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Star Diagnostic Xentry problems

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Look for someone familiar with Star system 2014 Xentry. I am having problems with Keygen. I am not sure if I am missing some software? I am willing to compensate for time. Thanks Jeff
 
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I can send a keygen that works with 2014. What is name of keygen you use? I found "Xentry Developer (1).exe" works fine, though I have several others!!

I presume you are installing for C3 multiplexor. I have written full install instructions to do this on "new" XP laptop.

Installing old version of Xentry is very complicated, with many "fixes" and tricks. Do you know them all?

I enclose my notes which I made while installing 2014 version. Maybe they will help you see where you have a problem.
 

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If anyone interested in 2021 xentry, than can be installed on windows 10 laptop, and using a C4 multiplexor, without using a VM, here are some working links and instructions.

All I can say is it worked for me.

They are not my files, but links to the documents I found by weeks of searching!!!!
 

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What was the cable you bought?

Is it a passthrough device?

What car do you use it with?

If it is passthrough, then early cars, like R230 are not 100% compatible with it, as I think they use a K-Line protocol for some diagnostics. I was only able to see a few modules when I tried Xentry passthrough, and had to get a C4 clone and use Xentry X-DOS for full diagnostics.

Later cars, like your E350 used CANBUS diagnostics, which is fully compatible with passthrough devices, like VAS5054.
 
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Here is the cable:


I have a 2019 version of Xentry from eBay ($15) and an ASUS laptop from Best Buy ($200). It works on my 2009 C300 and my 2011 E350.
 
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Here is the cable:


I have a 2019 version of Xentry from eBay ($15) and an ASUS laptop from Best Buy ($200). It works on my 2009 C300 and my 2011 E350.
Was Century X-DOS or Pass through version?
 
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I thought it would be.

My SL500 does not support Passthrough diagnostics.

I had a passthrough system set up for my SLK350, but it doesn't work on my SL, so had to get a C4 multiplexor and install Xentry X-DOS.

I think most Mercedes from about 2010 support Passthrough diagnostics, before this some do and some don't.