Now go to ross tech website and download the vag 409 version. YOu would need to register the software so you can use all the features. A registration charge applies as you will be issued witha serail key number for you.
 
Once registered some extra feature will be unlocked, eg adaption, block measuring. If you just using for fault reading and clearing, its quite simple.
You learn as you go
 
Note sure, some ppl have got it working, wwhen you install it, you choose compatiblty mode, eg for XP