Do not plug the scanner in yet! We need to install the software first.
Pro Tip: If the installer crashes, try running it in "Windows 7 Compatibility Mode." Right-click the installer > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7. bmw scanner 14 windows 11
Restarting every time to disable driver enforcement is tedious. For a dedicated diagnostic laptop, you can permanently disable the blockers: Do not plug the scanner in yet
Reboot. Now the unsigned driver will load every time. Pro Tip: If the installer crashes, try running
Note: This reduces your system security slightly. Do this only on a laptop dedicated to car diagnostics, not your primary work or banking machine.
BMW Scanner 1.4 is built on two obsolete technologies:
On Windows 11, you will likely face two infamous errors: