Depends on how much time you have on your hands. Windows 7 has a 30 day grace period for activation and that can be reset for a total of 120 days. So worst case, you reinstall into a new VM every 120 days.

 

I just remembered that I have an XP license tucked away. I guess if Win8 gives me trouble, I can load it in VMware or VirtualBox.

 

If y'all really want to use Windows 7, as mentioned, you can get a free evaluation copy. And Windows 8 already has Hyper-V, so you can run it in that.

Or if you've just gotta have XP, Windows 7 (non-home edition) has a free XP mode in Windows Virtual PC.

 

Run in compatibility mode as admin.

Works fine in Win7 and Win8 on macbookPro.

 

OP here.
Got in touch with SCT and they had to remote load the file on the laptop.
Apparently it is affecting the windows 8.1 users (updated version) the most. David, the tech guy, said that was the only way for it to load was manual install from them.


Unless of course you go to an older version of windows.
But, still kind of a hassle just to get drivers loaded.


Finally, now I can try my Steeda tune!!!

 

Nice. Im sure your going to like it. I have good experience with my tune.

 

I went to install and had an additional pop up asking to change parameters. That's cool that steeda lets you adjust to reflect tire size and gears..

 

Yes. It probably saves them time for having to retune for just a tire/rim change. Brilliant.
How does it compare to your previous tune?
I gave Bama another chance to make it right and the latest tune has power, but only up top rpm.
My Steeda tune has that bang throughout the whole peddle, not just up top. Plus the part throttle response makes it a great DD.
Gus was great and asked me how I wanted the part throttle response and made sure my 1-2 shift wasn't too hard as I asked to make my shifts in the higher gears firmer.
I have not had a chance to compare them at the track yet due to a busy season at work.
My butt knows.
Edit: Apologies for off topic - you can pm me

 

It feels more aggressive that my bama tune. I do, however, need to speak with TJ. For some reason the car will rock or shake at idle. Almost like it has that cam idle tune. No sure if this is something to do with the tune itself or if that cam tune was added to it.

 

Hi all - SCT DRIVERS HERE


had same issue - realise this thread is a few months old but registered to add a solution in case can help someone out


http://www.5startuning.com/wp-conten...ers-How-to.pdf


Important part is section 3 with links to software folder of sctflash.com website:


http://www.sctflash.com/software/x64_driver_files.zip
http://www.sctflash.com/software/x86_driver_files.zip

 

I kills me how guys will waste hours of time and frustrate the hell out of themselves when a simple call to SCT had my tuner/Windows 8.1 sorted out in a matter of minutes. Just call SCT support....it's free!!!