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Garmnin Express refused to start

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Garmin express refused to start recently. I was using it for some time already and today it refuses to start with message an unexpected error has ucured and gamin express needs to close (or something like this do not remember exactly).
I tried according to several discussions in this forum to reinstall to latest version. The installation succeed, but now if I try to start the Garmin Express I got no error message and no Garmin Express. It dies silently, you can not see it in the task manager so it is really dead.
Can someone help me?
What I tried until now is to install with device plugged in and also with device unplugged, also I started the application with device plugged in and also with device unplugged, the result is still the same. Also I have tried several reboots but nothing helped.
Running Windows7 64bit. No special applications that could interfere with Garmin installed.
  • I have this note from a thread from a long time ago. I would think it still applies.

    If Garmin Express fails to launch or a Garmin Express has stopped working error displays, it may be due to a corrupt configuration file on the computer.

    To resolve this issue:

    - Press the Windows key + R
    - Type %localappdata%
    - Right-click the Garmin_Ltd._or_its_subsid folder
    - Click Delete
    - Click Yes if prompted to confirm the deletion

    After deleting this folder, Garmin Express should launch successfully launch.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    Tried your solution, however there is no Garmin directory in the %localappdata% (it leads to C:\Users\<my username>\AppData\Local). If I tried to start Garmin it still dies silently, if I tried to start installation again it says installed and shows button to launch (this button does nothing). Uninstall and new install ends in the same situation.
  • Try using the Microsoft Utility to completely uninstall Garmin Express. This software is third-party and not created by Garmin. The software is licensed and created by Microsoft.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed

    When uninstalling Garmin Express select as necessary:

    •Garmin Express
    •Garmin Express Tray
    •Elevated Installer
    •Garmin Update Services (skip if not present)
    •ANT Drivers Installer x64

    Then install Garmin Express directly from http://download.garmin.com/omt/express/B/GarminExpressInstaller.exe