A computer running Microsoft Windows. A Laptop, Netbook or Tablet computer is best, but a desktop PC can also be used.

I'd recommend Windows XP or newer on a 1 GHz or faster PC, or on Vista on a machine robust enough to support that that operating system.

Available disk-space should be a non-issue; VAG-COM requires less than 100 MB. 


Screen resolution can be as low as 640x480

If you are using a power supply for a laptop, it should be one specifically designed for that purpose, NOT a "universal" adapter.

Systems running Windows in a virtualized environment (for example Virtual PC on a Mac) are not supported.