Garmin Virb: Google Maps not showing

ICT Issues

Garmin Virb uses an embedded IE (Internet explorer) browser to show the maps but as IE is outdated (even before 2018). Google maps uses new javascript resources that IE does not support so the maps may not show. Additionally the IE browser will be deactivated by Microsoft.

Basic Method

  1. Open Registry Editor (Win + R, type regedit)
  2. Locate the following folder: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION
  3. Create a new entry (Dword 32 bits) with the name VirbEdit.exe (CASE SENSITIVE !!!)
  4. Change the value of the new entry to 00002ee1
  5. Restart Virb and it should show the Google Maps

Advanced Method

Using powershell in administrator mode, run the command below to add the new entry.

REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION" /v VirbEdit.exe /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00002ee1

References:
https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mac-windows-software/f/virb-edit-windows/294764/script-error-on-that-page—virb-edit—api-issues/1429507?focus=true