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10th December 2013, 04:31 AM
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Bentley repair manuals and windows 8.
As I have just acquired VCDS I thought I should get Bentley as well. Unfortunately, after downloading everything they then told me I couldn't run it on Windows 8. This is a bugger to say the least. I understand the problem lies with the eBahn reader. Getting a CD-ROM won't solve the problem as you still need the eBahn reader. Has anyone else had this problem and have you managed to get it to work with Windows 8?
There is no mention of this on the Bentley website. Their system requirements do not mention Windows 8 so I assumed that I could use it. Anyway, they have refunded my money. I have since asked when it will be useable with windows 8 but I'm still waiting for an answer. For the time being anyone wishing to buy Bentley for use on Windows 8 - just don't. Cheers Steve 
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10th December 2013, 07:24 AM
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Strange, I haven't tried it as mine is already running under W7.
Did they give any explanation?
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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10th December 2013, 07:26 AM
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Does windows 8 include a virtual machine like windows 7 does? I can install any OS (xp pro comes with win7 pro so you don't need a licence) and can then 'publish' the vm app so it opens like any other programme
If Microsoft don't provide one there's alternative vm software you can buy
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===SOLD===2002 Audi S8 D2 Final Edition (yes, really) in Avus Silver with purple extended leather===SOLD=== 2011 S5 Sportback in Phantom Black with black Super Sports leather, 9x20s, tech pack high, adaptive xenon plus, intelligent key, memory seats pack, sunroof, B&O, Audi Drive Select & quattro Sports Diff, DAB, parking system plus 2015 VW Golf GTI Performance Pack in Carbon Grey with black Vienna leather, tech pack (Discovery Pro nav & Dynaudio), DCC, factory towbar and retrofit RVC
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10th December 2013, 08:03 AM
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Sorry to go slightly off topic but are you downloading the d3 manual, I tried to order the cd but they cancelled the order saying it was out of stock.
If i could download one I would probably do that Back on topic I would be surprised if the was not a virtual machine in win 8 to run older versions of programs. I run etka on win xp mode in win 7
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11th December 2013, 04:31 AM
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They gave no reason other than it cannot be used with windows 8. This surprises me as this operating system has been on the market for about a year now and it would appear they have done nothing so far to get things to work with it. They need to do something as they will be losing business everyday until they do.
I still haven't had a reply as to when they hope to get things working but it needs to be soon. It was definitely the D2 software I was downloading. I initially ordered the CD but my order was cancelled as well so the went for the download. For the time being I'll check out Windows 8 more thoroughly and see what I can do but not being particularly ofay with these computer thingies this may take some time.
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11th December 2013, 10:15 AM
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold!  2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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