Problem with GPS not being recognized Comm Port ?

Hello,

I know very little about computers & GPS. I am having a problem with my
Garmin 6CSX. My computer is not recognizing it when I plug it into the USB
port to download maps. I installed the software (trip and waypoint mgr) that
came with GPS, so I should have the proper drivers, yet when I search for the
device (GPS) it tells me that it can't find it.

Is a Comm Port the same thing as a USB port? I have tried plugging the
cable into every port that I have that it will fit into and still no luck.

I am using Windows XP.

Thank you for your help

Three points:

1. This newsgroup probably isn't the best choice for finding your answer.
This is about embedded versions of XP that are used in more dedicated
devices (ATMs, Kiosks, etc.). You may want to ask in a more consumer based
newsgroup.
2. Garmin may have support to help you since they obviously know how to
configure their own devices.
3. I haven't used the particular product, but I can imagine that you have
to configure the software wrt. ports to use. As far as "comm port", some
times people have vague or strict definitions. Often, people mean "RS232
ports" when they say "Comm Ports". Sometimes they mean any port where you
can communication (such as RS232, USB, etc).

--Gordon Smith (eMVP)



"Old Dog" <OldDog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:08A4A00B-2DF6-4986-A491-3FAFC17569E8@microsoft.com...

> Hello,
>
> I know very little about computers & GPS. I am having a problem with my
> Garmin 6CSX. My computer is not recognizing it when I plug it into the
> USB
> port to download maps. I installed the software (trip and waypoint mgr)
> that
> came with GPS, so I should have the proper drivers, yet when I search for
> the
> device (GPS) it tells me that it can't find it.
>
> Is a Comm Port the same thing as a USB port? I have tried plugging the
> cable into every port that I have that it will fit into and still no luck.
>
> I am using Windows XP.
>
> Thank you for your help

If you look at the post above starting with "S&T 2k7 Garmin GPS 60..." There
may be a solution to your problem. I am having the same problem and have
sent an email to Garmin support, but doubt they will fix the problem because
they want you to buy their mapping software. Good Luck

"Old Dog" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I know very little about computers & GPS. I am having a problem with my
> Garmin 6CSX. My computer is not recognizing it when I plug it into the USB
> port to download maps. I installed the software (trip and waypoint mgr) that
> came with GPS, so I should have the proper drivers, yet when I search for the
> device (GPS) it tells me that it can't find it.
>
> Is a Comm Port the same thing as a USB port? I have tried plugging the
> cable into every port that I have that it will fit into and still no luck.
>
> I am using Windows XP.
>
> Thank you for your help