The document provides 12 steps to install VCDS 12.12 software on a Windows PC: 1) connect the VAG COM device and select "Install from a list" when prompted; 2) select the VCDS driver file and click OK; 3) click next and accept warnings about the uncertified driver; 4) insert the VCDS CD and select the USB port in options to complete installation.

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How to install VCDS 12.12 software?
Step 1. Connect VAG COM 12.12 to your PC and a Found New Hardware Wizard window should
pop up:
Step 2. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next.
Step 3. You will get a dialog as shown below:

2. Step 4. Select "Search for the best driver in these locations", click "Include this location in the
search", select the VCDS file under C: Ross-Tech and Click “OK”.
Step 5. Click “Next” in the following window.

3. Step 6. If it is a clone version, you will get a Windows message saying "This equipment will not
be installed. Contact your system administrator ", then you must do the following
1. Log on to Windows with administrator rights.
2. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Driver Signing
3. Select Prevent and select "Prompt me each time to choose an action."
4. Then repeat the driver installation.
Step 7. You will get a diaglog box warns you that we did not pay Microsoft a pound of flesh to
certify the driver. Click “Continue Anyway”.
Step 8. Click “Finish” to complete the found new hardware wizard.

4. Step 9. Insert VCDS CD.
Step 10. Click Options.
Step 11. Select USB In the "Select COM Port" box and then click “Test”. Then you will get a Port
Test as shown below.
Step 12. Click “OK” and then “Save”. Now your VCDS 12.12 is successfully installed.