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For those of you wondering what happens to Google Earth (GE) when you don't have an internet connection, the amazing thing is that it will work. But, it only works with what you have installed in your cache. If you anticipate taking your laptop somewhere where you won't have a broadband connection, you can still use GE for a limited area of viewing. Or you can use it for doing a demonstration somewhere without an Internet connection. First, go to the menu item Tools->Options and select the "Cache" tab. You can make the cache size as large as 2000 MB (i.e. 2 Gigabytes). This will give you more data to work with. Then, you need to move to the area you want data for and zoom into that area. The most recent things you have looked at will be what's in your cache. I think you need to turn on the layers for the information you want cached as well (for example, 'roads' or 'dining'). You also might want to turn on any of your placemarks related to the region you want to look at. It doesn't take much of an area to fill up the cache. Especially if the area you are viewing has lots of high-res pictures. But, I read about someone using this in the remote areas of Africa with a GPS and a laptop to find his way around. There is also a tip that you can save your cache(s) under different files and then swap them out to look at different areas. Could be useful if you were travelling without Internet access for a prolonged period of time.
Google Earth works without an Internet connection but will only show whatever imagery was previous download and cached locally. Working offline assumes you had at some point early when online and logged into the Google Earth server at which point Google Earth caches data for the particular zoom level in view.
To use Google Earth offline you must first login to Google's servers via the Internet to first authenticate and activate Google Earth. After your initial connection you can jump to all the areas you may want to cache for later offline viewing then offline viewing will reload those images and layers you previously cached. In offline mode some functions are limited and layers/images in unvisted areas won't be available.
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Do you have to download the Google Earth application or can you see Google Earth online?
You need to download Google Earth installer then run the installer to install. The basic program comes as a desktop application. Google also provides Google Earth as a web browser plugin. Like Flash or similar plugin when you visit a web page using this plugin it prompts you to install the just the plugin. Installing Google Earth desktop client requires administrator privileges and the web plugin does not.
How can you get Google Earth free without getting chrome?
Go to earth.google.com and click the download button. It should download and install Google Earth.AdditionallyTo unbundle Google's chrome web browser you need to uncheck the following option on the Google Earth download page:[x] Include Google Chrome, a fast new browser for Windows and Mac.If you don't see this option then Google Earth should be standalone.
How do you add 3d buildings to Google Earth?
The 3-D models for Google Earth are created with SketchUp Tool. To display 3-D buildings you only need to enable the 3-D buildings layer. You can find other 3-D buildings in the Google 3-D Warehouse and import them as KML into Google Earth or create your own with SketchUp.
Is Pearl Harbor located in the Pacific Ocean on Google Earth?
Google Earth shows an accurate representation of the earth so Pearl Harbor can be found in the Hawaii islands in the Pacific Ocean. To find Pearl Harbor you only need to enter 'Pearl Harbor' into the Search/Fly-To text box of Google Earth then click the Magnifying glass icon or press Enter.
Is Google Earth Pro free?
No, Google Earth Pro is the paid professional version that costs $399 per year.It does have a free 7-day trial period to use and evaluate after which you need to convert trial license into full license.Note that Pro and free version both use the same high-resolution imagery.*UPDATE* as of Jan 30, 2015 Google made Google Earth Pro available for free. Login with your email address and the license key GEPFREE and that's it.
Do you need internet for mobile Google?
Yes and no. For some Google services (e.g. Gmail), you do need an internet connection. However, Google also has a text mesage-based service that does not require an internet connection.
Why do you need internet for search and all?
we need internet ,mozzila and google chrome for browsing .
Why isn't Google found on my computer?
If you're looking for the web browser google chrome, you need to download it off of the internet. Google itself is just an internet website.
Do you need internet access to download Google Sketchup?
Yes.
Does Google Chrome need internet explorer to work?
No, Google chrome is totally separate from it
Do you need an Internet provider for a wifi router to work or is the router the Internet?
Wifi router does not require internet to function properly, but if you want to have wireless internet you need an internet provider.
Do you have to have Internet for a iPod?
No you dont..however some apps do need internet to be able to function.
Does anything need to be downloaded in order to use Google Earth or can it be used online?
In order to use Google Earth you need to download the application. There are versions of Google earth for all sorts of mobile devices available for download.
What is the license key of Google Earth?
The free version of Google Earth does not need a license key. A license key is required for Google Earth Pro. You can download Google Earth Pro and request a free 7-day trial license after which you need to pay an annual fee to continue to use it.
Does Google Earth require web connection?
To fetch new imagery you need a persistent internet connection. Google Earth uses a disk cache that allows you to navigate offline in the areas you already visited.When you go offline you can still navigate in Google Earth zoom in/out, but flying to new areas will only show a low-res base map data.
Do you need windows Internet explorer to get on the Internet?
No you can use many others like google chrome or foxfire.
How can you see the plane you're flying on google earth 5.0?
If you're flying an airplane and want to see its 3-D position near real-time in Google Earth then you can visit the Flightwise web site below and enter your flight info. Of course you'll need an Internet connection to your computer. Not all airlines provide Internet access while flying.
