# Setup Instructions for Xentry Diagnostic Software

Mercedes Xentry remains the official analysis system for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.

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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles

– **Key Features**:

– Full ECU programming

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0

– Supported Models: post-2015 models

– **Limitations**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

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

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Download Links:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

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

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Generate activation request

4. Apply license file

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## Troubleshooting

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: