This resource is a consolidated collection of BMW EDIABAS runtimes and related support files covering classic versions 6.4.3 and 6.4.7 up to 7.3.0, 7.6, 7.7.0 and 7.7.2. EDIABAS is BMW’s Electronic Diagnostic Basic System, the communication layer used by INPA, NCS Expert, WinKFP, Tool32 and other factory diagnostic tools to talk to ECU modules.



The pack also includes updated ECU description libraries (ECU files 3.4x), ready-to-use BMW Standard Tools 2.12 distributions and several standalone folders for quick “copy and replace” refresh of EDIABAS, INPA, NCS Expert and NFS on an existing setup.



Highlights

• Multiple EDIABAS generations in one archive: 6.4.3 and 6.4.7 for legacy ADS/OBD setups plus modern 7.3.0, 7.6, 7.7.0 and 7.7.2 for newer interfaces.
• Large ECU file libraries 3.4x with updates up to March 2025 and October 2025, suitable for many E-series diagnostic and coding tasks.
• BMW Standard Tools 2.12 installers and extracted folders including INPA, NCS Expert, WinKFP and Tool32 for a full BMW diagnostic stack.
• Preconfigured EDIABAS 7.3.0 runtime with English help files, documentation PDFs and example status control guides.
• Ready-made “copy and replace” program folders for EDIABAS, NCSEXPER, INPA (32-bit and 64-bit) and NFS to refresh an existing installation quickly.
• Additional API32 compatibility files for older EDIABAS builds to help resolve common “api32.dll missing” issues on fresh Windows installs.

Package contents

• api32_patched_For OLD EDIABAS.7z – updated API32 runtime files for older EDIABAS environments.
• ECU File 3.4x to Mar.2025.7z – ECU description set 3.4x with updates until March 2025.
• ECU File 3.4x to Oct.03.2025.7z – ECU description set 3.4x with data current to 03.10.2025.
• ECU File 3.4x to Oct.26.2025.7z – ECU description set 3.4x with data current to 26.10.2025.
• EDIABAS ecu files.7z – additional ECU description libraries for EDIABAS based tools.
• EDIABAS 7.7.2.7z – complete EDIABAS 7.7.2 runtime package.
• Ediabas 7.6 Setup.7z – standard installer for EDIABAS 7.6 (also duplicated in the optional 7.6 folder).
• 2.1 Ediabas 6.4.3 for XP_Win7 OPTIONAL:
  - EDIABAS 6.4.3...Extracted.7z – extracted 6.4.3 runtime tree for manual deployment.
  - ediabas-6.4.3-full.7z – full legacy installer for EDIABAS 6.4.3.
  - Version.JPG – version information screenshot.
• 2.2 Ediabas 6.4.7 for XP_Win7 OPTIONAL:
  - Ediabas 6.4.7 and Inpa 5.02.7z – bundle with EDIABAS 6.4.7 and INPA 5.0.2.
  - EDIABAS 6.4.7 Extracted.7z – extracted 6.4.7 runtime tree.
  - Notes.txt – notes and hints for this legacy package.
• 2.3 BMW Standard Tools 2.12:
  - BMW Standard Tools 2.1 EXTRACTED.7z – extracted program folder set.
  - BMW Standard Tools 2.12.7z – original BMW Standard Tools 2.12 setup (INPA, NCS Expert, WinKFP, Tool32 etc.).
  - BMW Standard Tools 212 versions.txt – version overview and component list.
  - Bmw Standard Tools Setup 03.2024 Frankenstein Win10.7z – Windows 10-oriented setup bundle based on BMW Standard Tools 2.12.
• 3. EDIABAS_7.3.0_Patched:
  - Anleitung_STATUS_STEUERN_UDS.pdf – example guide for status/control jobs on UDS ECUs.
  - BMWRTL.pdf – BMW EDIABAS system overview documentation.
  - EDIABAS-EN.chm – English EDIABAS help file.
  - EDIABAS_7.3.0_Patched.7z – customised EDIABAS 7.3.0 runtime package.
  - EDIABAS_7.3.0_Patched_EXTRACTED.7z – extracted directory tree for 7.3.0.
  - FAQ.pdf – frequently asked questions and troubleshooting notes.
  - Release.pdf – original release notes for EDIABAS 7.3.0.
• 3.1 EDIABAS 7.6 Folder OPTIONAL:
  - Ediabas 7.6 Setup.7z – installer copy for convenience.
  - EDIABAS 7.6.7z – extracted or alternative distribution of EDIABAS 7.6.
• 3.2 EDIABAS_7.7.0:
  - EDIABAS 7.7.0.7z – base runtime build 7.7.0.
• 3.3 EDIABAS_7.7.0_NEWER:
  - EDIABAS 7.7.0.7z – newer iteration of the 7.7.0 build with updated files.
• 4. Stand Alone Folders – Copy and replace:
  - 4.1 EDIABAS\EDIABAS.7z – preconfigured EDIABAS program folder for drop-in replacement.
  - 4.2 NCSEXPER\NCSEXPER.7z – ready-to-use NCS Expert folder.
  - 4.3 INPA\INPA.7z – 32-bit INPA program folder.
  - 4.3 INPA\INPA64.7z – 64-bit INPA folder for x64 systems.
  - 4.3 NFS\NFS.7z – NFS/WinKFP support folder for flash programming.

