Garmin just released a new version of Garmin Express (7.02) for Windows, with a note that it contains "critical updates". Also, there's a new version (2021.20) map available for download. Both updates installed under Windows 10 & Nav V (and also on my Nuvi 2539) without problem. Now to update the Montana....
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Garmin Express Update & Garmin Map Update
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rangerreece
RangerReece
This must be a big one!
Spinning wheel, “checking for updates...” since I read this Jack. About 10 minutes now.
Spinning wheel, “checking for updates...” since I read this Jack. About 10 minutes now.
lkraus
New member
After updating itself, Express also found the map update for my Zumo 595LM. I'm glad I already had a mostly empty 32Gb microSD card installed, as the full CNNA NT 2021.20 map no longer fits in internal memory.
The map used about 3.15 Gb on the card, though the copy on my PC takes 3.89 Gb.
The map used about 3.15 Gb on the card, though the copy on my PC takes 3.89 Gb.
Did you finally get your Garmin Express & Map Updates downloaded & installed? It was actually a quick install w/cable internet! Less than an hour for 2 Garmins (Maps) and 1 PC (Express).
rangerreece
RangerReece
I did. The problem was the order. It finally took when I quit Garmin Express, plugged in my NAV VI and allowed the device to force open the app. When that happened it immediately updated Garmin Express, and then downloaded the map in about 20 minutes.
Trying to open Garmin Express on its own and check for updates put it in a perpetual “checking for updates” status.
Lee, I have a similar problem with my Garmin 660. Garmin had no solutions. The problem however is now solved. When I do an update and it reports an error, I discovered that by disconnecting my 660 from the computer and then remove the data card and then re insert it, the update gets completed.
I don't know if this would work for you but in the future if you have issues, you might try my fix.
Unfortunately I did not discover my fix before I bought my Garmin 595.
Cheers!
lee
Debbie's Servant
Lee, I have a similar problem with my Garmin 660. Garmin had no solutions. The problem however is now solved. When I do an update and it reports an error, I discovered that by disconnecting my 660 from the computer and then remove the data card and then re insert it, the update gets completed.
I don't know if this would work for you but in the future if you have issues, you might try my fix.
Unfortunately I did not discover my fix before I bought my Garmin 595.
Cheers!
I was thinking about removing the battery and reconnecting it, didn't think about the card.
The internal storage is almost full on both of our Nav Vs so I deleted a bunch of voices from mine to make sure there was room for this update.
Next time the update probably will not fit on internal storage.
Not sure if the maps will partly store on the card once the internal storage is full.
lee
Debbie's Servant
There's no way new maps and old maps will fit on my Nav V. The new maps were 6.2 GB and the internal storage is only 7 GB.
Right now I only have 536 MB of internal storage remaining.
On my RV unit, which I move from vehicle to vehicle, has an SD slot right where I want to pick it up. I have to watch out for the card falling out 
