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: After installation, connect your interface to the PC (no car needed for HEX-V2/NET) and use the VCIConfig utility to ensure your hardware firmware matches the software version.

If you have landed on this page, you are likely a Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, or Skoda owner looking to save money on dealership scans. You typed into a search engine, hoping to find a free or cheap copy of the industry-standard VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) software.

False positives are common with VCDS because it installs low-level USB drivers and accesses system memory to communicate with vehicle ECUs. As long as you verified the digital signature (Part 3), you are safe. Add the VCDS folder to your AV exclusion list.

Before providing the link, it is crucial to understand what "verified" means in this context.