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Golf buddy USB device will not recognize, error USB device returned an invalid configuration description

Anonymous
2014-03-07T15:43:23+00:00

Original Title: usb driver returned an invalid onfiguration description

I have a golf buddy that I would like to update. I am getting notification that my device is not recognized and the USB device returned an invalid configuration description. How do I fix that issue?

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-08T04:55:20+00:00

    Hi Jan Evans,

    You receive this error when the drivers for the USB device are not installed on your computer.

    Are other USB devices working fine on your computer?

    I would like to inform you that Golf Buddy GPS Rangefinder device doesn’t come with compatible windows 8 or Windows 8.1 drivers. I would suggest you to download the drivers for Windows 7 and try to install them in Windows 7 compatibility mode. Follow the steps.

    a. Downloadthe driver from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

    b. Right clickon the setup file of the driver and select Properties.

    c. Select CompatibilityTab.

    d. Place a check marknext to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select Windows 7from the drop down list.

    e. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

    Also see: What is program compatibility?

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/what-program-compatibility**

    Making older programs compatible with this version of Windows

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows**

    Download the USB Drivers for Golf Buddy GPS Rangefinder from the following link.

    USB Drivers for Windows 7: https://golfbuddyglobal.com/support/downloads.asp

    If the issue persist, I would suggest you to contact Golf Buddy technical support team for further assistance.

    http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com/support/technicalSupport.asp

    http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com/support/contactUs.asp

    Please reply us on the status of the issue to assist you further.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-01T16:50:48+00:00

    I had the same problem with my VS4 and here is my solution.

    1. Connect the USB cable.
    2. Turn on the VS4 and wait till it boots completely.
    3. You will see an icon showing that the connection is made.
    4. Open the Golf Buddy G3 Manager.
    5. Insert your ID and passwords and follow the instructions.

    Good luck,

    Tom Vyboh

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-03-11T07:55:43+00:00

    Hi,

    Glad to know that your issue has been fixed. Reply back if you face any issues with Windows in future.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-11T05:14:38+00:00

    hello

    I had similar issues. Not able to my software. after looking at your soultion was able to install the software. Thank a lot for ur help..

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