Yeah, that’s my understanding too, Garmin BaseCamp mainly switches between 2D and 3D viewing modes rather than having completely separate versions. Sometimes those display or rendering issues are tied to corrupted system files, graphics drivers, or leftover settings, so a clean Windows reinstall can unexpectedly solve problems that regular troubleshooting misses.
It’s similar to how some creative apps suddenly start working properly again after resetting corrupted components or reinstalling dependencies, especially with graphics-related tools. I’ve seen a lot of users run into similar problems with Paint 3D as well, and this troubleshooting guide covers several common fixes: