Originally Posted by workingonit

Thanks for your offer, but I'll try for awhile (despite my saying I'm giving up) to get something to work on the new laptop. But, expect a PM from me after a few more disappointing tries....

Actually, I believe I did use the download link you suggested, but the only part of the "BMW Standard Tools" that actually successfully loaded was the "EDIABAS ToolSet 32", all other parts wouldn't open. And I never downloaded the SP-Datens, since I copied the link address to Virus Total, and it detected malware.
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After fighting to remove previous malware from this new laptop, I'm not sure if I'd trust it.