what's the VIDA software comes with DiCE unit? If it comes with 2014D/2014A, it can be directly installed on windows 7 professional IE8 without setting up Virtual machine.

this is from seller...

yes,though shammy answered. I bought a DiCE unit clone with a VIDA software CD,but the CD is broken, i downloaded VIDA software you provided, this works,but no Win XP,no Win 7 64 bit,only win 7 32...

I had VIDA 2014D worked on Win 7 host virtual machine, no luck. Then I dragged my old Dell laptop running Win 7 32bit, it worked without issue. My friend tried 2013D on win 7 failed either. So I...

2014D VIDA runs default on Win 7 professional, no Win XP and Virtual machine. Update your VIDA and load it on win 7 directly

soon into the job I realised that the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) was going to be an issue. After research on the forums I soon realised that you needed a computer to retract the EBP motors to push...

To check the code is related to OBD or not. You need a Volvo specific VIDA kit, plug it into diagnostic socket, it will give the code and exactly code explanations/repair directions

properly the OS issue. Old VIDA 2012- must be installed on Win XP, and newer version 2013 or 2014 VIDA need to be installed on Win 7, here is an video instruction ...

what's your VIDA version? Thx, I have upgraded VIDA to 2014D verison, not more Win XP stuff and VMware, load well on Win 7

here is the VIDA workshop manual provided for whose who need setup instruction
http://workshopsupportguide.volvocars.biz/media/4081/DiCE_135EN06.pdf

another Yutobe video guide ...

i had updated VIDA to 2014D version which requires the system to be Win 7 only, so i have no VMware issue. I have a question, is VIDA run faster on VMware?

the pdf links are not available.
will modify the manual

pdf :
http://www.obdii365.com/upload/pro/201607/volvo_vida_dice_manual.pdf[1].pdf

video here:...

Yape, if you get the current version. When new versions come out, you just download the SW and installed it on laptop, that's it.
there are two rather reputable dealers, uobd2.net and obdii365...

165.00 for a used one is still a little pricey. Get a brand new one like this $85, work good on win 7 professional OS, do not need to install on older system.

It was developed by Autophix Tech. $89, work nice on 02 xc70, but not that good on newer vehicle models. So i got dice as well. Similar price. If interested, pm me

So, let's make easy, if you want to scan old car, go and get ES630. But Dice is the ultimate choice for volvo. BTW, how much did you pay your dice pro?

There is ES610 Volvo-specific (older OBD1 system and new OBD2, EOBD) scanner on the aftermarket, price cheaper than vida dice.

I have a ES610 scanner which is specialized for Volvo. The very good of this scanner is that it is compatible with both OBD1 and OBD2 complaint(work old and new volvo)