# Installation Manual for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for current diagnostic packages.

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

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Capabilities**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Limitations**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |

| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

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

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## Download Sources

### Official Channels

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Access Points:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [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. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Generate activation request

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: