Some users had issue on installing BMW Scanner V1.4.0 PA-SOFT software driver on Win 7 64bit, but no problem on Win 7 32-bit. Following is the step-by-step instruction to install or update the BMW Scanner USB driver for Windows 7 32-bit. Mar 27, 2018 I keep seeing people requesting information on how to install BMW Scanner 1.4.0 on Windows 10. Here are the notes I took whilst I installed the software on Windows 10 Professional. The software installation was done on a fresh install of Windows 10 Professional. I first copied the scanner software from the CD to a folder on my desktop. Oct 24, 2014 1. How to install BMW Scanner 1.4.0 on Win 7 Most owners have no issue installing BMW Scanner 1.4.0 software PA Soft on XP system. But when it comes to Win 7 system, some people are having quite a bit of trouble installing the BMW diagnostic tool on the 64bit side, even though there are already threads telling them how. May 09, 2016 Is there another version that is better for Win 7? When I open the folder 1.4.0 and down load it says it down loaded ok, then a sign pops us saying driver not found. Same thing when I try and plug the scanner into the computer port. I down loaded the file you sent Nate, but don't know how to put the contents on my hard drive. Sep 02, 2018 This software works only if you have the BMW Scanner Hardware (ask Google to find). BMW Scanner v.1.4.0.x: BMW Scanner v1.4.0 intended for diagnostics, Download latest Software - BMW forum. This driver works properly with china bmw scanner 1.4.0 on Windows 7 64 bit!
Some users had issue on installing BMW Scanner V1.4.0 PA-SOFT software driver on Win 7 64bit, but no problem on Win 7 32-bit. Following is the step-by-step instruction to install or update the BMW Scanner USB driver for Windows 7 32-bit.
Pre-installation download:
Free download BMW scanner V1.4.0 Pa-soft
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mrzyb1t94kr96jt/BMWScan140.rar
Sep 06, 2016 i don't know about windows 10 since i dont use it, however you can always try using some sort of virtual machine with windows XP/7 since its a proven to work solution with BMW Scanner. VMware + windows ISO, install windows and the BMW Scanner 'as usual', just dont forget to click 'connect to VM' to the cable, otherwise it won't work.
If the driver is not compatible with Windows 7 or you have not logged in as “Administrator”, latest win 7 driver can be downloaded here:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20808.zip
The USB driver can be installed for win7 32 bits without any issue. But for Win7 64-bit, you need to download the latest driver from www.ftdichip.com.
BMW scanner 1.4.0 USB driver on Win 7 32-bit instruction:
1) Remember where the folder/the program is installed. This will help to tell Win 7 O/S to locate the USB driver. For example: I:3 in 1bmwscan140abmw 140 driver.
2). Click Window “Start” button and chose “Control Panel” GUI button
3) Select “System” and then “Device Manager” GUI button
4) Select “Universal Serial Bus controller”
5) Select the USB device that is labeled as “BMW Scanner”
6) Right click to invoke sub menu of the “BMW Scanner”
Select “Update Driver Software”
7) Select “Browse My Computer for Driver Software”
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8)Click “Browse” and locate where the software folder is located. And tick “Includes subfolders” as well.
9) Locate “BMW V1.4.0 Drivers” folder and press the “OK” button.
10) Check the folder is correct and click on the “NEXT” button to install the USB driver.
11) When the system will display “The best driver software for your device is up to date” message, the BMW scanner driver is well installed on Win 7.
12) Right click on the BMW Scanner and select “Properties” to confirm “The driver is working properly”. Please ensure that you MUST have “administrator right” to install the USB driver.
13) Plug the BMW v1.4.0 scanner cable with vehicle via OBD diagnostic socket. The label should be facing to the door with the LED light turn ON.
If your BMW model has 22-pin diagnostic socket, you properly need another BMW 20-pin to OBD2 16-Pin Connector.