The V........... Word

[gatos]

Would it be ok to post a guide here with instructions to install VADIS, or not? I am aware that it is a sensitive topic for some people here and that is why I am asking.

Who do I need to ask?

[sebaveh]

Vadis is obsolete anyway, current replacement is Vida. So I don't think there should be (hope not) any legal conflicts with it. (?)

[gatos]

I know but still........... I don't want to do something that some may consider to be wrong and strictly speaking it is still copyrighted material. I agree with you and I hope it is fine to post it. I just don't want to get a warning or even worse getting kicked from the forum for trying to be helpful

[uphold]

sorry for my ignorance but what is vardis??

[motormadfrosty]

Originally Posted by gatos

Would it be ok to post a guide here with instructions to install VADIS, or not? I am aware that it is a sensitive topic for some people here and that is why I am asking.

Who do I need to ask?

Surely a pm is fine

[gatos]

Originally Posted by uphold

sorry for my ignorance but what is vardis??

VADIS is the acronym for Volvo Aftersale Diagnostic and Information System. It is the old software Volvo used to use for the maintance of the cars. It was and is used to communicate with your car. The main feature that a lot of us here enjoy, is the fact that it gives detailed guides of how to do everything in your car. A 100 times better Haynes manual in other words. Google "Volvo Vadis" and you will find out more

Originally Posted by motormadfrosty

Surely a pm is fine

Are you asking for a pm?

[motormadfrosty]

Originally Posted by gatos

VADIS is the acronym for Volvo Aftersale Diagnostic and Information System. It is the old software Volvo used to use for the maintance of the cars. It was and is used to communicate with your car. The main feature that a lot of us here enjoy, is the fact that it gives detailed guides of how to do everything in your car. A 100 times better Haynes manual in other words. Google "Volvo Vadis" and you will find out more



Are you asking for a pm?

I was, trying to do it on the Q T, but yes please

[960kg]

Originally Posted by gatos

Would it be ok to post a guide here with instructions to install VADIS, or not? I am aware that it is a sensitive topic for some people here and that is why I am asking.

Who do I need to ask?

.....what i don`t understand is the Vadis program is on two DVD`s not CD as it is too large.....the Workshop being 4.19GB and the Wiring Diagrams 1.2GB how long would that take to download????......also it has problems with WIN7 and depends what IE you have for it to work properly, it is all merely because it is an old program.......

[v_forty]

I've been looking to get hold of a copy of this, to cover a 2002 V40, but having Windows 7 (64bit version) seems to mean I have to buy VIDA, which is 5 times more expensive! - unless anyone knows differently?

[gatos]

Originally Posted by 960kg

.....what i don`t understand is the Vadis program is on two DVD`s not CD as it is too large.....the Workshop being 4.19GB and the Wiring Diagrams 1.2GB how long would that take to download????......also it has problems with WIN7 and depends what IE you have for it to work properly, it is all merely because it is an old program.......

it comes in 1 DVD and it takes a couple of hours max to downoad.

Originally Posted by edcameron

I've been looking to get hold of a copy of this, to cover a 2002 V40, but having Windows 7 (64bit version) seems to mean I have to buy VIDA, which is 5 times more expensive! - unless anyone knows differently?

I am using Linux so Vadis or Vida would simply not work. In my case, I am using Virtualbox http://www.virtualbox.org/ , which is free. With Virtualbox, you can create a virtual environment where you can install Windows XP and then install Vadis in there.

Vida though can be installed in Windows 7 straight forward.