Garmin system software missing nuvi 760

The cure fw cannot boot the unit. It is loaded simply to allow access to the internal files to delete them or to reformat the unit. If it's just stuck and not booting that's ok, just do this: You should be now able to access the unit in Mass Storage Mode and see the internal files. Make a backup of all the files in the unit, but be aware that one of those files is probably stopping the unit from booting.

You could just remove the most likely if you knew the history of the device, but as you bought it like this you'd be lucky to select the right one, so just reformat it from the tut in Post 1.

After it's reformatted, create a folder in the unit named Garmin and then load the full original fw to the unit. Turn the unit on to see if it boots fully, and then turn it off again. Reconnect to PC and check if the unit has created a file GarminDevice. If it's named GarminDevice. If all that goes ok, then connect via WebUpdater and redownload the necessary Voice Text etc files. Put basemap, detail map and Time zone map in the Garmin folder. If you still have the boot-loop, carefully make the cure again and reflash it.

If it doesn't work then something else is preventing your nuvi from booting, maybe hardware problem or corrupt non-volitile memory. Reason: clarity. Hi Neil No i didnt get it working yet, when i turn on the unit, it displays the Garmin Logo then reboots.

E loading maps copyright etc, it just restarts. The Garmin is like a "mass storage device". You can see the files in a file manager. Some files are hidden. You will have to configure your file manager and operating system to be able to "see" hidden files. Just replace the files from your backup.

You DID make a backup, right? Current is 7. Log In Sign Up. Home » Garmin talk. Login or register to post comments. Quoted from Jakas, which he quoted from another post. SteveEC 13 years. SteveEC wrote: Hi First time the map came up it was zoomed out showing the entire US with my car in IL. All my favs were gone. Thank gawd I had a backup that wasn't too old.

Once I determine what's missing I'll make a new backup. I am sure folks can list what files your Nuvi should have on it but map files are locked to the specific GPS they were installed on, so your not going to be able to get map files from other people. If you ever installed any maps on your computer, you might be able to put it on your W by using Mapsource or Basecamp. If not, and you only used the unit the way it came in the box, then you are up the creek without a paddle.

Then report to us what you saw and describe the final screen display of your device when fully powered up. Hello, I have the exact same problem as yours. Is there anyway I can contact you to find out more information about the solution? Thank you. When I contacted Garmin Support they simply told me to piss off as my device was too old for free support.

Any help is highly appreciated!!! You can't fix some things. As you reported Garmin stated, it's too old to worry about so just buy a new one. One of the entry-level basic units would work just the same as your unit you killed.

Thanks and regards -. Morten -- Illiterate? Write for free help. See the bold text:. Can you send me the original files for nuvi w, please? My email: florian. Most grateful if you could email me a link to the original files.

I formatted my w by mistake. Hi, yeah old thread indeed. My aunt had her GPS since it came out. She basically use only 1 time. She is an elderly. She could never figure out how to use it or update the GPS. She did a booboo recently by trying to use it again and she formatted the GPS. She call Garmin and sadly they said they could not help her at all. Without a backup, it won't be easy, but if the nuvi still boots up to the "Where to" menu and goes into mass storage mode when connected to the computer shows as a drive , it is possible if you can find someone else with a nuvi W who is willing to share a backup with you.

The map files cannot be copied from another device because they are locked to a specific serial number. The Garmin City Navigator map will be more functional than the OpenStreetMap, but it is questionable whether the cost of City Navigator could be justified on a device this old. It would make more sense to just buy a new, used or refurbished low end device which you should be able to find for about the same or lower cost than the downloadable map.

GE completed the update and said an error occurred. File Explorer just shows the drive as a removable drive with 0 bytes used and 0 bytes free.

Note - to be clear, GE created the problem - I did not try to format anything. I have what appears to be a complete backup from 2 years ago.