Coding on Windows 8 64bit

Chris_Rav · 07-11-2014, 07:23 PM

Has anyone been able to get INPA to work on windows 8? I just tried installing it just to see if it would open and I get a message of "This app can't run on your PC". Anyone know how to get around this or do I need a windows 7 laptop?

WilliamS · 07-11-2014, 07:37 PM

When first installed and ran it asked if I wanted to run in compatibility mode, worked ever since. The only issue Im having now is the BT cable fails if I try to log more than 3 parameters, not even BavTech can figure it out. So I will have one of those for sale soon.

Chris_Rav · 07-11-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamS

When first installed and ran it asked if I wanted to run in compatibility mode, worked ever since. The only issue Im having now is the BT cable fails if I try to log more than 3 parameters, not even BavTech can figure it out. So I will have one of those for sale soon.

When you first tried to run the application it asked to run in compatability mode? I dont think I had that option

WilliamS · 07-12-2014, 11:01 AM

You should be able to right click on the shortcut and run in compatibility mode.

Chris_Rav · 07-12-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamS

You should be able to right click on the shortcut and run in compatibility mode.

I will need to give that a try when I get to my laptop, but does the problems you stated before stop you from coding at all?

Chris_Rav · 07-12-2014, 11:06 AM

I'm interested in basic coding like mirrors fold with lock button and simple stuff like that.

WilliamS · 07-12-2014, 11:10 AM

Ive had no issues running any coding software or flashing once its in compatibility mode.

Chris_Rav · 07-12-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamS

Ive had no issues running any coding software or flashing once its in compatibility mode.

For some reason I can't run in comparability mode, its not an option. I have the option to test comparability and I have the option to test it in Windows 7, Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and Windows Vista (Service Pack 2). None of these seem to work tho so I don't know what to run it in or how to get it started.

wildcatcrazy · 07-13-2014, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamS

Ive had no issues running any coding software or flashing once its in compatibility mode.

For some reason I can't run in comparability mode, its not an option. I have the option to test comparability and I have the option to test it in Windows 7, Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and Windows Vista (Service Pack 2). None of these seem to work tho so I don't know what to run it in or how to get it started.

64 bit is the issue. If it were 32 bit, you would be good to go.

Chris_Rav · 07-13-2014, 12:39 PM

I think I finally got it, I was able to install INPA, NCS-Expert, Tool32, and WinKFP on my Windows 8 using compatability mode. I was able to open them so I believe now I just need to learn how to code lol!

Chris_Rav · 07-13-2014, 02:51 PM

Now after finally getting it installed and going through many help guides I can't seem to get INPA to communicate with my car. Neither one of the black dots will come up and I don't know what to do. Idk if its my wire or if I have done something wrong. Any advice or a link to a well detailed and updated help thread would be greatly appreciated

deeLow · 07-13-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_Rav

Now after finally getting it installed and going through many help guides I can't seem to get INPA to communicate with my car. Neither one of the black dots will come up and I don't know what to do. Idk if its my wire or if I have done something wrong. Any advice or a link to a well detailed and updated help thread would be greatly appreciated

Did you remember to set the cable to com1 and the latency???

Also, the dots won't turn black if the program is already open when the cable is connected. Connect it first, then open the program. If still nothing check cable settings. If still nothing again, I hope the cable you bought is white/clear with the GREEN board inside.

1 more thing...if you have a JB4 you must have it on 0

Chris_Rav · 07-13-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by deeLow

Did you remember to set the cable to com1 and the latency???

Also, the dots won't turn black if the program is already open when the cable is connected. Connect it first, then open the program. If still nothing check cable settings. If still nothing again, I hope the cable you bought is white/clear with the GREEN board inside.

1 more thing...if you have a JB4 you must have it on 0

Thank you for this, I uninstalled all the software that I downloaded from a dropbox file and installed the CD that came with my Cable. Suprisingly it had the software on it with a walk through of how to get INPA installed correctly. As of now I got INPA installed and when I connect the cable to my car I get the two black dots!

However for some reason now my computer wont open NCSexpert... It says its not compatible with my comp (win 8 64bit) even though I have INPA, Tool32, WinKFP all working on my laptop. Do you think I should download the NCSexpert from the dropbox file like I had done previously because that one would actually open on my laptop? Or could that possibly further mess things up?

deeLow · 07-14-2014, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by deeLow

Did you remember to set the cable to com1 and the latency???

