A Windows PC with XP, Vista, or 7 operating system (either 32-bit or 64-bit).
The iGO8 PC program version 8.3.1.59883, which can be downloaded from [here] or [here]. This version has been modified by Russian developers to work with R3 maps.
The R3 maps of your choice, which can be downloaded from various sources online. Make sure they are compatible with iGO8 and have the .fbl extension.
The license files for the maps, which can be found in the same sources as the maps or generated by some tools. The license files have the .lyc extension and must be placed in the license folder of iGO8.
Optional: other files that enhance the functionality and appearance of iGO8, such as skins, voices, languages, speedcams, POIs, etc. These files must be placed in the appropriate folders of iGO8.
How to Install and Run iGO8 on Your PC
Once you have all the necessary files, follow these steps to install and run iGO8 on your PC:
Extract the iGO8 PC program version 8.3.1.59883 from the downloaded archive to a folder on your PC. You can name the folder anything you want, but for simplicity we will call it iGO8_PC.
Copy the R3 maps and the license files to the content\map and license folders of iGO8_PC, respectively.
Optional: copy any other files that you want to use with iGO8 to the corresponding folders of iGO8_PC.
Edit the sys_pc.txt file in the root folder of iGO8_PC with a text editor. This file contains some settings that affect the behavior and appearance of iGO8 on your PC. You can change these settings according to your preferences and needs, but the most important one is the screen resolution. You need to set the screen_x and screen_y values to match the resolution of your PC monitor. For example, if your monitor has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, you need to change these lines:
[rawdisplay] screen_x=800
screen_y=480
to:
[rawdisplay] screen_x=1366
screen_y=768
You can also change other settings in this file, such as the language, voice, skin, etc. For more information about these settings, you can refer to [this] or [this] thread.
Double-click on the iGO831_PC.exe file in the root folder of iGO8_PC to launch iGO8 on your PC. You should see a window like this:
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and run iGO8 on your PC. You can now use it as you would on any other device.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of iGO8 on your PC:
To exit iGO8, press Alt+F4 on your keyboard or click on the X button at the top right corner of the window.
To switch between windowed and full-screen mode, press Alt+Enter on your keyboard or click on the square button at the top right corner of the window.
To simulate GPS signals and movement, you can use a tool called GPSGate Simulator, which can be downloaded from [here]. This tool allows you to create virtual routes and send them to iGO8 via a virtual COM port. You can also use real GPS data from a file or a device.
To change the vehicle icon, you can use a tool called CarChanger, which can be downloaded from [here]. This tool allows you to select from various car models and colors and apply them to iGO8.
To create custom POIs, you can use a tool called POIEdit, which can be downloaded from [here]. This tool allows you to create, edit, and convert POI files in various formats and use them with iGO8.
Conclusion
iGO8 is a versatile and powerful GPS navigation software that can be used on various devices, including PCs. By following this article, you can install and run iGO8 on your PC and enjoy its features and benefits. We hope you found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them below.
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