I recently purchased a Mongoose JLR but it came with v138 software. Unfortunately the v138 starts at MY 2005 and is of no use to me.


I need something that will work with my 2004 XJR, and I am told that the earlier version(s) should work.


So, if you are interested in trading?

 

If you'd like to i can give you a link to a v.135 or i can upload (but these files are HUGE) a v.134 (it works fine with mine 2004 XJR, and, with a little tricks, it works even with 1997-later XK/XJ)

 

If you'd like to PM the link, that would be fine.


If v135 will do the trick, that's all I need.

 

If somebody could PM me the link to IDS v130 or v131 prior to path 04 (the one that works offline) I would really appreciate it. I need somethign that will work with 1995 X300 XJ6 (US market, left hand drive).

 

I think I found my problem with the SDD software. It does not appear compatible with 64-bit operating systems. Doesn't seem to care what 32-bit platform (Win XP or 7), but definitely not 64-bit friendly.


Once that has been resolved, not the challenge is to work through all the menus and figure out what it is telling me.


Thanks to al those who tried to help.

 

All the installation instructions I've read for the SDD application state it should be run on Windows XP Pro 32-bit with Service Pack 3 installed and internet connection disabled.

I have a dedicated XP Pro laptop for SDD but also installed v1.34 in a Virtual Machine on my Windows 8.1 64.bit laptop just to see if it would work. It does but rather slowly.

Graham

 

It seems to me that issues with IDS are a recurring theme and are often rooted in incorrect setup (Wrong OS version, wrong service pack level, etc). Virtualization software (VmWare or VitrualBox) is a tool that can overcome these issues.

I am very familiar with building VMs. If someone gives me the IDS software I will gladly build the VMs. In the VmWare world there is a tool that will grab all software from an existing "bare metal" installation and make it into a VM for future use. This allows you to retire old computers but keep the software that was installed on them running on new ones.

It looks like different versions of IDS have their merits and there may be a reason to keep multiple versions around. VM makes it easy, you can just bring the right one. If the VM is tuned and configured correctly, it should not be significantly slower than a "bare metal" installation, provided no other heavy software is running on the same computer.

 

A little update about SDD.
Newer versions (at least 134-up) have problems with launching an old legacy tools (IDS) for a pre-2004 vehicles.
I've downgraded to v.128, with offline activation, now legacy tools works fine (i've tested it on a 2001 XJ8 and 2002.5 S-type, the cable is mongoose clone).
If anyone wants this version and login/pass - PM me.

 

Hi can you please send me the link for version 135

Thanks

 

If things don't work try setting the date back.
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Hi,

Where can I download the software ?? please let me know

 

Several posts in this thread talk about where to get SDD software. I have version SDD-V130. Have you contacted MoscowLeaper?

I would be glad to give it to anyone but the folder is giant at 13.5GB. This also includes some other things to explain the install. So it probably needs to have the files hosted somewhere for download.
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yes I did ask him waiting on reply if you find the links let me know also will try to check where I can host it

Thanks for reply

 

It's quite cheap to buy versions known to work. Why not just do that?

 

Can you please send me some links if you know of any

Thanks

 

There are threads and links all over this site and the net. google is a great tool, too. Stop being lazy!

 

Hi there, I just read your post below and am PM'ing you for v 128 and the login/pass please.

Many thanks

 

Is there any benefit going to SDD138? I have an 06 STR and use 131.03 and it seems fine.

will 138 do anything different?