Mercedes Xentry remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **ASCOM**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [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. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
