[Nellytheroc]

After posting a few new threads on here (mostly asking for help with fixing problems and niggles on my GTV) it seems that getting Multiscan or other software for diagnostics will make my life a lot easier. However, I only have an old laptop running Windows XP (if you don't remember XP, ask you Grandparents) which isn't up to date enough for Multiscan. Can any diagnostic software be downloaded to an iPad or do I need to splash out on a laptop that isn't from the steam age?

As ever, thanks in advance for any help and advice.

 

[David C]

Are you sure MultiECUScan won't run on XP ?
It isn't very demanding on the hardware either.
(The official FIAT Examiner system was running on Windows98)

As for iPad: No.

 

[spankdanny]

MES website says it works on XP. I use an old vista laptop, works OK.

 

[GTV-TB]

(The official FIAT Examiner system was running on Windows98)

And it runs even on the old HP Examiner with Windows 3.X as OS.

Multiecuscan and AlfaOBD works fine on Windows XP, perhaps it is the best OS to run them on. :wink_org:

 

[Verbout]

I run multiscan on an XP laptop along with opcom diagnostics. The laptop is battered to hell and takes some loading but works fine.

 

[Nellytheroc]

Thanks very much for the help. I googled multi scan and the first page I opened said Windows 8 or above and I just assumed my laptop would be no good. Where is the best place to buy/download the software and buy a lead for using it?

 

[David C]

Thanks very much for the help. I googled multi scan and the first page I opened said Windows 8 or above and I just assumed my laptop would be no good. Where is the best place to buy/download the software and buy a lead for using it?

You buy the software direct from them
Multiecuscan - Diagnostics software for Italian cars

Requirements:

Multiecuscan
- A computer that runs Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32/64), Windows 8/8.1 (you may need to install .NET Framework 3.5), Windows 10
- Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 SP1 (or a newer version). Free, available from Microsoft ? Officiële startpagina.

 

[Nellytheroc]

Thanks again for all the help. I'll dust off the laptop and get the software downloaded. Is the free version worth bothering with?

 

[David C]

Thanks again for all the help. I'll dust off the laptop and get the software downloaded. Is the free version worth bothering with?

Check the website to see if it covers your ECUs.
Multiecuscan - Diagnostics software for Italian cars

Try it before buying the licence.

 

[Nellytheroc]

Cheers David. I'll order a cable and get it downloaded.