eBay cable and software?

[DeanC]

All it does is change the date to 01/10/2013

 

[terryt]

I can upload my software, installed and works fine on W7. I followed the instructions on the Ross tech site but obviously skipped the updating part.

 

[Andy]

Oh dear, looking like I would've been better pi$$ing all my Christmas money up the wall 'cue tears'

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[Andy]

Please do Terry, on w7 x64 this end.

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[terryt]

For those having trouble have you tried the troubleshooting bit at the end of this video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV434nn3Aag

 

[terryt]

Here you go -linky. I've no idea if the software is specific to cables but I would've thought all the sellers are selling the same cables. I followed the install steps in the Youtube vid posted above on a W7 x64 laptop and had no issues at all.

 

[DeanC]

I have the error in device manager but it cant find the driver in the vcds directory

 

[DeanC]

Just tried it on my work computer which is secure as you like and it deleted the exe as soon as it was installed saying it was a virus

 

[Fraczish]

I have the error in device manager but it cant find the driver in the vcds directory

I had this at first, I Just pointed the driver wizard to the vcds folder and it found the driver on its own...

 

[terryt]

Just tried it on my work computer which is secure as you like and it deleted the exe as soon as it was installed saying it was a virus

Just did a scan of the ross tech folder and nothing found, I only have the free version of Avast though.

 

[DeanC]

Did you use the software with the cable or download it. Did yours change the date? Mines looking kike a virus for sure

 

[Fraczish]

My AVG didn't pick it up as a virus, it did reset the date an that's all.
It couldn't find the cable at first, I went into device manager and updated the driver manually by pointing it to the vcds folder

 

[terryt]

Did you use the software with the cable or download it. Did yours change the date? Mines looking kike a virus for sure

Is that at me? I used the software on the mini CD that came with the cable and it didn't change the date on my laptop.

 

[DeanC]

Thank you.

 

[terryt]

Just checked the cable you have bought and it looks like the software I received is different as mine didn't prompt for a password during the install.

 

[DeanC]

Yes, it's a scam.

 

[AJ]

Anyone that ordered the Ali express cable from the link posted received their cable yet?

Hi Guys, just got home from work and the cable has arrived!
I ordered on Boxing day so pretty quick delivery. I just need my car now so can test out the cable and software lol

 

[Shiners]

I really don't wish to p!ss on the parade here but why are you guys going for these cheap leads for use with the full version of VCDS? The genuine article costs about £260-270, a little pricey perhaps, but it is the real deal with FULL support from Ross-Tech and it simply... works. I'm not an employee or have any vested interest in Ross-Tech but they are a genuine bunch of guys who have done an amazing job of unearthing the wonders of VW group car electronic wizardry. I bought my lead from Gendan more than two years ago and it has paid for itself over and over - through not having to go to a garage/dealer for a diagnostic check or helping a mate out. Come on folks, give them some real honest support!

 

[AJ]

Oh dear, just caught up with the rest of your posts and it doesnt sound promising

So seems like installing the software that came with the small cd does nothing?

Terry, the link to the software you provided. Is that a copy of the mini cd you received or are the install files from somewhere else? How did you get yours to work?

 

[Fraczish]

Just installed Terrys software and it looks a lot more promising, just gonna recharge the laptop battery then will test the car