Garmin nuvi 1450 software missing

SOURCE: Nuvi 350 System Software Missing

Try this: Hold the power buuton down, you will see on the lower screen the word "Pre Booting - ". Keep holding the power button for about 60 second, then you will see on the lower screen "Booting".
This time, release power button; system will reboot and loading map... again.
I got the same problem, after research on the web. Nick 99990_0 had post this solution on (his Nuvi 660) but it work for my Nuvi 350 too. Good luck.

Minh (NJ)

SOURCE: System Software Missing on Garmin Nuvi 255W

Hi,
Take a look at this site, http://www.garmin.be/missing.html Download and unzip the software, plug your garmin in the USB and start the updater.exe program. It gets you started again. Later on you can use the Webupdater to get possible newer software..
It worked for me and my Zumo550
Goodluck
Auke

SOURCE: Garmin nuvi 265w

I can help you reset and fix your Garmin Nuvi 265W.

Getting stuck on the flashing Garmin logo, or a message about not finding any maps, are indications that the firmware / system software inside your GPS has been corrupted. Don't skip the hard reset step (or the backup step!)

There are three steps to take to get your Nuvi 265W running like new:

1. Back up your Favorites.
2. Perform a Hard Reset.
3. Download and then run Garmin WebUpdater to replace its firmware / system software.

SOURCE: garmin nuvi 1450 will not

You should be able to resolve the issue by resetting your unit. The 1450 is reset by pressing and holding the Power button for about 20 seconds. Your unit should then start up like it normally would.

If the reset does not resolve the issue then you may either have a dead battery or an electronic issue. You can check if the issue is the battery by plugging your unit into your computer using the USB cable that was supplied with your unit. The Garmin is programmed to automatically draw power and recharge it's battery when it is plugged into a unit with the USB cord. You can try the reset option again while you are attached to the computer. If you are still unable to get the unit to come on then you will have to take the unit into a Garmin authorized repair center. They will be able to test your battery and let you know if it needs to be replaced. Then can also tell you if the issue is internal to the unit, and what it will cost you to repair the unit.

SOURCE: my garmin nuvi 1450 cannot

Make sure the Garmin is fully charged and try driving with it on and it should find the satellites. If it does not work try this.
Then go to the Garmin site and register your product. Then download Garmin Updater and connect your unit with a usb cable directly to your computer and not thru a USB hub. Let the update go directly to the GPS and not a folder. It will take a few hours even with a fast internet connection. I have attached a link to the Garmin site. Thanks for using FixYa

https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/registrationGettingStarted.htm?productType=auto&categoryType=AUTO