Show .System in Nuvi

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To make all of Nuvi files visible you must un-hide protected files via Windows like any other folder.

In Windows 7, click on Organize, in the drop-down list, select Folder and search options then click the View tab. Click the button to Show hidden files and folders. Then un-check Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

To make the .System folder visible in the Nuvi

  1. Start Nuvi and go to Volume Screen.
  2. Press the upper right hand corner of screen for 10 seconds.
  3. The Developers Screen will pop up
  4. Scroll down to MTP SETTINGS
  5. Change from AUTO DETECT to MASS STORAGE
  6. Save the changes
  7. Shut down Nuvi and hookup to Computer USB cable
  8. Start Nuvi and it should recognize it is hooked up to the computer.
  9. Explorer will now see all files in ROOT directory and the .System directories.

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