I'm trying to determine if Techstream will run on a Windows 7 host that is virtualized on a Windows 10 laptop?
Otherwise, I do have another older Toshiba that should be able to run it. However I'll need to upgrade the ram and try to reinstall the Windows 7 image since it's been upgraded to 10 as well.
I'm considering a Launch or Autel, but they are pricey and I want access to all possible data and settings for both of my cars, including ECU reprogramming and steering calibration (for a Chevy I'm preparing to sell). I can't justify 1k for partial functionality, especially when I could pay less than $100 for full (for both Tech2Win and Techstream combined, albeit unstable which sounds dangerous for ecu flashing).
I am pretty sure it does, its a while back now but i think thats how i was running it when i went to 64bit on windows 7 and needed to run 32bit drivers for techstream at the time. I have Techstream 8.? running on windows 10 64 bit now.
TBH i have tried a couple of different versions of techstream (7, 8, 9) on windows 7 and 10, none of them have been very stable. Its always been slow to connect to the ECU, takes ages to save and update changes, and probably drops connection to the ECU about 1/2 - 2/3 of any connection i try to make with the ECU. Now it could be the miniVCI i am using or the ECU booting it off, but i would have expected the software to be able to cope with and maintain connections better given that it is written specifically for Toyota/Lexus. :/
This was my experience with techstream too. it seems like a terrible piece of software. Then again, I do wonder if it was written and tested on a specific PC platform. I have run it on a toughbook though which I believe is what the toyota techs use and it's no more reliable.
Hard to beat at $200. I have one of these out in my garage serving up music 24x7 and containing all my manuals. I use it with google docs to note my projects.
This was my experience with techstream too. it seems like a terrible piece of software. Then again, I do wonder if it was written and tested on a specific PC platform. I have run it on a toughbook though which I believe is what the toyota techs use and it's no more reliable.
Hard to beat at $200. I have one of these out in my garage serving up music 24x7 and containing all my manuals. I use it with google docs to note my projects.
So you still use it despite it being buggy and unstable, or is there anything else that can be used instead with all the same functionality (like an Autel or Launch)?
I work in IT and struggled getting any 64bit OS version to work, because like you found out, there is only a 32bit driver. Every combination of registry hack and custom driver file did nothing but waste time. You shouldn't have a problem virtualizing and running it as long as you have USB passthrough setup. Save yourself the headache and just install a 32bit OS, I use Windows 7. You should be fine with 8 also. I want to say I use version 12 and haven't had a problem with it once the OBD2-> USB adapter was detected correctly.
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