Self-installer for BMW Standard Tools on a Windows 10 X64 machine!

dbworld4k · 03-04-2016, 11:23 PM

Saw this on M5Board and had to pass it along. It's an extremely simplified self-installer with some minor instructions. Now you can get the software (BMW Coding tool, NCS Expert, INPA, etc) up and running extremely easily even on a Windows 10 machine compatible with X64!

The ONLY thing that users may need to do is reconfigure their COM port to be COM1 after the install, but a Readme file pops up after the install with simple instructions.

I take no credit for composing the package, just sharing it as I know this has been rather elusive on Windows 10 based OS.

The first zip is the executable package. Install away:
Zippyshare.com - EasyBMWTools.zip

The next is the fix to get BMW Coding Tool working, drop the file MSCOMCTL.OCX in the windows\system32 folder (and SySWOW64 if you're on 64bit Windows 10, then reboot): http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/rNEwRZz5/file.html

In some cases you may have to register it:
1. Click Start, type cmd.

2. Right-click the cmd icon, and then click Run as Administrator.

3. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

Regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\mscomctl.ocx

Do the same for SYSwow64 instead of system32.

Replace desktop shortcut for BMW Coding tool with a new shortcut from the BMW Coding Tool directory on C:\ and it will work fine.

Enjoy!

Expert mode profiles for NCS:
http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/ssURKhZi/file.html

Simply paste the contents of the zip (PFL files) into NCS Expert\PFL\

matteblue3er · 03-09-2016, 03:20 PM

Nice. Sometimes, you may need to register that .ocx file.

I wrote a batch file to do so but it's pretty easy to google the procedure.

mang.vang · 03-14-2016, 03:56 PM

Thanks for sharing

xyaaeg234g234 · 03-14-2016, 04:21 PM

Can't seem to find the thread anywhere on m5board (not very easy to search, anyhow) - any possibility you can link to it in case there are any issues that come up that may be referenced there?

bacardi198 · 03-14-2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by prodigymix

Can't seem to find the thread anywhere on m5board (not very easy to search, anyhow) - any possibility you can link to it in case there are any issues that come up that may be referenced there?

I believe this is the thread: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...dows-10-a.html

xyaaeg234g234 · 03-14-2016, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bacardi198

I believe this is the thread: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...dows-10-a.html

Top notch - thank you! Guess my google-fu is lacking today..

bacardi198 · 03-14-2016, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigymix

Top notch - thank you! Guess my google-fu is lacking today..

No worries brother! I haven't tried this, but if you're having issues, you may want to give wildcatcrazy's tutorial, one of the best on the forums!

xyaaeg234g234 · 03-14-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bacardi198

No worries brother! I haven't tried this, but if you're having issues, you may want to give wildcatcrazy's tutorial, one of the best on the forums!

Yep that's the one I was going for - fantastic tutorial, but I'm dual booting Win10/OSX on my Macbook Pro and was wanting to avoid cutting down my available resources even more by running an XP VM inside of Win10.

If this doesn't work out, I'm gonna do some more researching into getting XP to work natively on my MBP and go that route, instead of a VM.

wildcatcrazy · 03-14-2016, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigymix

Quote:

Originally Posted by bacardi198

No worries brother! I haven't tried this, but if you're having issues, you may want to give wildcatcrazy's tutorial, one of the best on the forums!

Yep that's the one I was going for - fantastic tutorial, but I'm dual booting Win10/OSX on my Macbook Pro and was wanting to avoid cutting down my available resources even more by running an XP VM inside of Win10.

If this doesn't work out, I'm gonna do some more researching into getting XP to work natively on my MBP and go that route, instead of a VM.

For mine, it is any OS between XP and Windows 10. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

dbworld4k · 03-14-2016, 10:33 PM

I had VM running Windows 7 and eventually got tired of periodic slow downs using it on my MBP. Caved in and bought a small 10" dedicated Acer laptop with Windows 10, SSD, more RAM and it's been fantastic!

xyaaeg234g234 · 03-15-2016, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

For mine, it is any OS between XP and Windows 10. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

Oh, wow okay. For whatever reason in my mind it was running Windows XP in a VM on Win10 - no clue how that happened but thanks for clarifying!

Kernel Kurtz · 03-17-2016, 08:47 PM

I think the software originated here. Installer seemed pretty slick, but I'm waiting for my cable to arrive so can't comment on the functionality yet.

http://mhhauto.com/Thread-Mike-s-Easy-BMW-Tools-Package

bacardi198 · 03-17-2016, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

I think the software originated here. Installer seemed pretty slick, but I'm waiting for my cable to arrive so can't comment on the functionality yet.

http://mhhauto.com/Thread-Mike-s-Easy-BMW-Tools-Package

I installed a new Windows XP SP3 VM via Parallels on my MacBook Pro, then installed this software package -- no issues, everything works fine. Note, you can't flash ECUs with this package, but you are able to code with no issues.

