Trying to install TechStream V13.00.022 on Win XP

I bought v13 off Aliexpress about 2 weeks ago only to realize that my old laptop is dead. I now don't have a laptop to install it.

Well, before I bought the cable, I looked up the instructions on the below webpage:
How to install MINI VCI Toyota Techstream V13.00.022 No Activation | OBDII365.com Official Blog

 

This is like trying to install Microsoft office 2019 on windows XP.

 

Well, I paid $9 USD for my mini vci from Aliexpress. It is a sunk cost if it doesn't work.

I decided to buy mine off of AliExpress rather than Amazon when I learned that many sellers on Amazon are just resellers.

 

Hello -
Is it working? Can you post where on ebay you purchased it? I'm thinking of getting one but not sure where to get it reliably.
Thanks,
Rich

 

I bought this a few days ago. Painless install, no trojans, no viri, good experience. Firmware version is 1.4.1 (I expected 2.0). It works, so I guess I don't care (should I?).

My install was on Win7 64 bit.

 

Trying to get my Techstream 13.00.022 setup properly on my windows XP laptop . I am little confused about replacing the MainMenu.exe and TechStream.exe files in the bin file.

Where are you obtaining the files that they you are using to replace the existing MainMenu.exe and TechStream.exe files?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

Typically they are on the CD that accompanies the J2534 protocol harness.

When I got our Mini VCI cable several years ago, it came with a CD and on there was a video of what to do.

Good luck with your install and keep us posted.

 

I cannot find it right now, but there was a good explanation of how to do this on a Toyota Tacoma forum,

 

I got the Techstream 13.00.022 program installed on my Dell Inspiron E1405 laptop with Windows XP. But it appears that the USB ports are not working properly. Because after I click on "Connect to Vehicle", I never receive the message "Initializing USB Communication." See pic snipped from the video that came with the software (please note, I purchased 13.00.022 software but received a video about v10.30.029). I have tried connecting with vehicle off, ready mode and two start hits without key on brake (whatever that is called). Still no communication.

My thought is that the USB ports are not working thus no communication. Anyone know how to test USB ports on a Windows XP laptop for function?

 

Sounds like you didn't install the driver for the cable

Insert a different USB item and see if it works

 

I tried a flash drive yesterday. Which was not recognized. After some research, I learned that the flash-drive was not recognized due to the USB protocols in place at the time Window XP was produced.

Do you know what USB items will absolutely work with a WIndows XP USB port?

 

It could also be a COM port issue.

Another item to investigate.

 

I am posting a pic of the Techstream CD directory. See pic below. I watched the video and did as instructed. However, the following file was not used on the CD: mvci-x64.reg.

I assumed the 64 in the name meant that this file was to be used by 64 bit systems (Windows Xp is 32 bit).

Does anyone know what the mvci-x64.reg file is used for?

 

Thanks!!! I will investigate com port issues.

 

Might be a USB driver issue. You said your laptop is a Dell? On Dell's website, find the driver download page for your laptop model. Once there, find the USB driver. Download and install that

 

Many thanks!!!! I will try this course of action later this afternoon (when I get a break from work).