

This problem occurs because Garmin devices formatted with FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 file systems aren't recognized as mass storage devices by a computer or device that's running Windows 10.

Attempts to access the drive trigger errors such as the following ones: This article provides information on how to fix the problem that Garmin wearable devices aren't recognized on Windows 10.Īpplies to: Windows 10, version 1709, Windows 10, version 1607 Original KB number: 3183365 SymptomsĪfter you upgrade a computer or device to Windows 10, certain Garmin wearable devices may not work as expected when they're connected to a USB port.Īlthough the Garmin device shows up in Device Manager and is displayed as a connected drive in File Explorer, it isn't accessible.
