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How to install BMW E/F Scanner V2018.12 driver?

How to install BMW E/F Scanner V2018.12 driver?

Paste all zip files and extract them all on desktop
 
Note: Both EF 20181203 and BMW_v018.12.03 folder contains BMW explorer software.  In BMW_v018.12.03 folder, you need to install driver and software before use. In EF 20181203 folder,  software is ready to use, no need installation.  MUST RUN BMW-EXPLORER AS ADMINISTRATOR!!!
 
Open BMW_v018.12.03 folder
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Run BMW_Explorer_v0.18.12.03 sofwtware as Administrator
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Press Next to install device driver
Accept license agreement
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FTDI driver installation finished
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Install WHQL Certified driver until success
Connect BMW E/F scanner with laptop
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Open Device Manager to check interface is well connected and current COM Port
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Run BMW Explorer software on desktop as Administrator
Press Setup and search COM port
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Detect COM Port 5 and confirm
Software is installed and ready to use
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You can run a qucik self-test first
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Open ECU
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Coding
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Edit AIF
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Change VIN
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RAM/FLASH
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In Extra options, you can read ISN, reset adaptation, register battery, update ECU etc
In EF 20181203 folder, you can directly run BMW EF 201812 software as Administrator
and do qucik test and perform other functions.
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Done.