VXDIAG GM No License on Win10 Home System Solution
Problem:
My laptop did not see the VXDIAG VCX NANO GM license in VX Manager. Cannot see gm gds2 driver either. Update firmware and renew license still the same. It is a Windows 10 Home system.
Solution:
VXDIAG software loads bad on Windows Home edition system.
Don't install vx manager and vxdiag software on Windows Home system.
Change another laptop and try again.
GM DPS vs GDS2 Difference
What's the difference between GM GDS2 and DPS software?
DPS:
GM Development programming system, aka DPS, is an in-house software general motors technicians use to develop software for GM motor vehicle electronic modules. DPS functions similarly to the GM SPS client. By itself, DPS can only perform the basic functions of reading the ECU ID information. You must acquire the corresponding calibration files and custom DPS scripts to complete any DPS programming.
You must have a GM compatible OBD diagnostic interface for connecting DPS to your vehicle, such as the VXdiag VCX NANO GM, DrewTech Mongoose pro-GM2, or GM MDI-2 interface. Any diagnostic interface compatible with the GM GDS2 diagnostic software will work fine with DPS. You need access to the GM SPS service to gather calibration files for your GM vehicle electronic modules.
The things you can do with DPS.
- Manually program default or modified calibration files to GM vehicle modules without using the GM SPS service.
- Change the VIN in a used secondhand GM vehicle module using special DPS VIN change files.
- Change the PIN in a used secondhand GM vehicle module using special DPS PIN change files.
- Unlock/remove the theft lock from a used secondhand GM radio module by using special DPS Radio VIN change files.
- Change the mileage in GM vehicles by using my special mileage correction file.
- Reset and program various functions in GM electronic modules using Type4 application files.
GDS2:
- Viewing data in units
- Graphing data
- Performing a quick DTC check
- Initiating a manual regeneration cycle of the DPF
- Programming the injector flow rates when new injectors are installed
Both GDS2 and DPS software can be downloaded free here
VXDIAG GM GDS2 PC Software Installation Error Solution
Some users reported that they got 2023.10 vxdiag vcx nano gm gds2 software installed on Windows 7 laptop, when run gds2, it was not working. Gave the error "PC software installation error (or missing Server)".
2023.10 GDS2 is not compatible with Windows 7 operating system.
It works fine on Windows 10 and 11 system.
Same as DPS 4.52 software, better set it up on Win10 or Win11, otherwise will report same error message.
VXDIAG GM DPS Software User Manual
2023.10 VXDIAG GM GDS2 software comes with bonus DPS (Development Programming Tool) 4.52 software.
The Development Programming System (DPS) application is a 32-bit Windows-based application used for the flash programming of General Motors electronic control units (ECU) and verification of Service Programming. DPS is a development tool intended for the GM engineering community and ECU suppliers. It is designed to interface with SAE J2534-compliant hardware interfaces during the communication process.
If you are looking for a pdf manual on how to use DPS, check here: DPS User Guide.
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VXDIAG GM "GDS2 is Not Communicating with Device" Solution
Problem:
I got the vxdiag vcx nano gm gds2 software installed, open gds2 to diagnose vehicle, it failed to connect.
Error GDS2 is not Communicating with the Device.
And I don't see mdi or vxdiag device option. Any solution?
Install the MDI driver, and there will be an option to select the device.
If use VXDIAG VCX NANO GM, select the device type as MDI or VXDIAG.
If use VXDIAG VCX SE series devices, select device type as MDI2 or VXDIAG.
If there is a VXDIAG device option, select VXDIAG J2534 as your first choice, otherwise choose MDI2 (vcx se) or MDI (vcx nano).
