[ludikure]

I created Windows XP Pro 32-bit WMware virtual machine image that has BMW standard tools 2.12 installed and updated with currently what the latest version of sp-daten(v56).

There are plenty of DIY tutorials how to setup BMW standard tools, and how to use them. For me personally, the hardest part was to figure out how to setup everything to work correctly and how to update to the latest daten. Using the tools was pretty straight forward with the help of instructions found on various sites. Therefore, I think that this download may be helpful to those people who had a hard time with BWM Standard tools installation and configuration.

While running the same copy of this virtual machine on my Windows 10 laptop, I was able to accomplish the following:

• Connect to my car ECU using INPA and scan for error codes and get information on different modules.
  
• Register car battery using Tools32.
  
• Code (activate/deactivate) various options such as mirror folding and window roll up with key fob, seat belt alert deactivation, and digital speedometer activation using NCS-Expert.
  
• Flash Alpina B3 TCU software using WinKFP.
  
• Calibrated Fuel Injectors on n54 335i.
  

NCS-Expert was updated with v56 daten for e89 (e9x), e60 and e65 models, but only used on e92 and e60. WinKFP was only updated for e89. To make the download slimmer, I decided to remove all "uninstalled" sp-daten.

I confirm that this setup has worked for me without any issues (so far it was only tested on my 2010 BMW 335i), and I take no responsibility for if anything goes wrong for you while using (or misusing) it on your car. If you choose to download the image, and use the preinstalled set of tools, you agree to do it at your own risk.

That being said, you will need a laptop running Intel processor (it cannot be AMD because virtual machine won't run). I suggest Intel dual core and at least 4 GB of RAM and 80 GB of free space on your HDD/SSD.

The virtual machine is configured to use 70 GB of hard drive space and 3 GB of RAM. Those parameters can be modified in Workstation Player to better match the specs of your host machine before the virtual machine is started.

I am using OBD cable with a green board that I bought of Ebay for $30, and it did not fail me once. Lastly, you will need to download VMware Workstation player 12 which is free software if used non-commercially (This vm will not work with earlier versions).

The link is below. Please do not repost.

[abozizo]

OK I do need this VM so will you please put the download links for it

[530d]

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[inspi1981]

Why so complicated. All programs working under any Windows, so no VM needed

[Enabled]

Exactly, you can install these straight into Windows and you can have very stable, fast communications.


Maybe for using on a Mac... but then you can always find these files and programs elsewhere for free.

[ludikure]

The reason why I explain in the opening post. Installing and updating is the most challenging part, and if you already have everything set up and running then good for you. VMware is very simple to use and clean. One can separate their own personal files and folders that are used for work or fun from the machine only used for coding their car. It can be copied as many times as needed to any other machine. It is a no brainer IMPO.

BMW standard tools will never run on a Mac, and for that matter neither will this virtual machine.

[inspi1981]

VM on Mac-different story. But You write: While running the same copy of this virtual machine on my Windows 10 laptop

[B1257]

VM on Mac-different story. But You write: While running the same copy of this virtual machine on my Windows 10 laptop

In some cases you can benefit from VMWare stuff.

I am running an standanlone VMWare Rheingold, the last one you could print SSP in full resolution, only for printing PDFs. Than older software like WDS, DIS with coding capailities.

Even special developer programs, realterm, IBUS logger software and a lot of ECU Flash, CANBUS and HEX programming stuff with different USB interfaces. So I dont have to reconfigure every time all the com ports and the speed.

For me it is another way to keep my system clean, may not used for Standard Tools, but a good way to sort things and software out.

Regards,
B1257

[inspi1981]

That's different story too. Here we talking about ST under Win

[B1257]

That's different story too. Here we talking about ST under Win

As I told...

may not used for Standard Tools, but a good way to sort things and software out.