed, it reads just a lot of archive formats, it’s great to use as a console archiver for Reserve copy, easy and most importantly free.
5. Codecs yes, definitely yes at home. Provided that you download movies somewhere and watch them on your computer. Among the population, this type of viewing is becoming a thing of the past. No one has been downloading films and TV series for a long time - they watch online, watch online on smart TV, watch online on a tablet, etc., etc. Codecs were relevant at the dawn of the development of peer-to-peer networks, when providers created their own local networks in cities/districts of the city and everyone hung in flylinkDC++, pumped up pyrobytes of films for themselves (which, by the way, they never watched), the films were in extremely different formats. Well, you can plug it into your home computer, just in case, but definitely not into your office computer. No codecs.
6. PDF, I used it once back with version 4.0, in general I was satisfied with the interface and functionality, but in latest versions It has become very heavy, it is constantly breaking down to be updated, launches its own services and in security reports positions itself as an information collector on a par with Google, Apple, etc., so I am starting to abandon it. A good alternative to FoxitReader - lightweight and convenient. Regarding djvu “and the masses of different formats”, I haven’t seen djvu for a long time (at university only books on calculus and linear algebra were in this format), if someone is really interested in heaps of books scanned in poor quality, then you can djvu viewer without installation throw it off, but “mass of other formats” doesn’t even come to mind what it could be and who might need it.
7. Office applications of any kind (well, when installing, we select Word and Excel, the rest is of course not needed at home), on a corporate computer, plus PowerPoint and Outlook, by the way, you can also use the mailer at home, it’s a convenient thing. And there are so many documents on the Internet in doc and xls format, so it’s impossible to live without an office and people often take work home to finish a sign, some document, or even a presentation. If you do everything according to Feng Shui (Feng Shui in the field of copyright), then set up an open office - it will fit right into your home.
8. Disk images. Here UltraIso (by the way, paid, if anything) is needed by administrators, enikeys and others like them, and usually at work or for work purposes, it’s very good at collecting system images (the required wim archive is added to the original msdn image), boot disks are recorded (and in vain the critic shouts that the disks are like mammoth shit and we’re all suckers here, this is a hot topic at enterprises, and in some places even necessary - where the computers are categorized, who knows will understand), bootable flash drives etc. The average user doesn’t need UltraIso, especially since he needs to crack it additionally. “Win10-8 works with images out of the box - you are all suckers” the question is broader than it might seem, at the moment 7% is the market share of Windows XP, 50% is the market share of Windows 7 (MacOS - 9%, *nix - 2%) , draw conclusions about the work from the box with images))) Almost all games come in iso images, so at home DTLite won’t be superfluous for me; at work I don’t need it.
9. Skype is a rather individual thing, if you communicate with relatives from another city, then yes (or at work you organize something like a conference between branches). And now everyone is on telegram and wats"up, there are even video calls on mobile phones (:-D even the mail agent has it) and cellular has become quite cheap.
10.Torrent. Well, at home, yes, everyone seems to use this thing, but at work, of course not. some other incomprehensible rocking chairs are not needed, there are enough built-in ones in browsers. Still, we don’t download IE 4.0 via the dial-up channel (just don’t disconnect, just don’t disconnect!!! aaaaa!!! if anyone remembers Masyanya))))
12. Flash player. Well, if you’re into watching videos of all sorts of shit on the Internet, then you can put it on, but at work, definitely not.
13. Player. Well, if you install K-lite codecs, then install the MPC (media player classic) player with them, a great thing, IMHO you don’t need an extra hat on your computer, and the player built into Windows is also ok.
14. Well, recording discs...again, Nero (I have nothing against an excellent program in its class) - it’s paid (copyrights, feng shui and all that). Just burn a disc or a disc with music - Windows (starting from 7) and the built-in player handle this perfectly. If you really want something special, then there is a free analogue of BurnAwareFree, the standard theme. There is also freemake video converter - it burns discs, DVD can make menus and navigation.
15. Punto Switcher - well, it tastes good. I always set this for myself, though only at work; at home she didn’t give up. Unless someone types a lot of something (well, that is, works at home). In general, a convenient thing.
16. Remote access. Again, teamviewer and ammy admin are paid. If you want to work even harder helping everyone. This is if you have some kind of outsourced office, then yes, these programs are needed (oh my God, a violation of copyright and feng shui). And the enterprise has RDP. In general, there are some at home (if there is a white IP, of course), but at home I don’t recommend allowing it.