TRIPL_O did my coding. I can recommend his work.

Then I purchased LCI tail lights and I wanted more coding done.

So I purchased the cable and got myself trained on using it and the software. I'm very experienced with computers but less so with cars. The learning curve was steeper than expected but I can do it all now.

I tried virtual machines under Windows 8 and under Windows 7. Didn't work under Windows 8 and way too much trouble under Windows 7. With a lot of effort, managed to add Win XP to my Win 8 laptop. Then all good. Make sure to use Win XP to keep things simple...

Oh, and my E70 X5 is in the dealer shop right now; they are trying to resolve a DSC fault error and have even connected to BMW NA now for diagnostics. I know they've done software update so all my changes are probably gone. I'll be ready to redo them when I get my car back...