I still use my VM set up manually via wildcatcrazy's tutorial, very solid

.

J. Dub · 03-21-2016, 04:39 PM

Anyone comment on the functionality of this?

dbworld4k · 03-21-2016, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Dub

Anyone comment on the functionality of this?

What do you mean? I stated in my previous post I have it running on a dedicated Windows 10 based system.

bacardi198 · 03-21-2016, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Dub

Anyone comment on the functionality of this?

In my post above yours I mentioned that I tested this on a clean install of Windows XP SP3 on a virtual machine on my MacBook Pro and it worked as it should, and OP has it running on Windows 10.

If you have any issues you can post here and I'll try to help you out

.

J. Dub · 03-21-2016, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bacardi198

In my post above yours I mentioned that I tested this on a clean install of Windows XP SP3 on a virtual machine on my MacBook Pro and it worked as it should, and OP has it running on Windows 10.

If you have any issues you can post here and I'll try to help you out

.

Thanks I'm going to try it

J. Dub · 03-21-2016, 09:30 PM

Strangely, the USB drivers failed to install for me. I will still go check if it connects to my car however.

J. Dub · 03-21-2016, 09:55 PM

The OP stated the following:

drop the file MSCOMCTL.OCX in the windows\system32 folder (and SySWOW64 if you're on 64bit Windows 10

Does the OP mean to copy that file in BOTH system32 and also SySWOW64? I am on windows 10 and I have both folders... Or does OP mean to ONLY drop it in SySWOW64 if on windows 10?

christoepurrr · 03-22-2016, 11:07 AM

I also can't get the 2 drivers to install.

2 drivers failed to install FTDI CDM Driver Package BUS/D2XX Driver & VCP Driver.

dbworld4k · 03-22-2016, 12:59 PM

I actually had the driver error too, but don't worry about it. It all worked for me regardless.

As for MSCOMCTL, drop it in both as clearly stated in the post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbworld4k

drop the file MSCOMCTL.OCX in the windows\system32 folder (and SySWOW64 if you're on 64bit Windows 10, then reboot)

JustDriveIt · 03-22-2016, 03:57 PM

doesn't work. Still get the MSCOMCTL.OCX not registered even after copied to both locations.

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dbworld4k Banned 597 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: '12 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYZ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	Saw this on M5Board and had to pass it along. It's an extremely simplified self-installer with some minor instructions. Now you can get the software (BMW Coding tool, NCS Expert, INPA, etc) up and running extremely easily even on a Windows 10 machine compatible with X64! The ONLY thing that users may need to do is reconfigure their COM port to be COM1 after the install, but a Readme file pops up after the install with simple instructions. I take no credit for composing the package, just sharing it as I know this has been rather elusive on Windows 10 based OS. The first zip is the executable package. Install away: Zippyshare.com - EasyBMWTools.zip The next is the fix to get BMW Coding Tool working, drop the file MSCOMCTL.OCX in the windows\system32 folder (and SySWOW64 if you're on 64bit Windows 10, then reboot): http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/rNEwRZz5/file.html In some cases you may have to register it: 1. Click Start, type cmd. 2. Right-click the cmd icon, and then click Run as Administrator. 3. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: Regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\mscomctl.ocx Do the same for SYSwow64 instead of system32. Replace desktop shortcut for BMW Coding tool with a new shortcut from the BMW Coding Tool directory on C:\ and it will work fine. Enjoy! Expert mode profiles for NCS: http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/ssURKhZi/file.html Simply paste the contents of the zip (PFL files) into NCS Expert\PFL\
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J. Dub Bob Saget 378 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: 2010 335i e92 N54 A/T Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AR - 501 iTrader: (15)	Strangely, the USB drivers failed to install for me. I will still go check if it connects to my car however. __________________ In memory of Robert E. Flynn (AR)
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J. Dub Bob Saget 378 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: 2010 335i e92 N54 A/T Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AR - 501 iTrader: (15)	The OP stated the following: drop the file MSCOMCTL.OCX in the windows\system32 folder (and SySWOW64 if you're on 64bit Windows 10 Does the OP mean to copy that file in BOTH system32 and also SySWOW64? I am on windows 10 and I have both folders... Or does OP mean to ONLY drop it in SySWOW64 if on windows 10? __________________ In memory of Robert E. Flynn (AR)
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