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Alex Mont Posted on Apr 22, 2012
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Garmin nuvi 205 doesn't show on pc

I have tried different pc , different usb connections and still does not show in pc. I have tried xp and windows 7. When i connect device i here the ping that device is connected but does not show up.

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Device might have a problem or drivers need to be installed 1st

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banana45

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  • Posted on Dec 01, 2007

SOURCE: Nuvi 350 System Software Missing

Try this: Hold the power buuton down, you will see on the lower screen the word "Pre Booting - ". Keep holding the power button for about 60 second, then you will see on the lower screen "Booting".
This time, release power button; system will reboot and loading map... again.
I got the same problem, after research on the web. Nick 99990_0 had post this solution on (his Nuvi 660) but it work for my Nuvi 350 too. Good luck.

Minh (NJ)

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  • Posted on Dec 09, 2009

SOURCE: I have a garmin Nuvi 205. When I turn it on, it says

Please see this link regarding this issue:

http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/250.html?1254844672


- Jim

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 12, 2009

SOURCE: Nuvi 350 System Software Missing

If you have a nuvi 350 download the software to your computer and then load the software onto a formatted sd card. Insert the sd card and bootup the Nuvi 350. The sofware will then load onto the Nuvi 350. If you have a Nuvi 200 I would think it works the same but I have not tried it.
Hope this helps

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2009

SOURCE: Problem connecting Garmin nuvi 205 w to pc

Check your cable.

I had to switch to device to pc cable from the garmin original cable to a pc cable that works with my motorola razor. The funny thing is I originally tried the motorola cable and it wouldn't work, brought the garmin cable and now it doesn't work but the motorola cable does.

Now my pc finds the device and I can go on to the garmin site and update.


HarryHarley

Harry

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  • Posted on Jan 19, 2010

SOURCE: computer can't locate connected nuvi 270

Are you using the latest Garmin program called WEBUPDATER Version 2.9.1.0 that was released about December 2009??
Try again:
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After installing WebUpdater once from the Garmin website, perform all future software updates from your computer. Simply connect your compatible Garmin device to your computer, then run WebUpdater from your computer's "Start Menu" by selecting "Start", "Programs", "Garmin", and finally "WebUpdater"
REMEMBER: It takes hours to do a complete a map update.
Unless you bought the Lifetime maps you may have to pay for current maps.


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Check your cable.

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