Microsoft AutoRoute
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Final release | 2013[1]
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| Operating system | Windows XP and later[1] |
| Size | 3.13 GB[1] |
| Type | Route planning software |
| License | Trialware[1] |
| Website | microsoft |
Microsoft AutoRoute is a discontinued[2][3] mapping program, and the European version of the Microsoft Streets & Trips. It covers all of Europe, including European Russia, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Cyprus and all of Turkey. AutoRoute is also produced in several European languages besides English.[which?]
It has two versions: AutoRoute and AutoRoute GPS.
AutoRoute
As Microsoft states,[4] this is a "customisable travel planning software that helps you get accurate directions, easily explore new areas and find the services you want and need along the way. You can create journey schedules, and drag and drop part of a route onto another section of road to create a detour. Points of interest are easy to browse and add to your journey. On or off-line, AutoRoute gives you detailed door to door directions and more than 5 million miles of navigable roads and motorways throughout Europe at your fingertips." The software covers 37 countries in Eastern and Western Europe. System requirements of the 2011 version:
- Windows ® 7 with 1 GB RAM, Windows 7 (64 bit) with 2 GB RAM, Windows Vista ® with 1 GB RAM, Windows Server ® 2008 with 512 MB RAM, or Windows XP with 256 MB RAM (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded); service packs for operating systems recommended.
- available hard-disk space: 2.3 GB.
- Super VGA (1024 X 768) or higher-resolution monitor.
- Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.
AutoRoute GPS
This version "includes the same software and functionality as AutoRoute, but adds a sleek, compact GPS receiver so you can plan your journey and track your location in real-time. AutoRoute with GPS Locator has many trip planning tools plus updated maps, so you'll always know exactly where you are and where to turn next."[5] System requirements:
- Windows ® 7 with 1 GB RAM, Windows 7 (64 bit) with 2 GB RAM, Windows Vista ® with 1 GB RAM, Windows Server ® 2008 with 512 MB RAM, or Windows XP with 256 MB RAM (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded); service packs for operating systems recommended.
- Available hard-disk space: 2.3 GB.
- Super VGA (1024 X 768) or higher-resolution monitor.
- Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.
- GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later and an available USB port.
- Certain features require Internet Explorer ®. If not present, Internet Explorer will be installed but will not displace your primary browser.
- Voice directions require a SAPI compliant text to speech engine. (An English Text-To-Speech engine is shipped with the product.)
References
- ^ a b c d "Try AutoRoute for Free". microsoft.com. Microsoft. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ a b Popa, Bogdan (7 July 2014). "Microsoft Kills Three More Software Products". Softpedia. SoftNews.
- ^ a b Thurrott, Paul (7 July 2014). "MapPoint and Streets & Trips Step Aside for Bing Maps". Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows. Penton Media.
- ^ Microsoft Autoroute homepage
- ^ AutoRoute GPS homepage