The latest Ross-Tech releases are VCDS 805.1 and VCDS 812.0 Beta

***DGW*** · 04-04-2007, 20:17

As the title says. This sticky will be updated whenever later releases of VCDS and/or VCDS Beta are announced.

Ross-Tech: VCDS: Downloads: Current Release and Manual

Ross-Tech: VAG-COM: Current Beta

**VRStu** · 05-04-2007, 23:22

Release 704 posted 5 April 2007

Fully compatible with Windows Vista
New Service Reminder function
Support for Guided Readiness Scripts.
Optical Bus Diagnosis
Automatic Updates
Battery Coding Assistant
Ability to save and retrieve Advanced Measuring Block configurations
Enhanced compatibility with latest model cars.
New universal Installer with USB driver pre-installation.
For more details, see our Beta 702 page.

***DGW*** · 10-03-2008, 15:49

VCDS (formerly VAG-COM) Beta 803.1 has just been released.

Ross-Tech: VAG-COM: Beta 803

**VRStu** · 10-03-2008, 16:00

Nice work Denis - Thanks.

Looks like some interesting updates.

***DGW*** · 18-03-2008, 08:48

..and VCDS Beta 803.3 released 17 March 2008.

**VRStu** · 18-03-2008, 09:12

The auto update still doesn't seem to work for me under Vista - Anyone else got issues?

Uwe@Ross-Tech · 19-03-2008, 01:21

Auto-Update works fine on my home machine which runs Vista Business (32-bit), but we did find a machine at the office this evening on which it doesn't work, so we'll be trying to figure out why.

Work-arounds: If it leaves a file called VCUPG.EXE in the folder where you've got the software installed, you can just run that. If that doesn't work, head for the Beta Page and download and install manually.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

-Uwe-

**VRStu** · 19-03-2008, 09:05

Uwe

I've spoken with Sebastian about this before actually. With VAG-COM it did used to leave the VCUPG file and I used that no problem. Since the latest couple of Beta's with the rebrand I don't get to see the VCUPG file anymore.

splinter · 19-03-2008, 09:33

auto update didn't work for me either (Vista Home Basic)
used manual update.
no problem now

Uwe@Ross-Tech · 20-03-2008, 00:23

OK, we've figured out that the problem is User Account Control. Automatic Updates work on systems with UAC off, but fail on system with it turned on.

Although I run my home system with that nagging b*tch turned off, I would not recommend this to everyone, so we are looking for a solution.

Please be aware that even if we find a solution tomorrow, it may take an additional update cycle for it to become effective. In other words the next update may not work automatically even if we've found a fix, because the code on your PC which is actually performing the update doesn't have the fix yet.

-Uwe-

Hedge · 20-03-2008, 00:50

Hi Uwe, I have UAC turned on on my laptop and I still got prompted to update this evening after a reboot.
This is with 803 and Vista Home Premium.

Not sure if that helps or not.

**VRStu** · 20-03-2008, 08:13

I was still getting prompts but when you check the version it has downloaded the file but not actioned it.

Hedge · 20-03-2008, 10:47

Ah. Looking at it now that is what appears to have happened for me.
I'm assuming it would have overwritten the directories for logs and scaling with the new install but they still contain my data.

**VRStu** · 20-03-2008, 15:05

As Ewe says above if you have the upgrade file in the directory then run that and it will upgrade.

Uwe@Ross-Tech · 20-03-2008, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

As Ewe says above

Baaahhh!

This is a Ewe:

My name starts with a 'U'.

-Uwe-

Uwe@Ross-Tech · 20-03-2008, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I was still getting prompts but when you check the version it has downloaded the file but not actioned it.

Right, that's be behaviour we have seen here.

We think we've found a solution, but have some more testing to do.

-Uwe-

**VRStu** · 20-03-2008, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uwe@Ross-Tech

Baaahhh!

This is a Ewe:

My name starts with a 'U'.

-Uwe-

Sorry - That'll teach me to write in a hurry.

**roo** · 14-04-2008, 06:31

latest VCDS is now 803.4

**VRStu** · 14-04-2008, 16:17

Mine failed to install after the update again - Anyone else?

Theresias · 14-04-2008, 16:19

Mind elaborating "failed to install"?

**VRStu** · 14-04-2008, 16:26

Yes sorry Sebastian -

It's been discussed before and I believe Uwe had an idea of the cause but under Vista in some circumstances the update doesn't initialise and install following download so you have to manually run it from th Ross-Tech folder.

Theresias · 14-04-2008, 16:31

Ah, you mean 803.3 found it but didn't start the installation? That has been fixed in 803.4 but since the "existing" version is starting the update from 803.3 to 803.4 the problem is still there. As of 803.4 updating to future versions should work.

**VRStu** · 14-04-2008, 16:33

Good news - Look forward to it then.

***DGW*** · 14-04-2008, 19:44

My laptop running XP Pro SP2 was offered an update to 803.4 at the same time that XP decided to update then reboot. After the reboot there was no further prompt to update to 803.4 so I launched 803.3 and tried via the Options button and check for releases and beta updates. The server reports no update is available at this time. Do I need to download 803.4 from Ross-Tech or will an update be offered tomorrow, ie is the check for version carried out once a day on first switching on?

