Install all windows updates listed here: Ĭopy the VIDA 2014D disk contents to the desktop and follow steps 8 & 9 in original post Follow the install instructions.įresh install doesn't contain file extractor, you should grab 7.zip from here: At start up, hit the boot option (F12 on my machine) and launch install from USB drive. iso file onto a USB pen drive using this software to create a boot drive. The 32-bit version of Windows 7 works with VIDA 2014D and has lower system requirments which might be helpful for those using an older laptop. home / professional / ultimate) AND contains SP1 (service pack 1), you need this to install IE 11. Pick an image that matches your product key (i.e. Hardware comes with a VIDA 2014D disk in the box which I manage to get running on an old laptop (Dell 630 series) by first installing windows 7 on it:ĭownload Windows 7 image which can be found here: Unit arrived in a few days when shipped to UK from Czech Republic Good post, I've just been through this ordeal myself on my 2013 XC70 D5 (MY2014) and wanted to note down some findings / alternative steps I took since I didn't have a Windows 7 configured laptop ready, incase this helps others: Now if you find this useful then please show your appreciation by donating a small amount towards the person who developed this for free for the Volvo Community here. Login by typing '1' in the login text box and it should open. Once it is running start Vida and IE9 will open on the Vida main screen.ġ4. If you hover your cursor over it, it will change from stopped to starting to running.ġ3. It will have a little flag that changes from red to yellow, to green. Restart your machine and note the Vida Icon in the Taskbar. Download and install VIDA Patch Windows 7 (圆4)ġ2. Once the program has finished its installation process go to. Right Click on SETUP.EXE and select run as administratorġ0. INSTALL / DVD / VIDA_DVDHEADER / MAIN - SETUP.EXEĩ. Once extracted open the Vida folder and click the folders: You will be prompted to enter a password, enter the text ''Ĩ. Extract the 'VIDA 2014D Direct Install' file to the same Vida folderħ.

Open 7zip and navigate to the 'VIDA 2014D Direct Install' in your Vida folderĦ. and download and install 7zip (IT IS ALSO FREE)ĥ. Go to: and register to access the software (IT IS FREE)ģ. Create a folder on your desktop and call it Vida.Ģ. RECOMMENDED - disable your internet security to ensure it doesn't interfere with the download.ġ. The more resources your machine has the faster the software will run. My machine is an old Dell Optiplex i5 with 4GB RAM and 500GB HDD running Win7 PRO and IE9. For this direct install you must have a PC running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, and with Internet Explorer 9 (or higher) installed.įor any other system go here and follow the instructions for installation on a virtual machine (VM).

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