T4 Advice and help

rover64 · 13th December 2015, 21:32

Hi Everyone,

I am a new member to the 75 site but not Rover.

I have just recently had the good fortune of getting hold of a full T4 with cables with a Dell laptop that is running the T4 software but the software appears corrupted or has files missing. The laptop is running XP and appears all ok it is the T4 software where the problem is. I think it is v5.6

Any advice or help would be gratefully received. Dont worry all you T4 traders as this is just for personal use.

many thanks

murphyv310 · 14th December 2015, 06:18

If you have the discs and an XP try reinstalling it all. T4 seems perfectly happy with service pack 2, don't add virus protection as there is no need to connect to the net. One other thing what other discs you have? 06v being the latest, you do need 01 & 03 to install upgrades.
Marinabrian can help you if you pm him.
PS welcome aboard

rover64 · 14th December 2015, 08:00

Thanks for the reply Trevor.

The laptop is running xp but the T4 software discs I have are 3.11 install upgrade 1,2,3 and millennium ready. Although I think the Rds software is v5.06 but not 100% sure on that.
Is it the upgrade discs that will move the version number on or is it a new install disc?

Obviously trying to install something that is wad designed for the original textbook will look for win95 or less and older bios.

I am tempted to completely wipe the laptop and start a fresh as I also have windows 98,xp, and 7 installation discs but don't know whether the Rds software will need any codes to activate it or passwords etc.

marinabrian · 14th December 2015, 08:17

RDS3.11 is for TestBook 1, the software you need to install is RDS5.06

As Trevor says, a clean install of XP, CD drive exrension set to Z: followed by RDS5.06, then LANGMAP updates 1 and 2 before running DST0006V are required

Brian

myfirstrover · 14th December 2015, 10:46

The T4 is the easy bit , using it is something else !

rover64 · 14th December 2015, 16:25

Thanks for the reply Brian.

Would you know where I could obtain a copy of the discs you have mentioned please as I have some time over christmas to have a go at getting this going. Can these discs be copied successfully or not? do you need a registration number?

marinabrian · 14th December 2015, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by rover64

Thanks for the reply Brian.

Would you know where I could obtain a copy of the discs you have mentioned please as I have some time over christmas to have a go at getting this going. Can these discs be copied successfully or not? do you need a registration number?

I have to ask one question, what makes you think your current copy of RDS is corrupt?

If you are checking RDS file integrity within the configuration section of T4, it will report approximately 131 file discrepancies.

While discs can be copied, I rather think you'd be better off approaching Omitec Instrumentation in Devizes as they will be able to provide originals, at a reasonable price.

I will not be drawn into the rights and wrongs, however let's just say I do not condone piracy

There was a seller on eBay peddling counterfeit T4 and RAVE discs, along with other software, however that's another story entirely

Brian

murphyv310 · 14th December 2015, 17:26

Hi.
May I ask a silly question Rover64. Your profile says you don't have a 75 and your only using the testbook for personal use, so what are you going to test it on?

A19_Graham · 14th December 2015, 17:49

Well Spotted Hercule Poirot

rich17865 · 14th December 2015, 18:06

Rover64? Sure that sounds familiar.

13th December 2015, 21:32	#1
rover64 Newbie none Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ross-on-Wye Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	T4 Advice and help Hi Everyone, I am a new member to the 75 site but not Rover. I have just recently had the good fortune of getting hold of a full T4 with cables with a Dell laptop that is running the T4 software but the software appears corrupted or has files missing. The laptop is running XP and appears all ok it is the T4 software where the problem is. I think it is v5.6 Any advice or help would be gratefully received. Dont worry all you T4 traders as this is just for personal use. many thanks

14th December 2015, 06:18	#2
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	If you have the discs and an XP try reinstalling it all. T4 seems perfectly happy with service pack 2, don't add virus protection as there is no need to connect to the net. One other thing what other discs you have? 06v being the latest, you do need 01 & 03 to install upgrades. Marinabrian can help you if you pm him. PS welcome aboard __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

14th December 2015, 17:26	#8
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. May I ask a silly question Rover64. Your profile says you don't have a 75 and your only using the testbook for personal use, so what are you going to test it on? __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

14th December 2015, 08:00	#3
rover64 Newbie none Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ross-on-Wye Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the reply Trevor. The laptop is running xp but the T4 software discs I have are 3.11 install upgrade 1,2,3 and millennium ready. Although I think the Rds software is v5.06 but not 100% sure on that. Is it the upgrade discs that will move the version number on or is it a new install disc? Obviously trying to install something that is wad designed for the original textbook will look for win95 or less and older bios. I am tempted to completely wipe the laptop and start a fresh as I also have windows 98,xp, and 7 installation discs but don't know whether the Rds software will need any codes to activate it or passwords etc.

14th December 2015, 08:17	#4
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	RDS3.11 is for TestBook 1, the software you need to install is RDS5.06 As Trevor says, a clean install of XP, CD drive exrension set to Z: followed by RDS5.06, then LANGMAP updates 1 and 2 before running DST0006V are required Brian

14th December 2015, 10:46	#5
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	The T4 is the easy bit , using it is something else !

14th December 2015, 16:25	#6
rover64 Newbie none Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ross-on-Wye Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the reply Brian. Would you know where I could obtain a copy of the discs you have mentioned please as I have some time over christmas to have a go at getting this going. Can these discs be copied successfully or not? do you need a registration number?

14th December 2015, 17:49	#9
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	Well Spotted Hercule Poirot

14th December 2015, 18:06	#10
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Rover64? Sure that sounds familiar.