Re: Mapsource 6.8 issues

störtebeker wrote:

> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:30:39 -0700, Mike Mogan <azghostQtown@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>>Howdy
>>
>>I got a new system and tried to install my mapsource CD's on it. The
>>GPS in question is a GPS 60 c and the map products are worldmap, US Topo
>>and Roads and Rec.
>>
>>After installing the three mapsource products, I got a message stating
>>that I needed to update to the new file format. OK - went and updated
>>to Mapsource 6.8 and installed the Topo minnesota map fix.
>>
>>Now, I can get into Mapsource, but when I try to select a map, it says
>>that I need to enter an unlock code. None of these products came with
>>an unlock code.
>>
>>Anyone seen similar behavior? Anyone have suggestions?
>>
>
>
>
> Similar setup - no problems. The new Mapsources have an 'Unlock Wizard,
> but this is only for the products requiring unlock codes. You should be able to
> close the unlock request window and continue your map selection.
>
> As a last resort, have you tried un-installing and re-installing? The
> products you mention don't require unlock codes.

Thank you, I'll try an uninstall/reinstall. Hadn't gotten around to
that, since it was a brand new install. Guess I'll start cleaning
registry entries and such.

Thanks!

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