Vcds Loader | Kolimer

(The -list flag is a hidden helper that prints detected COM ports, one per line.)

The Kolimer loader also ships a CLI ( vcds-loader.exe ) useful for automation. vcds loader kolimer

# PowerShell – runs as admin C:\Tools\VCDS-Kolimer\vcds-loader.exe -f C:\Firmware\VCDS_20.22.01.hex -b C:\Backups\eeprom_preflash.bin -l C:\Logs\vcds_flash_20260414.log (The -list flag is a hidden helper that

| Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1 | Download the driver from https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ . Choose the 64‑bit installer ( FTDIUSBSerialDriver_x64.exe ). | | 2 | Run the installer as Administrator . Accept the license and let it install. | | 3 | Plug in your dongle. Open Device Manager → expand Ports (COM & LPT) . You should see something like “USB Serial Port (COMxx)” . | | 4 | Optional : note the COM number – the loader can auto‑detect, but you can force it later with -c COMxx . | | | 2 | Run the installer as Administrator