![]() Not that it should make any difference, but I am running Lubuntu lxle, a lightweight user friendly distribution that runs well on older hardware. In your case, with a good backup, you could copy the files over from Linux. In my case, after calling support back with this info and explaining that Garmin's own WebUpdater corrupted my GPS, they agreed to replace it at no charge. (There were 32 corrupted folders and 23 corrupted files.) In desperation I connected it to a Linux PC, and it was able to read the file system. I called customer service and was told essentially that it is hosed, and I would have to pay $120 for an exchange. Windows does not recognize it, neither does WebUpdater. Which raises a question:: if my Zumo 350 gets completely befuddled and will not boot - how then - can I transfer dot System Folder (which I backed up) to the Device if plugging it into laptop does not result is valid connection? Can a microSD card (with backup dot System Folder) be made to boot a 350 device ?I have a Nuvi 1490T that was corrupted while attempting a WebUpdate. I was mis-lead by Garmin Express - which says it will backup your files - but read carefully - it only backups YOUR data NOT Garmin's - so the dot System file it creates does NOT have any programs, just your routes and favorites and etc. So now I have a complete backup on my laptop - including the whole dot system folder. I used the process below on my Zumo 350LM and it worked great. system file so a straight select all files and copy will work fine there. You don't need to produce a complete list of all files just check whether there are folders containing lots of files with the extension. Older units like the 3xx, 6xx, 7xx, and possibly the 8xx don't have the hidden. (exact version), and what is the contents of your Garmin 'file' (I presume it's a folder, not a file). system folder and it contents when looking at the list of files. ![]() So to simply select all the files and drag them to a new folder to create a backup you'll first need to insure that you can see the. system folder contains all the maps files and other important files which should be backed up but if hidden by the operating system then simply selecting all the files and folders you can see will not get you a backup of those critical files. Not sure what the process is for a MAC however. ![]() To make it visible you need to alter the default values of the Folder View Options so that all hidden Systems files are visible. This folder is a hidden systems folder which on a Windows PC will not be visible by default. If it's a newer model then there maybe a folder on the GPS called.
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