Garmin GPS 17HVS Driver Download (Official)
The GPS 17HVS is a USB device manufactured by Garmin. This driver can help resolve issues like USB device not recognized, "Disk Not Formatted" errors, or if your device randomly ejects or stops working. This update - "GPS17HVS_280_USB.exe" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews, and has been downloaded 68 times. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 553.5 KB.
Supported Models
GPS 17HVS
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98
File Name
Versions
2.80 (25-Jul-2005)
Additional Notes
Download Instructions:
Instructions for uploading new software using a USB Card Programmer:
Download the appropriate self-extracting archive file onto your hard drive.
Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
Make sure a USB Card Programmer is connected to your computer, and that a data card is inserted into the programmer.
Change to the directory in which you unzipped the files, (i.e., C:\Garmin®), and run the update program, program _card.exe. Select "Card Programmer" and click "OK" to begin the software upload.
Remove the data card from the USB Card Programmer. Make sure that your GPS unit is powered on and insert the data card into the unit to begin uploading the software to the unit. Du
Uploaded By
Purushothaman (DG Staff Member) on 2-Feb-2006
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| gps17_280.TXT | 9.7 KB | 15 Jul 2005 |
| program_gps17.exe | 534.0 KB | 20 Jul 2005 |
| program_gps17.exe/GCDMaker.exe | 577.5 KB | 14 Jul 2003 |
| program_gps17.exe/GPS17280.GCD | 369.9 KB | 20 Jul 2005 |
How to Update GPS 17HVS Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the GPS 17HVS driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Garmin GPS 17HVS into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Garmin Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Garmin website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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