By letting Garmin Express run in the background, it can sync your device and download updates even when the application window isn’t open. Take a look at the Quick Look video that accompanies this article to check out this setup wizard and see how easy it is to install Garmin Express on a Windows PC.īy default, Garmin Express will automatically run at startup, will automatically launch when a Garmin device is connected, and will want to keep running in the background as you go about your day.
Focusing on Microsoft’s Windows alone, the system requirements for running Garmin Express on a Windows PC are: Windows Vista or newer, 1024 x 768 display, at least 1GB of RAM, USB port, high-speed internet access, up to 13GB of free disk space.Ī setup wizard will help you install Garmin Express on a PC that meets these system requirements. Garmin Express is available for Microsoft’s Windows operating system and for Apple’s Mac OS X. You can use it to download and install software updates, you can use it upload activities to Garmin Connect, you can use it to register your products, you can use it to update your maps, you can even use it to update golf course maps. The Garmin Express software servers a simple purpose: to help you manage your Garmin devices and keep your Garmin devices up to date.