# Installation Manual for Xentry Diagnostic Software

Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.

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

### Workshop-Focused Platform

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– Limited module access

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## System Requirements

### Mandatory Specifications

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

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| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |

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

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Download Links:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Third-Party Solutions

– **ASCOM**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### Openshell XDOS Workflow

1. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### Certificate Errors

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: