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How to Install: ISTA/D ISTA+ ISTA/P

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ISTA+ v4.01
(Recommended Version)
Updated Instructions: 1/29/2023 2:40PM
Thanks to @ShawnWhite78 for a correction to install instructions

Requirements
  1. Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 laptop (32-bit or 64-bit)​
  2. K+DCAN Cable (I recommend Pro K+DCAN Cable from BimmerGeek)
    -> Amazon/eBay cables are hit or miss
  3. BMW Standard Tools MUST be installed, and working correctly!
    -> How to Install BMW Standard Tools
Download Here (FileMail) [Size: 10.6GBs]
Install Size
: 20.6GBs
Download Status: Working & No Issues [Confirmed: 6/5/2023]


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Step 2: Pre-Install Folder
Install the corresponding items in the Pre-Install Folder
1: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64 - 64bit) - 14.0.23026
2. Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86 - 32bit) - 14.0.23026
3. Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501
4. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2
5. Java
6. -
6. Registration Entries
7. Registration Entries
8. Registration Entries

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Step 3: Move Rheingold folder
Move the folder to C:\EC-APPS
Note: You can place the folder as-well in C:\Program Files, or wherever you'd like. I personally like having it in EC-APPS because its easy to find.
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Step 4: Create Shortcut
Create a shortcut for IstaGUI.
Location: Rheingold\TesterGUI\bin\Release

Move the shortcut to the desktop, or wherever you would like.
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In this example, I decided to drag the shortcut to my Desktop.
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Step 5: Launch ISTA

Once ISTA is launched, complete the setup.
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Press - Next
Note: You don't have to enter anything in this screen
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Press - Next
Copy and Paste the License Key into the empty box labeled licenses:
Note: This License Key can also be found in Pre-Install Folder (rheingold-license.txt)

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Press - Next
You do not have to enter anything in the ISIS.
-> SIMPLY press the X in the top right, and exit the program.
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Lastly restart ISTA and head over to VCI Config.
(This can be accessed via pressing the Wrench ICON on the toolbar above.)

Select Edibas Default Settings (Edibas.ini)
-> This is used for E-Chassis (BMW) and R-Chassis (Mini)

Select Dealer Organization ICOM/ENET Local Area and ISIS Network
-> This is used for F/G - Chassis (BMW)
-> Tutorial: How to connect and use ENET
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Cheat Sheet: If you are not sure what cable you need.
Note: K-Line, and K+DCAN is EDIBAS.ini
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after i installed ISTA then open app sent me this message
what can i must do ? plz
Failed to start ISTA.
Please make sure your ISTA configuration is valid.
In doubt reset any non standard ISTA configuration and reinstall ISTA.
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