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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.

  1. Open the Finder.
  2. Open Applications.
  3. Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

Opening Garmin BaseCamp Program on a Windows Computer


Windows 10

  1. Open the Windows Start menu.
  2. Open the Garmin folder.
  3. Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

Windows 8

  1. Press the Windows Key on the keyboard.
  2. Type "Garmin BaseCamp."
    NOTE: There is no field to type "Garmin BaseCamp" in, just start typing to search.
  3. Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

Windows 8.1

  1. Open the Windows Start menu.
  2. Open the Garmin folder.
  3. Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

Windows 7

  1. Open the Windows Start menu.
  2. Select All Programs.
  3. Open the Garmin folder.
  4. Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

Windows Vista

NOTE: Garmin BaseCamp software can work with Windows Vista, but it is not recommend for use. 

  1. Open the Windows Start menu.
  2. Open the Garmin folder.
  3. Double-click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

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