VAG com 12.12 insterface setup instruction
- Software can work
Note before install vag com 12.12, if your CD is broken or the software in the CD is lost, advice you download it from:
- The computer operating system required
Better install in windows XP system and uninstall all anti-virus software. As for win 7, some users test successfully on window 7 32bit, but also some users damage vagcom when run with window 7, if you want to run with win7, better use win7 professional.
3. Plug your vag com 12.12 interface to your PC’s USB port and meanwhile connect to a car and turn on ignition. Then a message should appear on your PC’s Taskbar: ” Found New Hardware Ross-Tech HEX or KEY USB Interface ”
NOTE: If the new Hardware Found Wizard popup does not appear when you plug in your interface, go into Device Manager and look for the interface. In Windows XP, you can typically find the Device Manager by RIGHT-CLICKING on My Computer then selecting Manage. Your Ross-Tech USB Interface should be under Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controllers or under Other Devices. If it’s there, Right-Click it and then select Update Driver. Then you can start at Step 4 in the instructions below.
4. The New Hardware Found Wizard should appear:
5. On the screen above, select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” then click the [Next >] button.
6. The following dialog should appear:
7. on the screen above:
Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”
Check “Include this location in the search:”
Use the [Browse] button to find the VCDS folder
(Usually C: ross-techVCDS
Unless you chose a different folder when you installed the software)
Click [OK]
8. The following dialog should appear:
9. Click the [Next >] button.
10. If you get a Windows message stating “This hardware will not be installed. Contact your system administrator” then you need to do the following
A) Login to Windows with Administrator rights.
B) Go into Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Driver Signing
C) Select Warn and choose “Prompt me each time to choose an action.”
D) Next, repeat the driver installation starting in Step 3.
11. The following dialog should appear:
This dialog warns you that we haven’t paid Microsoft a pound of flesh to certify the driver.
You’re going to have to click the [Continue Anyway] button..:-) Note: If your Windows Security Settings policy is “undefined’ you may need to set it to “warn” to be able to continue.
12. The following dialog should appear:
13. Click the [Finish] button to complete the installation.
14. Start VCDS.
Click the [Options] button.
In the “Select COM Port” box, select USB.
Click the [Test] button.
The results should look like this (it may have additional information in the Port Test dialog).
15. Click [OK] and click [Save]
16. Go test it on a car.
Any problem, maybe the sellers video demo can be more vivid.