The issue seems to be one of quality control at the price points the counterfeiters are aiming for, some units will work and some won't. Other people report not having any problems with theirs, or having different problems. The one I received will connect to most computers in my car, but not to the engine.
You can't, of course, tell by looking at the label, because even that is a reproduction of the original label, and when you install the device, of course the driver will even claim to be from XHorse. There seems to be evidence to the contrary certainly people have noticed buying different Mini-VCIs that claimed to have different versions of the XHorse firmware. To say they are all the same, one would have to somehow know that only one counterfeiter is producing them, and supplying all the different sellers. Only counterfeits are available to buy now. Counterfeiters stepped into the business, selling their versions so cheaply that XHorse could not continue making and selling the real one. The real Mini-VCI was made by a company called XHorse, but you can't buy a real one any more.
I do not know how to be sure that they are all the same. I am able to follow directions well, so any help related to any of your experiences would be greatly appreciated. I'm no certified computer nerd, but I can do things like disassemble and clean the insides, change the hard drive, and add RAM, as well as troubleshoot basic issues involving the OS, network/router/modem, and software. There are also several units available which appear to be recent postings I define recent by the lack of customer feedback as evidenced by no ratings displayed. Most are rated 21/2-31/2 stars further reading of specific posted ratings reveal serious problems (incompatibility, lack of tech support, and inability to get product to work as stated). I'm initially inclined to believe that the products which are prime-eligible would be the better choices this belief is offset by the ratings of these. I would sure like to get this right the first go-round.
Should I partition and install Windows 7 or download it to an external HD?Ģ) Will a 32 bit version of Windows 7 work on a 64 bit machine?ģ) Which particular company and/or brand of mini-VCI cable has worked the best as far as performing Techstream diagnostic functions with the least amount of headaches and the least risk of malware gumming up my laptop? There are at least 25-30 choices ranging in price from the teens to around $70. Question 1) My existing HD has a capacity of nearly 600 G and I've used only 1/4 of that. Patrick Wong kindly provided the information I needed to enable me to use my existing laptop running a 64 bit version of Windows 10 via download of Windows 7 (the file contains 32 and 64 bit versions of the OS). I created this thread from a separate thread (DTC P0A90/DTC C1241) before I actually make a purchase.