GoPro is not recognized - you can do that
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If the GoPro camera is not recognized by your PC, there can be many reasons. This practical tip will show you how to solve the problem.
GoPro is not recognized - so you solve the problem
For the camera to be recognized by your PC, you need to turn it on after connecting it. An active connection is indicated by the USB symbol on the camera screen. If the camera is not recognized, there may be a problem with the USB cable:
- Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly and that there is no defect in the cable.
- Also try another USB port to rule out such a defect.
- If the camera is still not recognized, try a different USB cable, as the USB cable may be defective.
- In some cases, restarting your PC can help to recognize the camera.
- Tip: As an alternative, you can remove the SD card from your camera and use an adapter to connect it to a card reader on the PC to transfer pictures and videos.