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4.1.0.0 3.23%
4.1.0.0 7.53%
4.0.4.0 35.48%
4.0.3.0 7.53%
4.0.3.0 21.51%
4.0.1.0 5.38%
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npGarmin.dll

Garmin Communicator Plug-In by Garmin International (Signed)

Remove npGarmin.dll
Version:   4.2.0.0
MD5:   be40d3882dcdc3e4bd8b284b8d5f4fdb
SHA1:   dd3428957caae0101566c9c3c620afa9628b382f

What is npGarmin.dll?

The Garmin Communicator Plugin is an Internet browser plugin (Firefox, IE, Safari and Chrome) that transfers data between your Garmin GPS device and your computer. With the Communicator Plugin, you can add the maps to your device or upload your training data from your fitness device to Garmin Connect.

Overview

npgarmin.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is marked as a Safe for Scripting ActiveX control for IE which allows it to execute scripts within the web browser which is allowed becuase the module is digitall signed. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Garmin TOPO Deutschland v3 published by Garmin, Garmin TOPO France Nord-Ouest v2 from Garmin and Garmin TOPO France Nord-Ouest v2 by Garmin. The file is digitally signed by Garmin International which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:npgarmin.dll
Publisher:GARMIN Corp.
Product name:Garmin Communicator Plug-In
Description:Garmin Communicator Plug-In 3.0.1.0
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\garmin gps plugin\npgarmin.dll
File version:4.2.0.0
Size:14.64 MB (15,355,952 bytes)
Build date:3/31/2014 2:55 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Garmin International
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, July 26, 2009
Expiration date:Thursday, September 13, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Garmin
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The sixth edition of the popular recreational and hiking map provides more advantages than ever. The digital vector map at a scale of 1:25,000 is specifically designed for use on Garmin GPS handheld devices. But you can also use directly without installation and seconds from the microSD card on your PC or Mac. The sixth version convinces with all the proven features and Active routing in addition to the cover of the entire 350,000 km lo...
Garmin
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Garmin
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Provides detailed maps based on digital 1:50,000 or 1:250,000 scale NTS map data. Includes points of interest such as parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites. We've mapped every hill and valley for your next great adventure. With detail and precision, this map covers the finer details of the outdoors, including terrain contours, topo elevations, summits, routable roads and trails, rivers, lakes and geographical points.
Garmin
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Includes navigational features, such as turn restrictions, roundabout guidance, speed categories and more. Displays more than 6.7 million points of interest throughout the country, including restaurants, lodging, border crossings, attractions, petrol stations, campsites, shopping and more. Navigate the streets of Europe with confidence. This product provides detailed road maps and points of interest for your Compatible Devices, so you ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Mozilla plugins
  • Garmin GPS Control for Firefox
Safe for scripting controls
Marked as a safe ActiveX control for Internet Explorer (digitally signed with script execution permission)
  • Implemented as 'CLSID\{099B5A62-DE20-48C6-BF9E-290A9D1D8CB5}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}'
Google Chrome plugins
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
  • Name: 'npGarmin.dll'
Safe for initializing controls
  • {099B5A62-DE20-48C6-BF9E-290A9D1D8CB5}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.54%
Windows 7 Professional 12.90%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.83%
Windows 8 Pro 8.60%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.38%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.30%
Windows 8.1 3.23%
Microsoft Windows XP 2.15%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.08%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 65.59% of Garmin Communicator Plug-In.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 31.43%
Hewlett-Packard 22.86%
ASUS 20.00%
Toshiba 11.43%
GIGABYTE 8.57%
Acer 5.71%
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