[KYA]

Having trouble downloading it. I get this message
This title is designed to work in a dvd-rom pc with microsoft windows.

I have XP I am a newbie. Can someone help me?

 

[kiwiguy]

Firstly, do you even have a DVD drive installed in the Dell?

It was optional for the B110 model.

Do you get this message when inserting the DVD, or when do you get this message?

 

[KYA]

If it was optional then I bet I don't.
When inserting the DVD I get the message.

 

[kiwiguy]

The front lettering of the drive tray drawer will tell you.

Read it carefully and see if the words DVD are on it anywhere.

If it only mentions CD then it's not a combo DVD-CD drive.

 

[KYA]

Yes it does say DVD on it.

 

[kiwiguy]

Well, it should "install".

I was a bit confused when you posted that you "had trouble downloading it" though as that implies that you were downloading it from the internet and not "installing" it from the DVD.

So what exactly happens?
You put the DVD in and it pops up the message?

What happens if you go to Windows Explorer and "look" at the drive, can you see any files and folders?

 

[KYA]

Well, it should "install".

I was a bit confused when you posted that you "had trouble downloading it" though as that implies that you were downloading it from the internet and not "installing" it from the DVD.

So what exactly happens?
You put the DVD in and it pops up the message?

What happens if you go to Windows Explorer and "look" at the drive, can you see any files and folders?

i will do that tonight after work.
I bought this thinking it would work like MapQuest only give me more options. Do I need a GPS to make this work? Very cofused as usual.

 

[golferbob]

i use map quest ,it does a nice job.

http://www.mapquest.com/

 

[alwrmc]

It does not need a GPS device to work as a stand-alone program. It will (depending upon the version) work with a GPS device to keep you on track as you travel. I have a competing GPS and Software package (Garmin) that I put on one of my laptops. It works very well except that you of course need to put the laptop where it can be seen and heard. Bear in mind that a laptop is rather bulky, fragile and can easily become a really costly chunk of technology should it be unsecured and emergency braking occur. One more thing, the GPS device of course needs clear access to the satellites that it reads in order to function. It is therefore not very useful indoors. For use in a vehicle I recommend a portable GPS that can be placed on the dash or mounted via suction cup to the windshield(screen). Also note that some states, California I believe, prohibit mounting to the windshield(screen).

 

[kiwiguy]

I second the use of an "in car" GPS, I use one that just plugs into the cigarette lighter and suckers onto the windscreen. (Navman)

I change it into whatever car I am driving, makes driving in unknown areas much safer and surer.

 

[KYA]

Got it installed, thanks to you folks.

 

[kiwiguy]

That's great to hear KYA!