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When I open CoPilot I have to set up my GPS receiver every time.

Follow the instructions below to edit the CoPilot preferences file that will resolve this issue.

In windows XP:

  1. Double click on My Computer.
  2. Double click on Local Disk C.
  3. Double click on Program Files.
  4. Double click on ALK Technologies.
  5. Double click on CoPilot Laptop.
  6. Double click on the APP folder.
  7. Find the preferences.cfg file, double click on this file and select to open it with Notepad.
  8. Find [GPS]. Under this category you will see a "GPSReceiver" line. Make sure this line reads "GPSReceiver"=1. If the line is not displayed like this, make the necessary changes.
  9. Click on File and select Save.
  10. Close all open windows and open CoPilot, setup your GPS and now when you restart CoPilot it will save the settings.

 

In Windows Vista:

  1. Click on Start and select Computer.
  2. Double click on Local Disk C.
  3. Double click on Users.
  4. Double click on Public.
  5. Double click on Public Apps.
  6. Double click on ALK Technologies.
  7. Double click on CoPilot Laptop.
  8. Double click on the APP folder.
  9. Find the preferences.cfg file, double click on this file and select to open it with Notepad.
  10. Find [GPS}. Under this category you will see a "GPSReceiver" line. Make sure this line reads "GPSReceiver"=1. If the line is not displayed like this, make the necessary changes.
  11. Click on File and select Save.
  12. Close all open windows and open CoPilot, setup your GPS and now when you restart CoPilot it will save the settings.

If you need further assistance, please contact CoPilot Technical Support. 888-872-8768 Ext 218 or support@alk.com