Download and install VMware Player (version 6.0.6 or newer).
Obtain the Ford IDS VM image (e.g., IDS V100 or V107). Ensure the files are not set to "Read Only" before moving them to your local disk. Configure the Virtual Machine: ford ids vmware download
: Move the entire pre-configured diagnostic system between different hardware without re-installing. Download and install VMware Player (version 6
Reset the date and time within the VMware environment if required for older versions. ford ids vmware download
Some legitimate offline versions of IDS (without live updates) can be found through authorized second-hand resellers of Ford VCM hardware. These usually come with a DVD or USB drive containing IDS 100.xx to 120.xx. You can install these inside VMware.