Garmin Mapsource Map Update

From previous reviews I see I am not alone in trying to update maps.

I have been trying to update my Garmin Nuvi 2792 since the 23rd February, it now being 19th March , I a, getting a bit frustrated.

Tried 23 rd Feb, came up unable to update maps, it then proceeded to download map updates to somewhere on my computer to the tune of 390 times, and used up my monthly allowance, I had to but 1 gb to email customer service, what a joke they are.After all the suggestion they made, I partially solved it by putting in a new microcard, it managed to download software, then accepted the new card, started download, which told me it would take 3 hours, left it on overnight, to find that NOTHING had happened. Garmin told me to turn of my antivirus, oh sure I,m going to do that arent I for 8 or 9 hours so I am now stuck with a gps I cant update, and a customer service, that is worse than SKY,s, which as you all know is negligible, I paid for updates, I have had to buy more monthly GB allowance,for which I get , NOTHING.

Guess which GPS I am going for at Xmas

I received my Garmin 2445LMT last night. After connecting it to my PC I ran the Express updater system. After several goes I managed to update the system, but when trying to update the maps, firstly the express system reloaded with a tick in the box near the bottom and promptly unloaded itself. After reloading I tried to update the western europe maps only to be told there wasnt enough room and to insert a Micro SD card (not supplied). I tried several more times and thought I was successfull but found that I now only had Spain and Portugal maps installed. I gave up after this and returned the unit. I think I will go for a Tom Tom

I down loaded the Garmin Lifetime updater. It has never worked. I have gone through umpteen procedures with Garmin including sending my satnav to them. They have never fixed the updater. I asked my IT department at work to help. They couldn't fix it. When I asked Garmin for a refund they said my purchase "hade been activated and unlocked to the device: efectively breaking the seal of the item". Therefore they would not make a refund.

I.e. I downloaded it, I activated it, it didn't work, it's unfit for purpose but they won't make a refund.

I would avoid them like the plague