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TomTom Full Digit Postcode Search not working in UK

 
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fenlandboy
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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 5:44 pm    Post subject: TomTom Full Digit Postcode Search not working in UK Reply with quote

Can anone please advise me why I am unable to install this TomTom file wezipcodes715.zip (10.5MB) having downloaded and saved it to my pc. When following the instalation guide lines from TomTom's increasingly frustrating website....for some reason my TomTom Home (version 2.6) kicks in and 'says' 'searching for updates' but alas nothing installs!!!!
I'm not very technical, but just keen to get this sorted out!!
If you're out there and can help me I'd be really chuffed!...Thanks
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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome to the forum, unzip the download and put the files in to the "zip" folder on the device using Windows Explorer, there should be two files in the download IIRC, once these are in the correct folder on the device it will enable full post code search - Mike
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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many thanks Mike, I have to go out this evening but will give it a try tommow. Really appreciate your swift response..thanks again...Barry
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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it is WEzipcodes it should have files for both UK and the Netherlands, so there might be FOUR files:
Great_Britain.postal
Great_BritainPostal.ver
Nederland.postal
NederlandPostal.ver

The .ver files are not actually necessary. They are just text files showing what version of the files you have.
All four files can go in the folder called "zip" on your device.
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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surely the current file version for the UK is 801.
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PostPosted: Fri May 22, 2009 2:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No one said it wasn't! Smile
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PostPosted: Fri May 22, 2009 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Andy_P wrote:
No one said it wasn't! Smile


Okay, but the zip file mentioned was wezipcodes715.zip. I presumed that was the version number which is old, but may be I'm wrong Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, you're quite right, but the original question was "how do I install this file".
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PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Andy_P wrote:
No, you're quite right, but the original question was "how do I install this file".

Is that like asking "How do I cross the road" and answering "Face the other side, then start walking". Maybe Pocketgps (and I) have to think he'd like to know there are later postcode files than 715 whilst he's at it.
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PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 2:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

DennisN wrote:
Andy_P wrote:
No, you're quite right, but the original question was "how do I install this file".

Is that like asking "How do I cross the road" and answering "Face the other side, then start walking". Maybe Pocketgps (and I) have to think he'd like to know there are later postcode files than 715 whilst he's at it.


Yes DennisN, that's what I was trying to say Thumbs Up

Now I will apologise to Andy_P Wink

Andy_P wrote:
No, you're quite right, but the original question was "how do I install this file".


Andy_P, you're quite right as well. I should have said I think there is a newer version than that available Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 4:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, shall we all agree to agree? Laughing

And here's the one thing no-one's mentioned yet....
One of several links for the UK V801 + Netherlands V807 Postcode Files
(This one courtesy of Oldboy's site)
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PostPosted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Gentlemen for your assistance, I've now completed the installation of the TomTom post code reader. Sorry if my topic has caused a few 'cross words' between you...always good for a 'spot'of healthy verbal exchange off the page! I'm much obliged to all!...Best reagrds Barry
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