Also, the dots won't turn black if the program is already open when the cable is connected. Connect it first, then open the program. If still nothing check cable settings. If still nothing again, I hope the cable you bought is white/clear with the GREEN board inside.

1 more thing...if you have a JB4 you must have it on 0

Thank you for this, I uninstalled all the software that I downloaded from a dropbox file and installed the CD that came with my Cable. Suprisingly it had the software on it with a walk through of how to get INPA installed correctly. As of now I got INPA installed and when I connect the cable to my car I get the two black dots!

However for some reason now my computer wont open NCSexpert... It says its not compatible with my comp (win 8 64bit) even though I have INPA, Tool32, WinKFP all working on my laptop. Do you think I should download the NCSexpert from the dropbox file like I had done previously because that one would actually open on my laptop? Or could that possibly further mess things up?

No clue on why it won't work. I used the thread floating on here to get mine working. I followed it word for word with the newer 50.2 Datens and the English install of INPA. Everything worked for me from the start.

There's gotta be a way to make Win8 open it in compatibility mode, but I'm not sure.

You could try the Dropbox version, but it may jack things up further, who knows.

pharoh · 07-14-2014, 08:46 PM

deeLow - link to that thread please?

Chris_Rav · 07-15-2014, 08:09 AM

I installed all the software on a windows 7 laptop I had laying around and got it working. I get the two black dots but I can't get any info from the cars ecu. The airbag test won't work

deeLow · 07-15-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris_Rav

I installed all the software on a windows 7 laptop I had laying around and got it working. I get the two black dots but I can't get any info from the cars ecu. The airbag test won't work

Didn't work for me either, but everything else was fine. Try reading the error faults in INPA. I think it's F5 once you get past the ECU selection screen.

Chris_Rav · 07-15-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by deeLow

Didn't work for me either, but everything else was fine. Try reading the error faults in INPA. I think it's F5 once you get past the ECU selection screen.

I can't get my Vin to load in ncsexpert either. I'll try to post images of the errors

Chris_Rav · 07-15-2014, 08:47 AM

Here are the errors I was getting from inoa and ncsexpert

Chris_Rav · 07-15-2014, 09:09 AM

Actually I'm not positive if those are the correct errors.. I'll have to try it again tonight when I get out of work

WilliamS · 07-18-2014, 03:22 PM

coded yesterday with my 8.1 laptop. No issues so far. Never an error code. All I did yesterday was pull the files to use in NCS Dummy. I will write back tomorrow the modules I pulled. There are a few that I could not find in my car that makes me question a few things but Ill get by.

Teq · 07-29-2014, 05:58 AM

I'm using it for almost a year under Windows 8.0 64 bit. (inpa, ncs etc.)
Never got any error.

07-11-2014, 07:23 PM	#1
Chris_Rav Lieutenant 65 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Coding on Windows 8 64bit Has anyone been able to get INPA to work on windows 8? I just tried installing it just to see if it would open and I get a message of "This app can't run on your PC". Anyone know how to get around this or do I need a windows 7 laptop? __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	When first installed and ran it asked if I wanted to run in compatibility mode, worked ever since. The only issue Im having now is the BT cable fails if I try to log more than 3 parameters, not even BavTech can figure it out. So I will have one of those for sale soon.
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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 65 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Now after finally getting it installed and going through many help guides I can't seem to get INPA to communicate with my car. Neither one of the black dots will come up and I don't know what to do. Idk if its my wire or if I have done something wrong. Any advice or a link to a well detailed and updated help thread would be greatly appreciated __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 65 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	I installed all the software on a windows 7 laptop I had laying around and got it working. I get the two black dots but I can't get any info from the cars ecu. The airbag test won't work __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 65 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Here are the errors I was getting from inoa and ncsexpert Attached Images __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 65 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Actually I'm not positive if those are the correct errors.. I'll have to try it again tonight when I get out of work __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	coded yesterday with my 8.1 laptop. No issues so far. Never an error code. All I did yesterday was pull the files to use in NCS Dummy. I will write back tomorrow the modules I pulled. There are a few that I could not find in my car that makes me question a few things but Ill get by.
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Teq First Lieutenant 44 Rep 332 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I'm using it for almost a year under Windows 8.0 64 bit. (inpa, ncs etc.) Never got any error.
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