System requirements

Workshop Toolbox and Tech Tool are compatible on the same machine. To achieve optimal performance, more storage space and a faster processor are recommended.

Tech Tool networking requirements

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Workshop Toolbox system requirements

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Tech Tool does NOT Support…

  • Windows 8.1, 8, 7 or XP
  • Windows Home Edition, Business, Work Station, Virtual Machine or LTSC versions (best-effort support provided)

With Windows 8.1, 8 & 7, the installation of version 2.8.130 and newer will fail. No upgrade or update via client update will work beyond 2.8.121 version.

Hardware requirements

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Minimum requirements to install and use Tech Tool

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Software requirements

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Operating system

Windows 11 Professional 64-bit - version 21H1 or newer

For additional Workshop Toolbox system and network requirements CLICK HERE.

Processor

1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 4 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit Intel or AMD processor

RAM

8 gigabytes (GB) of free memory

Storage

32 GB of free space

System firmware

UEFI, Secure Boot capable

TPM

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Graphics card

Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver

Display

High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally

Ports

Minimum: 2 USB-A if using VOCOM II or Vocom Mini (with Wi-Fi dongle)

Recommended: 3

    

Computer/Processor Operating System

Intel® Core i5 or equivalent Windows 11 or 10 Professional or Enterprise 64-bit

Note: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is not supported

Memory (RAM)

8 GB, more memory improves performance

Hard Disk

160 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) of free hard disk space

USB Port

2.0/ 3.0 USB Port

Display

XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher resolution monitor with 32-bit color settings

Input Device

Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device

Network Adapter

Network using 100 Mbps or higher speed network adapter and/or WLAN

Vehicle Communication

Approved USB or wireless communication interface.

Miscellaneous

A battery-pack that may provide 500 mA via USB

    

Computer/Processor Operating System

Intel® Core i5 or equivalent Windows 11 or 10 Professional or Enterprise 64-bit

Note: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is not supported

Memory (RAM)

3GB on 32-bit Windows

4 GB on 64-bit, more memory improves performance

Hard Disk

120 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) of free hard disk space

USB Port

2.0/ 3.0 USB Port

Display

XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher resolution monitor with 32-bit color settings

Input Device

Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device

Network Adapter

Network using 100 Mbps or higher speed network adapter and/or WLAN

Vehicle Communication

Approved USB or wireless communication interface.

Miscellaneous

A battery-pack that may provide 500 mA via USB

    

Operating System
Windows 11 Professional or Enterprise (either 32-bit or 64-bit) or Windows 10 Professional
For security reasons operating system service pack is required, the OS is updated through enabled Windows update function.
Operating System Settings
TCP/IP protocol installed
Windows update enabled
Windows firewall enabled
Antivirus enabled
The settings or software are normally enabled on a preinstalled computer. Note: If other firewalls than Windows firewall is used, Tech Tool and the Java version installed by Tech Tool should be added as exceptions for the firewall.
Network Settings
TCP-port 2010 open (http traffic)
TCP-port 80 open (http traffic)
TCP-port 443 open (https traffic)
TCP-port 8891 open (http traffic)
*.volvo.com
http://www.msftncsi.com/ncsi.txt
*.msappproxy.net
System Components
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or later
Windows Installer 3.1
Tech Tool used MS Internet Explorer.
For configuration service, to be able to update latest patches the supporting software.
Web Services
Windows .NET Framework 4.8
Required for Tech Tool and Client Update/FIDO
Database
SQL Server Compact Edition 3.5 for Tech Tool version 2.8.175 or below.
For access to the databases. Note: SP3 For new users
Antivirus Software
Antivirus software approved by Microsoft
For security reasons Microsoft approved Antivirus software is required with the latest virus definition file. The recommendation is to use Symantec antivirus (with latest definition file) which is also required when running on VCN.

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License Agreement | 2016 On Board Diagnostics (OBD) Changes

ECU Emissions Programming Offering

The ECU programming for OBD2013 and newer emissions vehicles will include programming for the Engine ECM, Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM), Transmission ECU (TECU) and Vehicle ECU. We are required to provide access to program certain emissions related ECU’s under the Service Information Requirement law, step 2013. Both the EPA and CARB require this. The following EPA software reprogramming requirement is described on page 8418 EPA OBD & SIR: 40 CFR Part 86.010-38.