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IIRC the software is free.
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Windows 10 has backwards compatibility. You can choose to open software in various modes. I've opened older software as compatible Win 7.0. I'm curious if not using it is what causes Win10 futrastrations.
Who sells a BMW Euro cable?
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cables & software, beware
What's a "Euro" cable? The only cables I know of are
I'm not a computer or software-savvy guy, so I'll probably buy the wrong cable or brick my laptop while trying to personally download programs (no one I know does any type of tuning), so I'll most likely buy a complete set-up from a company online. I'm reading a lot of posts on ALL the BMW forums concerning the matter.
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computer wizard I'm not
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And, my new laptop never gives me the choices that the screenshots show on the various guides; it's a Windows 10 Home (64-bit) newest version, so the older instructions aren't valid...Microsoft has removed some user's choices. Also, I've acquired a few malicious spyware/pop-ups/Trojans on my main 16gb ram desktop while downloading (for transfer to the 4gb ram laptop via an external SSD/3.0 USB-C connection). That's why I'm giving up. Question: is there a trusted source of a "one-click" software download of any/all of the programs I might need (preferably in a virtual machine program, too)? It seems like everybody else on this forum is either a computer wiz, or got theirs programmed before all the misinfo and malicious crap was introduced.
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01 topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car" Here: 14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E 09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E 04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E 98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E Gone: 66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake 08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E 69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350 86 S10,2.8L-700R4 73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4 72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4 64 VW,1.2l-MT4 67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727 56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide |
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Which one specifically are you trying to get working? They are all different
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I think I've got EDIABAS loaded???
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In "English" would be nice, and using a split screen on the laptop might give me translations or equivalents, but I don't need coding of any sort (mirrors, lights, etc.) ...not my thing. Right now, the Android apps I use, and the Foxwell scan tool, aren't showing all the parameters I'd like to see; I just want data, and maybe foolproof controls (I do not want to delete necessary settings by accident). The simplest might be the one I want. I did get one to actually show up on my laptop, EDIABAS. I haven't delved into it yet, but it seems that it needs extra programs like INPA or NCS-Expert to be functional. I found this guide, which I'll try next: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/s...iabas#post1278 I have a K-can cable with FTDI chip, so I'll try it out soon. Hopefully after I triple-check the steps outlined in the above link. Should I scrap what I've got so far, and wait for a message from above (experienced forum members), or try it and see what I've got? I certainly DON'T want to fry my laptop, nor my DME.
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The thing is... these software packages were not really intended to be used by enthusiasts... they are (were) for dealer's factory-trained techs. Not wanting to put you off but even when they are running properly, they take a bit of knowledge (and care!) to use. PASoft (BMW Scanner) is pretty good, pretty simple and covers most of what you'll need - have a look into that.
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I second this recommendation for PASoft. Doesn't do everything, but is really good on so many fronts. Lot's of utubes out there. I just bought it a few weeks ago. I am a computer idiot and couldn't install it. The Seller was very responsive, logged into my PC and see it all up. He was great. A very useful tool.
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CapeX5- I'll bet I'm more of a computer idiot than you. I never got any training in school; no PC's until after I left school...I trained on Cobol & Fortran mainframes, and none after I started working on automated storage systems just before I retired (believe it or not, my bosses chose me at 56, the only one in my department without PC experience...all self-taught, including major errors). Can you send me a link to the Seller you used?
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PAsoft
This is the one I used. Seller was Tony. Well worth the cost and effort.
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