Garmin 60CSx not recognised by computer…

[JohnMember]

Today I received my new (to me) Garmin 60CSx in the mail. It doesn’t have a scratch on it, so was happy with the $250 I paid when they are starting at $300 on ebay in the US! Well that’s the good news.

Bad news is that my computer doesn’t recognise it… says it’s installing device driver software and then “device driver software not installed”.

I have Windows 7 64bit ( from my reading on the subject that means something). I have read of some people on the webby who have had theirs work then suddenly stop working when Windows has updated???

Thus far I have downloaded the Garmin device drivers, Garmin trip and waypoint manager and basecamp. I have reset the GPS and wiped everything that was on it… I have tried different USB slots and a couple of other mini USB cords I have. I have read every thread I can find on the ‘net and thus far NOTHING HAS WORKED. I know it is connecting to the computer because it powers up and uses the computer power on all cords and USB ports. There is NO SD card in it. Does it need one to work/connect?

Any idea’s?

[Richard WMember]

Did have the. NET framework 3.5 SP1 is required. installed ?

[JohnMember]

Dickie wrote:

Did have the. NET framework 3.5 SP1 is required. installed ?

Pls convert that to english? I honestly have no idea what that is or how to do it… step by step is best for me. :blush:

[Richard WMember]

Go here

http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=22

Install and try downloading the Garmin drivers here and see if that works.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=591

[JohnMember]

Thanks Dickie, I hadn’t done the microsoft one but had done the Garmin.

Tried them all again to no avail.

I also tried it on my laptop with zero improvement.

All I have now is there is something wrong with the unit itself.

[GregMember]

You have my number John, I couldnt be arsed typing tonight give me a ring if you want

TB

[CrisMember]

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP60CSx_OwnersManual.pdf

Fully install the software first. Page 96

Hope this helps

Boze

[JohnMember]

Thanks, did that. But I’ll do it again… I’ve done most things two or three times now.

It goes to Mr Fix It, TB, tomorrow… :blush:

UPDATE:
Mr Fix it found that it worked on his computer, glad I didn’t throw it against that wall after all. Seems like it will be a problem with my computer/s.

[GregMember]

Have fixed it and loaded software. Will arrange pick up over the weekend. If it doesn’t work for you know it’s your computer but I am confident it will work fine now but as I changed a few magic settings

TB

[JohnMember]

Thanks Mr Fix It!

I’m off to Oberon Sun Arvo… if I could get it before then, great! If not sometime next week. I’ll give you a buzz tomorrow some time to sort out the details, again many thanks for your help. Don’t know where you find the time to do everything you do.

[Dwayne OMember]

We have all been asking that for years JTB

Just how does he fit it all in ????

It`s kinda like the “8th Wonder of the World “or one of “Earth`s Great Mysteries” :laugh:

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