| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Runs on modern Mac/PC/Linux | Slight performance overhead | | Snapshot before risky updates | USB passthrough can be flaky | | No driver conflicts with host OS | Requires legal software copy | | Easily transferable to another PC | Learning curve for hypervisor |
: Set the RAM to at least 4GB and give it 2-4 CPU cores if possible to prevent lagging.
Yes, if you obtain the quarterly update DVDs (WIS 2023 Q4, etc.). Mount the ISO inside the VM, run the Setup.exe , and follow the prompts. Take a snapshot before updating.
WIS alone does not perform live diagnostics. For live data, you need a separate XENTRY VM. However, many bundled "Mercedes WIS VMs" also include DAS/XENTRY 12.2022.
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| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Runs on modern Mac/PC/Linux | Slight performance overhead | | Snapshot before risky updates | USB passthrough can be flaky | | No driver conflicts with host OS | Requires legal software copy | | Easily transferable to another PC | Learning curve for hypervisor |
: Set the RAM to at least 4GB and give it 2-4 CPU cores if possible to prevent lagging.
Yes, if you obtain the quarterly update DVDs (WIS 2023 Q4, etc.). Mount the ISO inside the VM, run the Setup.exe , and follow the prompts. Take a snapshot before updating.
WIS alone does not perform live diagnostics. For live data, you need a separate XENTRY VM. However, many bundled "Mercedes WIS VMs" also include DAS/XENTRY 12.2022.