I saw a few threads recently where users were struggling to get the older software running smoothly on Windows 10 . Since the 2017 releases are arguably the most stable for the older CDP+ and VCI clones before the security dongles became mandatory in newer versions, I wanted to share a working method.
The community's official stance is that it only works on Windows 7, 8, and 10 . While some users have reported success on Windows 11 using the RunAsDate trick, it's not officially supported and may introduce random errors. delphiautocom cdp 2017r3 on win10 mhh auto page 1 work
Error message regarding missing cdp.dll . I saw a few threads recently where users
Corrupted or missing DLLs often trigger this error. First, run SFC /SCANNOW and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to check your Windows system files. If the issue persists, place a clean copy of the missing .dll into the program's root folder. Ensure the file is not being quarantined by Windows Defender. While some users have reported success on Windows
Ensure you have installed the version of 2017R3. The final rev.3 specifically fixed ISS for all cars and trucks. Also verify your database files (usually in C:\ProgramData\Delphi ) are intact and not replaced by older versions.