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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 11

  1. Open the Windows Start menu.
  2. Select All.
  3. Open the Garmin folder.
  4. Click the Garmin BaseCamp program.

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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