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Jim · 12-01-2005, 03:18 AM

just bought this and have not been able to get it working..computer does not recognize it at any portal..has anyone installed this and did you "just plug it in" as they say on the box..any other comments would be appreciated..thanks..jim

Jim · 12-01-2005, 03:18 AM

just bought this and have not been able to get it working..computer does not recognize it at any portal..has anyone installed this and did you "just plug it in" as they say on the box..any other comments would be appreciated..thanks..jim

Bob Hatch · 12-01-2005, 03:57 AM

I did not buy the package from MS, I bought the Deluo SiRF Star III, with S&T 2006. The Deluo comes with drivers that create a Com port for the USB to use. Once the drivers were installed S&T recognized it instantly.

First thought. When you open S&T then open the GPS pane there is a configure GPS button. When you click on that a window will come up that has the com ports listed, it will also have a Scan button. Click on that, and see if S&T finds the GPS.

Don't know what to recommend after that.

hummer1 · 12-02-2005, 05:22 PM

I installed the streets and trips on my HP laptop and it worked first time.

Paulin · 12-02-2005, 06:31 PM

Jim,

I just bought and installed S&T 2006 w/GPS today. I had to use the comfigure GPS button and then the troubleshoot button a couple of time before the GPS would work. Keep working with it and it might start.

Paul

Jim · 12-03-2005, 09:50 AM

hi..my daughter who works with computers deleted the drivers and when we plugged the gps in it automatically reinstalled them and works now..next i will try to figure how to use it..thanks for the input..jim

Jim D · 12-22-2005, 07:40 PM

I have the 2006 version and had the 2005 before. Always works fine on my Compaq and now my new Gateway. It's a great tool for planning a route and inserting changes, additions, etc. Couldn't live without it for RV'ing or just local driving in So. Calif. 100 times better than Mapquest.

rogueii · 12-23-2005, 05:09 AM

If you are using MS/Windows/XP, it should be just Plug and Play. 98 second edition should also be Plug and Play.
If you are not on XP, open up Control Panel and go to Install Hardware and follow the messages
(START>CONTROL PANEL>INSTALL HARDWRE)