# Setup Instructions for Xentry Diagnostic Software

Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for recent software versions.

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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/

### Workshop-Focused Platform

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– WIS/ASRA integration

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054

– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Installation Needs

### Essential Components

| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |

| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Third-Party Solutions

– **ASCOM**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Generate activation request

4. Upload StartKey

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## Troubleshooting

### Connection Failures

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: