I have have been able to connect with Garmin Express for several years via Windows 11 and my Forerunner 265. Now all of a sudden when I plug my watch in via USB all I get is a charging notice on my watch but no connection to Garmin Express. I have tried different USB cable and cleaned connectors. Also shut down/start The problem seemed to have started after my latest update to Garmin Express (vsn 7.28.1).
I have not removed and reinstalled Garmin Express yet .. but waiting to see if someone can suggest another alternative.