Garmin
Express 'there was an error installing the update' message
sucks especially when you have some plan to go out in the coming days. For
those who are new Garmin users should know that “Garmin Express” is an application that is free of cost available
and is used to update, download and work with Garmin map and GPS settings. It is a digitalized control dashboard
to manage Garmin GPS devices.
Whenever
you need to download or updates any maps or firmware of your Garmin GPS you
need to work on Garmin Express only. It’s quite easy to operate but this
application behaves stubbornly sometimes and results in showing various
downloading or installing errors.
There
are certain issues that Garmin user commonly searches in Google like:
·
Garmin Nuvi updates
problems.
·
Garmin express
problems Mac.
·
Garmin
express not working on Windows 10.
·
Garmin drive
smart 50 update problems.
·
Garmin
express stuck on updates in progress.
·
Garmin won't
update.
·
Garmin
express update frozen.
·
Garmin
"there was an error installing the update".
Did
you relate directly or indirectly with any of these issues? No worries, the
situation is not that bad that you might have thought of. This article will
explain on various troubleshooting tips to fix the Garmin "there was an error installing the update" situation.
Keep
reading and rolling down the page to learn more on it. Let's begin to fix the
update installing error:
Check
the Disk space
Not
to mention that you should have enough space on your disk to download and
install any map updates. To make the process safe and secure user normally
insert an SD card in their device to ensure they never run out of space and
this will not cause any problem in downloading or updating Garmin maps or
Garmin firmware, whenever required.
Check
your Internet connection
High-speed
internet connection i.e. DSL or USB cable connection is vital for getting
Garmin Express connected and work well. The downloading of maps requires a
high-speed internet connection to get saved on the device. As slow connection
may result in “Garmin express update
frozen” trouble.
Check
with system Requirements
To
fix Garmin express problems on Mac or
Garmin Express not working with Windows10, make sure your PC or Mac meets the minimum system requirements
described for the Garmin express to get connected and performed as desired. Following
check them both.
Garmin Express for Windows
Needs
|
Garmin Express for Mac Needs
|
·
Windows
7 or above version.
·
Microsoft
.NET 4.5.2 (included).
·
At
least 1024 x 768 display.
·
USB
port for connection.
·
Minimum
1 GB RAM.
·
High-speed
Internet access.
·
Up
to 20 GB free disk space.
|
·
OS
X 10.10 or above version.
·
Min.
1440 x 900 display.
·
USB
port.
·
Minimum
1 GB RAM.
·
High-speed
Internet access.
·
Up
to 20 GB free disk space.
|
Restart
the computer
We
usually do not shut down our system and leave it just by choosing
"standby" "Sleep" or in "hibernation" mode. A
fresh start to a computer makes every application get ready to work from
scratch. Properly shutdown and restart your systems once and again connect to
Garmin Express to download the required update.
Check
if Garmin installer is blocked.
If
the Garmin installer is not launching; chances are there that it got blocked on
your system and Garmin won’t update
then. Following learn how to check and unblock it:
·
Right-click the downloaded Garmin Express Installer file on your
computer.
·
Click on "Properties" option.
·
If you see the "Unblock button" it means it has been
blocked, click on it to "Unblock".
·
Click OK.
Disable
Activated Anti Virus
Although
the anti-virus application, pop-up blocker or firewalls installed on Personal
computers doesn't interfere with Garmin Express (not considering the Office
P.C's). On, hit and trial basis try deactivating such working security software
temporarily and connect with Garmin Express.
Avoid
using Public Wi-Fi
Public
Wi-Fi will never provide the required bandwidth to download and install Garmin map updates. Moreover
using public Wi-Fi are not counted a safe option while logging in to any
personal account on any application.
GPS
device is connected well
Make
sure your GPS device is connected properly with your laptop or Mac via USB. Check
the USB cable is not cracked or having loose ends. Some people make a silly
mistake to connect the device with Monitor instead of CPU when working with
their desktops.
Uninstall
the Garmin Express
Uninstall
and Reinstall the Garmin express version on your system. The old version of the
application may get some corrupted files which could be the reason of failure
in downloading or installing the Garmin
updates.
If
nothing from above given tricks worked for you then contact the Garmin Update support team without
wasting any further time. The qualified, skilled and experienced Garmin GPS support guys will guide you
the right direction of fixing Garmin
update errors.
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