on MacOS (IT geek's perspective)
Is there any way to run this utility on Mac after Mojave or Catalina update? I've tried the gatekeeper workaround and removing the quarantine file attributes, still no go... I'm left guessing it’s because Mac and Java have stopped cooperating? Trying to run the script just results in a dialogue window that says HexNetConfig cannot be opened. No other info is given.
The good news is "Yes" you can run on a MAC then there is always that "but" that comes along, so here it is.... You have to run a Virtual Box Windows X VM on your MAC and then you will need to install some additional Virtual Box USB support (also know as the USB Extension Pack). You'll want to use Virtual Box vs VMware as there are some issues with USB support with VMware Work station.
"Simplified Version"
1) Download Virtual Box.
2) Install Virtual Box on your MAC.
3) Download the Virtual Box Extension Pack.
4) Install the Install Extension Pack.
5) Download Windows X (X = Whatever version of Windows Desktop you want) ISO from MicroSoft
6) Create a Windows X VM and choose the default settings. Example - Windows 10 will ask for an install key but you can choose to complete the install with out the key then the install will warn you that you will have limited functionality (No worries).
7) Once the OS install is complete (The screen resolution is going to be super small) then configure the screen resolution and set it to 800x600.
8) Download the latest version of .
9) Install the latest version of .
10) Reboot the Virtual Box VM.
11) Login into Windows.
12) Connect the Hex device to your MAC.
13) Tricky part here.... Focus your options by selecting the Virtual Box VM and then select "Devices" on the MAC ribbon bar.
14) Once you have selected "Devices", then select "USB".
15) Then select "Hex Microsystems Ross-Tech Hex-V2 [0200]" device and this will connect the Hex2 to the virtual Windows Desktop. You should hear a sound from the VM indicating that a new USB device has been connected.
16) Plug the Hex-V2 into your VW.
17) Start the VSDS program.
18) Validate you are connected to your vehicle's CPU by completing an Auto Scan of your vehicle.
19) Post the Auto Scan results to Ross-Tech.
You can PM me if you need assistance.....
Best Regards,
Tallman