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Opening Garmin BaseCamp on a Windows or Mac Computer
Once Garmin BaseCamp™ software has been downloaded and installed, you need to launch the program to use it.
NOTE: This article only covers launching the Garmin BaseCamp program after it has been installed. If you need to know how to install Garmin BaseCamp software, see - How to Install or Update Garmin BaseCamp™.
Opening Garmin BaseCamp Program on a Mac Computer
Mac OSX
NOTE: For a list of compatible Mac operating systems, see - BaseCamp Software.
Open the Finder.
Open Applications.
Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.
Opening Garmin BaseCamp Program on a Windows Computer
Windows 10
Open the Windows Start menu.
Open the Garmin folder.
Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.
Windows 8
Press the Windows Key on the keyboard.
Type "Garmin BaseCamp." NOTE: There is no field to type "Garmin BaseCamp" in, just start typing to search.
Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.
Windows 8.1
Open the Windows Start menu.
Open the Garmin folder.
Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.
Windows 7
Open the Windows Start menu.
Select All Programs.
Open the Garmin folder.
Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.
Windows Vista
NOTE: Garmin BaseCamp software can work with Windows Vista, but it is not recommend for use.