Click Apply, restart the machine, and begin the sequential installation process for versions 1, 2, and 3. Pro Tips for a Stable Configuration
Unlike later ESI versions (2015+), the 2013.x releases rely on: Click Apply, restart the machine, and begin the
The installer detects a partial C:\BOSCH folder or registry keys from a previous session and assumes the software is already present. The Fix: Delete the C:\BOSCH directory entirely. : The software relies on older versions of
: The software relies on older versions of .NET Framework (specifically 2.0 or 3.5) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE). New systems typically ship with newer versions that are not backward compatible with the 2013 installer. Hardware Virtualization & Security Re-download the correct patch from MHH
| Problem | MHH Auto Solution | | :--- | :--- | | “The patch says ‘Target file CRC mismatch’” | You are using the wrong version (trying to patch 2013.1 on 2013.3 files). Re-download the correct patch from MHH. | | Install hangs at 67% copying wds_data.mdb | Your hard drive has bad sectors, or the ISO is corrupted. Re-extract from original RARs. Use chkdsk /f . | | “MSI error 1628: failed to complete installation” | Windows Installer service is stuck. Run msiexec /unregister , then msiexec /regserver . Reboot. | | ESI launches but shows blank screen | The SQLite database repair failed. Run ESI_DB_Repair.exe again, but this time select “Deep Rebuild Mode.” |
For independent automotive diagnosticians, remains a gold standard for wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), repair instructions, and component locations. The 2013 release cycle—specifically versions 2013/1, 2013/2, and 2013/3 —holds a peculiar place in history. These were the last editions before Bosch significantly altered its activation architecture and database structure.
Create a virtual machine running a clean installation of Windows 7 32-bit Ultimate (Service Pack 1) .