# Basecamp Map Installation [ PC ]

# Installing and Using Backroad MapBooks on a PC  

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## 1. Prerequisites  
| Item | What to do | Links |
|------|------------|-------|
| **Garmin Basecamp** | Install Basecamp to view and load maps. | [Download Garmin Basecamp](https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4449) |
| **7‑Zip (optional)** | If your OS can’t extract ZIP files, install 7‑Zip for free. | [Download 7‑Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/) |
| **Backroad MapBooks account** | Sign‑up or log in to access your map downloads. | [Backroad MapBooks Login](https://backroadmapbooks.com/account/login) |
| **MicroSD card** | Insert into the PC or GPS unit to access the unlock key (`.gma` file). | — |

> **Note** – All map files are delivered as a single `.zip` archive (e.g. `SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025‑Win.zip`).  

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## 2. Downloading the Map Archive

1. **Log in**  
   * Navigate to the Backroad MapBooks website and sign in.  
   * If you don’t have an account, click **Create New Account** and follow the prompts.
![Login screen](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/2024-11-26-16-20-05-account-backroad-maps-opera.png)

2. **Navigate to “MY GPS Maps”**  
   * Click the **MY GPS Maps** button on the homepage to reach the registration page.  

3. **Locate your product**  
   * Find the product title for your province (e.g., “BC2025”) and click the small arrow to the right of it to expand the product details.  
![Product row](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/download2.png)

4. **Download the ZIP**  
   * Click the **Download for PC** button and choose a location to save the file (the default is usually the **Downloads** folder).  
   * The download link will point to something like: `SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025‑Win.zip`.

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## 3. Extracting the ZIP Archive

1. **Locate the file**  
   * Open the folder where you saved the archive.  

2. **Extract**  
   * **Windows** – Right‑click → **Extract All…**  
   * If you’re using 7‑Zip, right‑click → **7‑Zip → Extract Here**.  

2. **Verify extraction**  
   * After extraction you should see a folder named similar to `SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025‑Win` containing an installer executable and a copy of the .gpi file:  
     `BRMBBC2025_2025.exe` (replace `BC` with your province code).

     `BC2025.gpi` (replace `BC` with your province code).


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## 4. Installing and Unlocking maps in Basecamp.

1. **Insert the MicroSD card**  
   * If you have the MicroSD card inserted into the PC or your Garmin GPS and plugged into the computer.  
   * The card will appear as a removable drive (e.g., `E:`).

1b. **Download your .gma**  
   * If you Downloaded the .gma file from your account.  
   * The file will be downloaded to "Downloads" or the location you choose.

2. **Launch the installer**  
   * Double‑click the executable (`BRMB####_2025.exe`, where `####` is your province code).  
   * A screen will appear guiding you through the installation, you can accept the default installation directory.
   * A final screen will appear prompting you to provide a `.gma` file.
     
![Updater](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/scaled-1680-/installer.png)

3. **Select the `.gma` file**  
   * **Option A – SD File Select**  
     * Pick your MicroSD drive from the drop‑down list.  
     * The installer will copy the unlock key to Basecamp automatically.  
   * **Option B – Browse for file**  
     * If the card isn’t shown as a drive letter, click **Browse** and navigate to the card or to the location where the `.gma` file was downloaded from your account.
![Select GMA](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/scaled-1680-/unlock-screen.png)

4. **Complete the installation**  
   * Click **Next** → **Finish**.  
   * Basecamp will now contain the new map data.

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## 5. Post‑Installation

* **Launch Garmin Basecamp** – Verify that the new maps are visible.  
* **Configure Basecamp** – Use the following resource for detailed configuration options:  
  <https://brmb.support/books/4configuring-garmin-basecamp>

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## 6. Frequently Asked Questions

| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
| *What if I can’t find my MicroSD as a drive?* | Use the **Browse for file** option on the unlock screen to navigate to the card manually. |
| *Can I use the map on a mobile device?* | This guide is for PC only. For mobile devices see the **BRMBMaps App**. |

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## 7. Contact & Further Assistance  
Need More Help?

* **Phone** – 1-877-520-5670  
* **Submit Support Request** – > <https://backroadmapshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new>   

We’re here to help you get your maps up and running as quickly as possible!