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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 (Dropbox) [Size: 10.6GBs]
Download Here (Mediafire) [Size: 10.6GBs]
Install Size
: 20.6GBs
Contents
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Step 2: Pre-Install Folder
Install the corresponding items in the Pre-Install Folder
Note: If you have newer versions of Microsoft Visuals, and Java the only ones you need to install is Registration Entries (6 thru 8).
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. Don't Need
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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ISTA+ v4.32.15
Requirements
  1. Windows 10 v1903 or higher, 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
    -> Windows 7/8 is NOT supported!
  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
  4. 150GBs or more availble space on your Hard Drive or SSD.
    -> I have tested it w/ 140GB's, and it would throw an error.
  5. Minimum of 5GBs of Ram or More!
Download Here (Dropbox) [Size:21.6GBs]
Download Here (Mediafire) [Size:21.6GBs]

Install Size
:
119GBs w/ DE SQLiteDBs
76.5GBs without DE SQLiteDBs
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Step One: Standalone Installer

Run ista_standalone_installer_4.32.15
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After press next, and Install

Step 2: Boot up ISTA and Enjoy!

ISTA+ v4.32.15 + SDP 4.32.15
Requirements
  1. Windows 10 v1903 or higher, 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
    -> Windows 7/8 is NOT supported!
  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
  4. 300GB's or more available space on your Hard Drive or SSD w/ the addition of SDP Service Data.
  5. Minimum of 5GBs of Ram or More!
Download Here (FileMail) [Size:90.7GBs]
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Step One:
Standalone Installer

Run ista_standalone_installer_4.32.15

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Press Next -> Install

Step 2: Boot up ISTA and Enjoy!



 

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ISTA/P

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

Step 1: Download File
Reuploading.......
Download Here (GoogleDrive) [Size: 29.7GBs]
Download Here (Dropbox) [Size: 29.7GBs]

Install Size: 67GBs

Content in ZIP:

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Step 1: Extract BMW folder into C: Drive
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Once completed: Should look similar to this.
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Step 2: Go into BMW Folder, then into ISTA-P Folder (C:\BMW\ISTA-P)
Install -> NetworkTool.exe (only required for K-DCAN)

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Step 3: Install -> EDIABAS_7.3.0.exe [Located: (C:\BMW\ISTA-P)]

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Press: Repair (This will make sure you are not missing any files)

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Step 4: Launching ISTA-P Loader program
Launch BMW ISTA-P Loader.exe [Located: (C:\BMW\ISTA-P\ISTA P Loader)]
-> Id recommend to make a shortcut and placing it on the desktop for ease of access.

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Next, choose the emulator starts for K-DCAN or ENET adapter. For ICOM, it is not necessary.

Since majority of us is using K+DCAN, press K+DCAN USB then press BMW Cars. ISTA/P will launch shortly after.

-> There is a installation guide if you have any issues as-well in the folder.

Congrats you have installed ISTA/P!
 

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Troubleshooting Guide

Error #1
The Database Installed is not complete. A repair installation must be carried out.
ISTA cannot be used without complete databases. The application will therfore be terminated.
Solution:
Step 1: Uninstall ISTA (and any files related to it)
Step 2: Download RCleaner -> Link
-> Once that is complete, you can reboot your PC
Step 3: Reinstall ISTA
 

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Regarding ISTA-P (E Chassis Programing)
- I do have the link to ISTA-P, and recently installed it on my laptop. HOWEVER, I have not tested it yet, so I won't post the link and install instructions until I confirmed it works.
I would also be interested in ISTA-P.

Many many thanks for sharing this!
 
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I would also be interested in ISTA-P.

Many many thanks for sharing this!
I did confirm that ISTA-P works. I'll be updating the thread soon with download link w/ install instructions. (y)
 

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Thank you very much for making this available, it helps so many of us out to have such resources and support on the forums.

I was able to easily install according to directions above, but then I did have an error and ISTA wasn't able to connect to my E61

I needed to make a change to the ediabas.ini text file, and now it works perfectly

Here is a link to the discussion that offered this solution
 

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Thank you very much for making this available, it helps so many of us out to have such resources and support on the forums.

I was able to easily install according to directions above, but then I did have an error and ISTA wasn't able to connect to my E61

I needed to make a change to the ediabas.ini text file, and now it works perfectly

Here is a link to the discussion that offered this solution

Glad it worked out for you! I'll add that fix in the notes, thank you!

As for ISTA/P, Sorry for the delay! My last semester of University has been busy. I am hoping to have install instructions for ISTA/P around thanksgiving time!
 

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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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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.
If you can post pictures/screen captures of the error message(s) that may help

Do you have at least 150 Gigabytes of free space on your hard drive after downloading and installing the program?


What is needed?
  • Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 laptop (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • You need at least 150GBs or more of space! (It will not run otherwise)
    • I have tested this with 145GBs of space, and ISTA did not want to launch
 

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FWIW, I was finally able to find time to test ISTA on my E90. Was able to connect to and scan the car but didn't do much more than that as I'm unfamiliar with the software. I have ISTA and BMW standard tools loaded on a 256gb SSD laptop running Windows 10 and after install I only have about 80 gigs free, works fine.
 

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FWIW, I was finally able to find time to test ISTA on my E90. Was able to connect to and scan the car but didn't do much more than that as I'm unfamiliar with the software. I have ISTA and BMW standard tools loaded on a 256gb SDD laptop running Windows 10 and after install I only have about 80 gigs free, works fine.
Correct!

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Im not entirely sure why 4.32.15 won't launch with less then 150GBs. The folder size is 76.5GBs. I had an earlier version of ISTA 4.05 if i recall, and it launched fine with less then 100GBs.

Im currently running BootCamp on my 2015 MacBook Pro, and I had originally had 100GB's reserved for my Windows side, and it wasn't enough to launch 4.32.15, so I added a bit more space at like 146GBs and it still wasn't enough to launch. I ended up getting a 1TB NVMe SSD, and now I have enough space for both my MacOS and Windows 10, and all my programs for diagnostics and coding.
 

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UPDATE

Both ISTA/P, and ISTA+ have been reuploaded to my Google Drive. (I have updated both posts to reflect the change)

The ISTA/P link has been added, and I am currently in the works of adding the instructions to the post. There is install instructions in the ZIP, however I feel like they are a bit mediocre!

Thank you for the support and patience!
 

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I keep getting Network error followed by a Forbidden error. is there maybe another source to download it from?
Darn!

Seems like there is a limit on Google Drive on the amount of downloads, how unfortunate. Ugh!

My apologies, I'll be reuploading on dropbox.
 
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