PC doesn't recognise XT when plugged into a USB 3 port

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PC doesn't recognise XT when plugged into a USB 3 port

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Not sure if its just me but if i plug the cable from my XT into a USB 3 port on my PC, Garmin Express doesn't recognise it and I eventually get a system error message. If I plug it into a USB 2 socket on the PC its fine.

No big shakes but I'm wondering it my PC is at fault etc.
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Re: PC doesn't recognise XT when plugged into a USB 3 port

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My laptop does the same with my 595. 1 usb port is for charging only. Base Camp & GE see the device only on the other 2 usb ports.
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Re: PC doesn't recognise XT when plugged into a USB 3 port

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Probably not related, but I have one USB cord that will only allow charging the XT. The PC will not recognize the XT using that particular cord.
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Re: PC doesn't recognise XT when plugged into a USB 3 port

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Good point. However in this case the same lead only seems to work in my USB 2 port. Its looking like its a PC related issue.
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