Garmin GPSMAP 195 Driver Download (Official)
Supported Models
GPSMAP 195 Driver
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98, DOS, Other
File Name
Versions
3.01 (24-Apr-2002)
Uploader Notes
OS:Windows 3.1x
System requirements
The following are required to upload the software update into your Garmin GPS unit:
IBM-compatible PC (386 or higher microprocessor running DOS, Windows 3.1x, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0) with an available Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased through your local Garmin distributor or ordered direct from our
Instructions for uploading the new software to your unit:
Download the appropriate self-extracting zip file for your GPS unit into a directory on your hard drive. (i.e., c:\garmin).
Unzip the files into this directory by running the downloaded executable file (.exe).
Connect your GPS unit to a free seri
Uploaded By
Purushothaman (DG Staff Member) on 6-Feb-2006
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| B004800K.HEX | 1.5 MB | 22 Apr 2002 |
| UPDATESW.EXE | 41.1 KB | 21 Apr 1999 |
| UPDTPGM.EXE | 17.0 KB | 19 Mar 1999 |
How to Update GPSMAP 195 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the GPSMAP 195 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 GPSMAP 195 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.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.