Dr.Gini Versions & Features

tinkerman · 10-27-2023, 03:10 AM

I have options* to install the following versions of Dr.Gini:
* I've updated the "options" below with links in case anyone was having trouble finding them.

B022 (v22.4.0.5-patched)
Uploaded on other forums such as...
https://cartechnology.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=63686
(post#3)
Note: CarTechnology now charges a small fee for new member registration. If you are not already a member then search elsewhere for "patched" version such as:
https://lymuna.org/topic/807-dr-gini-b022-with-patch/

B022 (original license version)
Uploaded on another website (deviantart.com)
https://mega.nz/folder/VwJzgByC#K0krmp2Rfy86NetmhCIx6A

B021 Basic (Free)
Uploaded on another forum (bimmerscene.com)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e5K...H3PYcjda1/view

B020 Plus (Free)
- Available with Bimmergeeks' (BMW) Standard Tools package
Uploaded on a blog...
https://dzen.ru/media/my_garage_my_r...c1c97a928c32a6

1. Both "patched" and license required versions of B022, when run in a Win10 VM in VMware Workstation, abort installation with a pop-up message:
"Virtual environment not supported!"
Many typical registry edits and even some so called advanced '.vmx' file edits have been ineffective as a workaround.
*Update: I've found a solution - refer to the 2nd post below for details.

Note: Dr.Gini B021 Basic as well as the B020 Plus(available as part of a Bimmergeeks Standard Tools package) installs fine on a VM.

2. Does the B022 (22.4.0.5 Professional License) version support flash/programming features like WinKFP?

Thanks in advance!
Cheers...

tinkerman · 11-15-2023, 03:22 PM

For those that run into the "Virtual environment not supported!" in VMware Workstation, I've finally found a work around:

1. In the VM's folder, locate the ".vmx" file, and open with notepad.

2. At the very bottom of the entries add:
SMBIOS.reflectHost = TRUE

3. Save the ".vmx" file and open the VM.

4. First, copy onto the VM the original Dr.Gini installer (license required version), without copying the 'patched' launcher '.exe' file onto the VM, as the original installation process deletes any other version of "Dr.Gini" files present on the VM.

5. Disconnect any external drive(s) that got used for copying the original installer onto the VM, BEFORE running the original installer. This is to prevent the installer process from scanning and deleting files named "Dr.Gini"(or containing "gini") from such drive(s).

6. Run the original Dr.Gini installer, then delete its "Dr.Gini.exe" launcher from the C:\EDIABAS\Bin folder.

7. Copy onto the VM's C:\EDIABAS\Bin folder the 'patched' launcher (patched Dr.Gini.exe).

8. Create a shortcut of the 'patched' launcher onto the desktop for convenience.

Cheers~

10-27-2023, 03:10 AM	#1
tinkerman Private First Class 62 Rep 108 Posts Drives: '07 320i (E90) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	Dr.Gini Versions & Features I have options* to install the following versions of Dr.Gini: * I've updated the "options" below with links in case anyone was having trouble finding them. B022 (v22.4.0.5-patched) Uploaded on other forums such as... https://cartechnology.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=63686 (post#3) Note: CarTechnology now charges a small fee for new member registration. If you are not already a member then search elsewhere for "patched" version such as: https://lymuna.org/topic/807-dr-gini-b022-with-patch/ B022 (original license version) Uploaded on another website (deviantart.com) https://mega.nz/folder/VwJzgByC#K0krmp2Rfy86NetmhCIx6A B021 Basic (Free) Uploaded on another forum (bimmerscene.com) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e5K...H3PYcjda1/view B020 Plus (Free) - Available with Bimmergeeks' (BMW) Standard Tools package Uploaded on a blog... https://dzen.ru/media/my_garage_my_r...c1c97a928c32a6 1. Both "patched" and license required versions of B022, when run in a Win10 VM in VMware Workstation, abort installation with a pop-up message: "Virtual environment not supported!" Many typical registry edits and even some so called advanced '.vmx' file edits have been ineffective as a workaround. Update: I've found a solution - refer to the 2nd post below for details. Note: Dr.Gini B021 Basic as well as the B020 Plus(available as part of a Bimmergeeks Standard Tools package) installs fine on a VM. 2. Does the B022 (22.4.0.5 Professional License) version support flash/programming features like WinKFP?* Thanks in advance! Cheers... Last edited by tinkerman; 11-17-2023 at 07:29 PM..
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11-15-2023, 03:22 PM	#2
tinkerman Private First Class 62 Rep 108 Posts Drives: '07 320i (E90) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	For those that run into the "Virtual environment not supported!" in VMware Workstation, I've finally found a work around: 1. In the VM's folder, locate the ".vmx" file, and open with notepad. 2. At the very bottom of the entries add: SMBIOS.reflectHost = TRUE 3. Save the ".vmx" file and open the VM. 4. First, copy onto the VM the original Dr.Gini installer (license required version), without copying the 'patched' launcher '.exe' file onto the VM, as the original installation process deletes any other version of "Dr.Gini" files present on the VM. 5. Disconnect any external drive(s) that got used for copying the original installer onto the VM, BEFORE running the original installer. This is to prevent the installer process from scanning and deleting files named "Dr.Gini"(or containing "gini") from such drive(s). 6. Run the original Dr.Gini installer, then delete its "Dr.Gini.exe" launcher from the C:\EDIABAS\Bin folder. 7. Copy onto the VM's C:\EDIABAS\Bin folder the 'patched' launcher (patched Dr.Gini.exe). 8. Create a shortcut of the 'patched' launcher onto the desktop for convenience. Cheers~ Last edited by tinkerman; 12-02-2023 at 02:55 PM..
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