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Updating Maps on Windows

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Updating Updates

BackroadMaps on Windows

MapPrerequisite: updatesYour areGPS released each year and older versions become discontinued.

To update your card itMaps must be registered in yourthe BackroadMaps account. Updates are shown under your existing registered product.

UpdateImportant: Free update links are available FREEonly for 60 60 days after registration.
 Not Registeredregistered Yet? yet? RegisterCreate Herean account here.

Updating Maps

1. GoLog in to theYour ourBackroadMaps websiteAccount

at

  1. Open a browser and go to BackroadmapbooksBackroadMaps.

Log intoin your account on our website,or create a new account if you don't have one.account.

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2. Click on the "MY GPS Maps" buttonMaps to go toreach the registration page.

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4.)

Click

2. Download the downPC arrowUpdater

to
expand

Expand the product information,details by clicking the down‑arrow.
Expand details

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5.) Under Map Updates Available for Download, Clickclick PC Updates.
PC Updates button

Once the download completes, open the downloaded file BRMB_updater2025.exe (located where you saved it).

Updater launch screen

When prompted, click Yes to downloadallow changes.
UAC prompt

Follow the updaterwelcome application to your computer.wizard:

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6. Scroll Down to the Unlock Information and copy your new 25 digit unlock key.

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Insert your microSD card into the computer or place it in your GPS unit and plug it into your computer via a USB cable so the computer is able to see the microSD card as a drive.

Click herNext. for help Connecting your GPS

7. Navigate to the location of the BRMB_updater2025.exe application and  double click to launch it.

Click Yes if asked to Allow changes

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8. The updater application will start the Welcome screen, click Next and accept

Accept the license agreement.

Updater welcome
License screen

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Updater

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Backups

3.

The(Optional) Updater application can doCreate a backupBackup of

the

Tip: existingBackups data onprotect your microSD carddata in case ofthe failure.update fails.
A folder named Backup_BRMB will be createdappear on the Desktop calledand Backup_BRMBcontain anda copy of your datacurrent willmap be copied into that folder.
data.

When

doing
the backup you should be patient as it copies the data for you.

It is good practice to verify the data was copied into the backup folder before continuing.

1. On the backup screenscreen, it will ask you to select a Drive from the drop down menu, Selectchoose your microSD card from the listDrive anddrop‑down.

click

Click Backup.
Backup selection
Backup confirmation

Wait patiently while the data is copied. Verify the files exist in the backup folder before proceeding.

⚠️ Backup buttonerrors? * The updater may take a while to start.copy

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UpdaterDo -**not** Updating Maps

Oninterrupt the updateprocess. screen

you will again
be

4. askedUpdate tothe selectMaps

    Select your microSD card driveagain from the dropdown.
    Drive drop‑down.

    1. Select your MicroSD fromCopy the drop down menu.

    2. Copy and paste your new 25 25‑digit unlock key displayed in the Unlock Information section.
    Unlock code

    Paste the key into the Unlock Key field.

    3. Click Update.

    to

    Updater progress

    start

    Map menu

    Card Contents

    5. Verify the Update

      Insert the microSD card into the GPS or connect the GPS via USB so the card appears as a drive.
      Need help connecting your GPS? Read our guide.

      After the update processfinishes, of downloading the maps.

      Updater Error message?

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      If you are getting and error message shown above, make sure you are entering 25 characters with no empty spaces.

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      4. You can now try loadingload the maps on your GPSGPS.

      unit. You can verify

      Verify the mapsmap are showingdata by goingnavigating on the device to SETUP > MAP.

      6. Troubleshooting

      If the update fails or maps don’t appear correctly:

      Check the detailed Troubleshooting Steps for Windows GPS Maps.

      Quick Reference

      Step Action 1 Log in → MY GPS Maps 2 Download PC Updater 3 Backup (optional) 4 Copy unlock key 5 Run updater (BRMB_updater2025.exe) 6 Accept license, backup, then update 7 Verify maps on GPS

      Tip: Keep the updater and backup folder on a clean desktop to avoid confusion.

      For additional help, refer to the menuBackroadMaps optionsWindows SETUPUpdate >Guide MAPor contact support.

      Issues with updating your maps? Check the Troubleshooting Steps.



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