04-04-2007, 20:17	#1
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,394 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 67 Thanked 223 Times in 168 Posts	The latest Ross-Tech releases are VCDS 805.1 and VCDS 812.0 Beta As the title says. This sticky will be updated whenever later releases of VCDS and/or VCDS Beta are announced. Ross-Tech: VCDS: Downloads: Current Release and Manual Ross-Tech: VAG-COM: Current Beta __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.12mpg... Last edited by DGW; 29-12-2008 at 22:14. Reason: 812.0 Beta released.

05-04-2007, 23:22	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Beta release is 702.7 - 31 March 2007 Release 704 posted 5 April 2007 Fully compatible with Windows Vista New Service Reminder function Support for Guided Readiness Scripts. Optical Bus Diagnosis Automatic Updates Battery Coding Assistant Ability to save and retrieve Advanced Measuring Block configurations Enhanced compatibility with latest model cars. New universal Installer with USB driver pre-installation. For more details, see our Beta 702 page. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio Last edited by VRStu; 10-04-2007 at 08:00.

10-03-2008, 15:49	#3
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,394 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 67 Thanked 223 Times in 168 Posts	VCDS (formerly VAG-COM) Beta 803.00 released VCDS (formerly VAG-COM) Beta 803.1 has just been released. Ross-Tech: VAG-COM: Beta 803 __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.12mpg... Last edited by DGW; 10-03-2008 at 20:58.

10-03-2008, 16:00	#4
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 711.0 Nice work Denis - Thanks. Looks like some interesting updates. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

18-03-2008, 08:48	#5
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,394 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 67 Thanked 223 Times in 168 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 ..and VCDS Beta 803.3 released 17 March 2008. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.12mpg...

18-03-2008, 09:12	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 The auto update still doesn't seem to work for me under Vista - Anyone else got issues? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

19-03-2008, 01:21	#7
Uwe@Ross-Tech Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 114 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Auto-Update works fine on my home machine which runs Vista Business (32-bit), but we did find a machine at the office this evening on which it doesn't work, so we'll be trying to figure out why. Work-arounds: If it leaves a file called VCUPG.EXE in the folder where you've got the software installed, you can just run that. If that doesn't work, head for the Beta Page and download and install manually. Sorry for the inconvenience. -Uwe-

19-03-2008, 09:05	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Uwe I've spoken with Sebastian about this before actually. With VAG-COM it did used to leave the VCUPG file and I used that no problem. Since the latest couple of Beta's with the rebrand I don't get to see the VCUPG file anymore. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

19-03-2008, 09:33	#9
splinter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 34 Members Car: L&K DSG HATCH OIL BURNER Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 auto update didn't work for me either (Vista Home Basic) used manual update. no problem now

20-03-2008, 00:23	#10
Uwe@Ross-Tech Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 114 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 OK, we've figured out that the problem is User Account Control. Automatic Updates work on systems with UAC off, but fail on system with it turned on. Although I run my home system with that nagging b*tch turned off, I would not recommend this to everyone, so we are looking for a solution. Please be aware that even if we find a solution tomorrow, it may take an additional update cycle for it to become effective. In other words the next update may not work automatically even if we've found a fix, because the code on your PC which is actually performing the update doesn't have the fix yet. -Uwe-

20-03-2008, 00:50	#11
Hedge Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,110 Members Car: K04 equipped ;) Images: 2 Thanks: 48 Thanked 85 Times in 82 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Hi Uwe, I have UAC turned on on my laptop and I still got prompted to update this evening after a reboot. This is with 803 and Vista Home Premium. Not sure if that helps or not.

20-03-2008, 08:13	#12
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 I was still getting prompts but when you check the version it has downloaded the file but not actioned it. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

20-03-2008, 10:47	#13
Hedge Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,110 Members Car: K04 equipped ;) Images: 2 Thanks: 48 Thanked 85 Times in 82 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Ah. Looking at it now that is what appears to have happened for me. I'm assuming it would have overwritten the directories for logs and scaling with the new install but they still contain my data.

20-03-2008, 15:05	#14
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 As Ewe says above if you have the upgrade file in the directory then run that and it will upgrade. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-04-2008, 16:17	#19
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Mine failed to install after the update again - Anyone else? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-04-2008, 16:19	#20
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 430 Members Car: MY 2007 Thanks: 1 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Mind elaborating "failed to install"? __________________ Sebastian

14-04-2008, 16:26	#21
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.3 Yes sorry Sebastian - It's been discussed before and I believe Uwe had an idea of the cause but under Vista in some circumstances the update doesn't initialise and install following download so you have to manually run it from th Ross-Tech folder. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-04-2008, 16:31	#22
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 430 Members Car: MY 2007 Thanks: 1 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.4 Ah, you mean 803.3 found it but didn't start the installation? That has been fixed in 803.4 but since the "existing" version is starting the update from 803.3 to 803.4 the problem is still there. As of 803.4 updating to future versions should work. __________________ Sebastian

14-04-2008, 16:33	#23
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.4 Good news - Look forward to it then. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-04-2008, 19:44	#24
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,394 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 67 Thanked 223 Times in 168 Posts	Re: The latest Ross-Tech releases are VAG-COM 704.1 and VCDS Beta 803.4 My laptop running XP Pro SP2 was offered an update to 803.4 at the same time that XP decided to update then reboot. After the reboot there was no further prompt to update to 803.4 so I launched 803.3 and tried via the Options button and check for releases and beta updates. The server reports no update is available at this time. Do I need to download 803.4 from Ross-Tech or will an update be offered tomorrow, ie is the check for version carried out once a day on first switching on? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.12mpg...