+goldwing.88 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Hi! I've been using Google Chrome as my Browser. And, I've been using a compatible plug in communicator that allowed me to download geocaches. Now I get a message that says Google Chrome won't support the Garmin Communicator plug in any longer for security reasons. So, what do I do now so that I can continue to "hunt" for the geocaches that I want to search for? Do I get another communicator?...or do I have to change my default browser? My hand held GPS is a Garmin map 62s Edited April 17, 2015 by goldwing.88 Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I see that you have had a similar, if not the same problem in the past. But yes, Google Chrome has tightened their protocols citing 'security issues'. As far as I know, Mozilla Firefox still works fine with Garmin Communicator (I don't use a Garmin... so, what do I know?). I see that it was suggested to you before that you try Pocket Queries. I would suggest it to you again, as you load your unit directly from the computer (eliminating communicator or browser problems). Initially, running a PQ seems daunting, but it really becomes easy at just a few practice runs. Likewise, loading to the GPSr seems bulky at first... but it really isn't with just a wee bit o' practice. Besides, you can load from 1 to 1,000 caches in a single shot, up to 10 times per day. Certainly easier (I think) than downloading single, individual caches. Would be happy to walk you through it if'n you'd like. Otherwise, give Firefox another go. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Firefox. As a Premium Member, try Pocket Queries to load multiple caches in one go. Use the GPX File and save to your desktop, then drag 'n' drop/copy and paste the GPX files to your GPS. Quote Link to comment
RuideAlmeida Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I use Garmin Express with Chrome. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 When did you last use it. I tried it a couple of days ago and got the chrome doesn't allow this. I Also lost the ability to use ridewithgps.com to write to my garmin. Have to go to IE to use them. Quote Link to comment
lzugner Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm using a MAC and Firefox browser with a Garmin GPSmap60cs and am only able to send (download) one cache at a time to my GPS. Even if I "check all" and click "download all" ,nothing seems to happen except I get an Excel spreadsheet. I can download one at a time to the GPS by clicking the small "send to GPS" icon on each caches line, but cannot download multiple ones. Is this a MAC issue? Quote Link to comment
+Shadowrhen Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I was able to download points last weekend via Chrome. Today I had to update the Garmin Communicator Plugin and use IE11 for downloads. Quote Link to comment
+spirothebudgie Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Strange, I have the Garmin 62s and google chrome and it works with no problems, though I have had to re install it a few times due to problems, maybe try that if you haven't already? Edited April 19, 2015 by spirothebudgie Quote Link to comment
+Hereorthereabouts Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I was able to download points last weekend via Chrome. Today I had to update the Garmin Communicator Plugin and use IE11 for downloads. and I was able to do the same w Chrome last week too. Today, i couldn't get my the updated plugin to recognise my Garmin and therefore download geocache details for tomorrows geocaching in an area w no smartphone reception so can't even use the phone either!! I thought that IE is for the chop soon too, so why can't chrome work for me as it has done w no problems for years?! Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 , so why can't chrome work for me as it has done w no problems for years?! Because Chrome has decided that it has security issues and blocked it. Quote Link to comment
+goldwing.88 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 OK! I have solved my problem...using IE I retain the convenience that I had when I was using Google. Thanks for all of your help. Cheers, Roy Quote Link to comment
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