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Download and Installation of Garmin Mode Device Drivers
In order for Garmin Mode USB devices to communicate with a Windows computer, Garmin USB drivers need to be installed. These drivers are not needed for newer Garmin devices that use a USB mass storage or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) interface. These devices (which include the nüvi® and zumo series GPS navigators) use drivers that are included with Microsoft Windows.
The drivers for Garmin Mode devices are included with the latest versions of Garmin Express™ and Garmin WebUpdater software. If these applications are installed, it is not necessary to install the drivers separately. If needed, the drivers may also be installed as a standalone package by following these steps:
Visit our Updates & Downloads Page.
Select I agree to the above terms and want to proceed to the download page.
Select Download.
Run the application and follow the on-screen prompts.
Connect the Garmin device to the computer1.
If after installing these drivers the Garmin device is not recognized or you are seeing a scan and fix error when connecting your Garmin, it may be necessary to specify the driver manually. To do this, follow the steps below.
Windows Vista and Newer:
Press the Windows key + R.
Type devmgmt.msc.
Select OK.
Right-click the Garmin Device.
If it is not clear which device is the Garmin, disconnect the Garmin device from the computer and make note of which item disappears from the list. That item should return upon reconnecting the device.
Select Update Driver Software.
Select Browse my computer for driver software.
Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
Select Have Disk.
Select Browse.
Browse to one of the following folders:
32-bit Windows: C:\Program Files\Garmin\USB_Drivers\
64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files(x86)\Garmin\USB_Drivers\
Select grmnusb.inf.
Select Open.
Select OK.
Select Next.
Select Close.
Windows XP:
Press the Windows key + R.
Type devmgmt.msc.
Select OK.
Right-click the Garmin Device.
If it is not clear which device is the Garmin, disconnect the Garmin device from the computer and make note of which item disappears from the list. That item should return upon reconnecting the device.
Select Update Driver.
Select No, not this time.
Select Next.
Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
Select Next.
Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.
Select Next.
Select Have Disk.
Select Browse.
Browse to one of the following folders:
32-bit Windows: C:\Program Files\Garmin\USB_Drivers\
64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files(x86)\Garmin\USB_Drivers\
Select OK.
Select Next.
Select Finish.
The Garmin drivers should now be installed successfully.
If these steps do not allow the device to communicate with the computer, please contact Microsoft or the manufacturer of your computer.
1 If the computer is running Windows XP, when the hardware installation wizard opens, follow these instructions:
Select No, not at this time.
Select Next.
Select Install the software automatically (Recommended).
Select Next.