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same thing with new laptop, with vista on this one, no device detected.

I am picking up a new laptop today will try on the laptop to see if I get different results.

OK, then it looks like it's a setting in your internet browser that is stopping communicator. Try this, download easygps and see if it will talk with your GPS. If so, then it's in the browser for sure. This will rule out the GPS and interface cables. It works with serial COM ports. Give it a shot, and it it works, provide what browser you are using and we can take it from there. I must be doing something wrong, easy gps does not communicate with my gps either. Tried it direct to serial and using the usb.

Yes, did all of the above.. its com3 but when I do the test page this is what I get Garmin Communicator Plugin Test Page Communicator Plugin is properly installed and up to date, version 2.6.1.0. Garmin GPS device is NOT detected. To complete test, connect device and refresh page. If a Garmin device is connected and you're still having problems, download and install the latest Garmin USB drivers. If you're still having problems and need additional support, see Communicator FAQs.

Thx Storm, will go give it a try.

Is this in the right forum? Must be a solution.

I have a serial 9 pin plug on my computer, but garmin communicator only works with usb. I have installed the software that came with the cable that goes from 9 pin to usb, I dont know what else to do, if anyone thinks they could help trouble shoot it over the phone I will call, send me the # to s.hatcher@charter.net I can usually get things like this figured out, but this has me stumped, my computer has six usb slots and I have no idea which com port the usb slot Im using would be.

I have the etrex H and have downloaded garmin communicator, have the cable with the 9 pin plug and have the cable that converts it to usb. On the test page it says cummincator working but no device found, I downloaded the usb drivers and during the installation at the point where I turn on my gps it never detects new hardware.. I dont know what else to do, any help appreciated.

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Great video, I have so many people to send this link to!

Rather than starting a whole new thread, please let me tailgate on yours. My wife just bought me an ETrex H to replace my old 2-decimal Magellan (big improvement!). But although my manual talks about a data connector under the weather cap, I see no such thing, only four copper contacts that look like they're for putting the unit into a charging stand. If anybody has an ETrex H and has found a place to connect a cable, give me a hint where to find it! I bought mine off of ebay, and it does hook to where those four copper contacts, they sell it at garmin but its around $50.00, I got it off ebay for around $10.00 , but then your gonna want an adaptor that converts it to a usb plug, I have not got it yet but they say you can get the adaptor at any office supply/ electronics store. steve here is a link to one: plug on bay

Rather than starting a whole new thread, please let me tailgate on yours. My wife just bought me an ETrex H to replace my old 2-decimal Magellan (big improvement!). But although my manual talks about a data connector under the weather cap, I see no such thing, only four copper contacts that look like they're for putting the unit into a charging stand. If anybody has an ETrex H and has found a place to connect a cable, give me a hint where to find it! I bought mine off of ebay, and it does hook to where those four copper contacts, they sell it at garmin but its around $50.00, I got it off ebay for around $10.00 , but then your gonna want an adaptor that converts it to a usb plug, I have not got it yet but they say you can get the adaptor at any office supply/ electronics store. steve

So I need to buy an adapter that fits onto my serial plug that converts it to a usb plug? I can do that, but why do they sell it as an serial if it will not work? Is it a special adaptor or can I get it at like radio shack ect?

So I need to buy an adapter that fits onto my serial plug that converts it to a usb plug? I can do that, but why do they sell it as an serial if it will not work?

I have a Garmin eTrex H and have the serial cable, but when I hook it up and click on send to gps it says no device found. I assume I need some software, I downloaded the garmin communicator, but that does not seem to help, under its help page all it talks about is usb drivers. thx Steve

thx for all the replies, learn a little more everyday.

I spent a couple of hours searching for a cache today, I am still very new to this. I felt like I was very close to the cache, within 3 feet according to gps. Was just wondering, do you ever need a shovel ect, and if so will it tell you on the info page? thx Steve

Thanks for all the tips guys. And will be getting the cable

Nevermind, I found it under my assitant

Is there a way to search these forums, like on a key word?

Can any one point me to an article that explains how to enter the lat/longs in the eTrex H, i have a Tom Tom one to use in the car, and bought the etrex h to use once Im close. Reading the owners manual doesnt seem to be much help for geocaching. Thx Steve

D=Difficulty T=Terrain Just means how tough they are on a scale of 1 to 5 1 being easy 5 being toughest. Thanks wapahani

I know its on the website somewhere, but I cant find it. What do the (D/T) mean, for example 1.5 or 1.5/2 ect?

I think I will go this route, just found a Garmin eTrex Legend on ebay is this the one you are using?

I think I will go this route, just found a Garmin eTrex Legend on ebay is this the one you are using?