VCDS on Mac

fr8tdog · 05-07-2012, 12:21 PM

Cross- posting this here..
Anybody out there get the VAG software to work using Parallels on a Mac? I have a Macbook Air which I don't really have room to run Bootcamp on the SSD, but do have parallels installed (Lion and latest parallels version).. I called Ross-Tech but they just say it's possible but not supported.. curious if anyone has any feedback running it on Macs..

bearthebruce · 05-07-2012, 12:35 PM

I hope we passed this FAQ 1.8 on to you where we talk about how to get VCDS running on a MAC? Yes?

Parallels has been far less successful and we do not have reference to threads where people have been successful. If we had such threads, we would post them for you.

fr8tdog · 05-07-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearthebruce

I hope we passed this FAQ 1.8 on to you where we talk about how to get VCDS running on a MAC? Yes?

Parallels has been far less successful and we do not have reference to threads where people have been successful. If we had such threads, we would post them for you.

I've read your FAQ and I called sales today.. bottom line is it might work, or it might not.. 20% restock fee if not..

jakematic · 05-08-2012, 04:55 AM

I use it on Parallels and haven't had a problem.

The key is to make certain the the "Ross Tech HEX-USB" device is always assigned to the VM.

You do that initially by clicking on the USB logo on the bottom of the Parallels window.
Then you need to go to Parallels -> Preferences -> USB and assign it permanently to the VM.

fr8tdog · 05-09-2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakematic

I use it on Parallels and haven't had a problem.

The key is to make certain the the "Ross Tech HEX-USB" device is always assigned to the VM.

You do that initially by clicking on the USB logo on the bottom of the Parallels window.
Then you need to go to Parallels -> Preferences -> USB and assign it permanently to the VM.

Thanks for the info..

Fithian · 10-21-2012, 11:23 AM

I have it working using VMWare Fusion 4.1.3 with Windoze XP and OS X 10.8.2 on a 3.06GHZ MacBook Pro. I had Andy Smith at Ross-Tech help me with it just to be sure it works, and it runs fine. I have tried it on Parallels and had lots of trouble getting the software to run , so I switched to Fusion.

05-07-2012, 12:35 PM	#2
bearthebruce AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 262	I hope we passed this FAQ 1.8 on to you where we talk about how to get VCDS running on a MAC? Yes? Parallels has been far less successful and we do not have reference to threads where people have been successful. If we had such threads, we would post them for you. __________________ -Bruce- Ross-Tech, LLC

05-08-2012, 04:55 AM	#4
jakematic AudiWorld Senior Member 2012 Audi A8L Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC USA Posts: 1,657	I use it on Parallels and haven't had a problem. The key is to make certain the the "Ross Tech HEX-USB" device is always assigned to the VM. You do that initially by clicking on the USB logo on the bottom of the Parallels window. Then you need to go to Parallels -> Preferences -> USB and assign it permanently to the VM. __________________ 2012 A8L 4.2 Oolong/Titanium. Premium, LED, Driver assist, Rear seat comfort, Dual pane, Alcantara, Panorama

10-21-2012, 11:23 AM	#6
Fithian AudiWorld Member 2013 Audi S5 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 154	I have it working using VMWare Fusion 4.1.3 with Windoze XP and OS X 10.8.2 on a 3.06GHZ MacBook Pro. I had Andy Smith at Ross-Tech help me with it just to be sure it works, and it runs fine. I have tried it on Parallels and had lots of trouble getting the software to run , so I switched to Fusion. __________________ Eph Current: 2011 535i (ED), 2013 S5 6-speed (ED) Previous: 2008 A3, 2001 S4, 2007 335i (ED), 1997 528i (ED), 1995 530i (ED), 1992 325i (ED), 1985 535i (ED), 1984 318i, 1978 530i

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