Compatibility notes
EDIABAS is the core communication layer behind many BMW diagnostic and coding tools and was originally designed for professional workshop environments.
The versions in this pack cover a wide range of hardware:

• EDIABAS 6.4.3 / 6.4.7 – typically used on Windows XP or Windows 7 with ADS or early K-line interfaces.
• EDIABAS 7.3.0 – common baseline for many INPA 5.0.6 and NCS Expert 4.0.1 installations.
• EDIABAS 7.6 / 7.7.0 / 7.7.2 – later runtimes preferred for modern K+DCAN and ENET-based setups and for newer SP-DATEN releases.
• BMW Standard Tools 2.12 – provides INPA, NCS Expert, WinKFP and Tool32, which all rely on a correctly installed EDIABAS runtime.

Exact ECU coverage always depends on the ECU files and SP-DATEN version you load as well as the actual hardware and firmware level of the vehicle’s control units. Some functions in newer runtimes may not work correctly with very old interfaces and vice versa, so matching the EDIABAS version to your cable and use-case is recommended.

Basic usage

• Choose the EDIABAS generation that matches your target system (for example 6.4.x for older ADS laptops or 7.3.0+ for modern K+DCAN / ENET setups).
• Install BMW Standard Tools 2.12 or another supported shell once, then replace only the EDIABAS, INPA, NCSEXPER or NFS folders with the standalone archives when needed.
• Import the required ECU file set 3.4x into your DATEN / ECU paths to ensure modules are recognised for diagnostics and coding.
• Use the provided documentation (BMWRTL.pdf, EDIABAS-EN.chm, FAQ.pdf and Release.pdf) to understand runtime options, API behaviour and troubleshooting steps.
• After installing or replacing runtime folders, verify communication with your diagnostic interface in a safe environment before attempting any coding or programming on a vehicle.

Operating systems
Across the included versions, EDIABAS and BMW Standard Tools have been used successfully on:

• Windows XP 32-bit
• Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
• Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit
• Windows 10 64-bit (community tested with Standard Tools 2.12 and later runtimes)

Some users also run these tools on Windows 11 using compatibility settings or virtual machines, but this is not officially documented and should be considered experimental.

Minimum system requirements

• CPU: x86/x64 dual-core 1 GHz or faster
• RAM: at least 2 GB (4 GB or more recommended when loading large SP-DATEN sets)
• Storage: 20–30 GB free disk space for BMW Standard Tools, multiple EDIABAS versions and several ECU/DATEN packages
• Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher
• Interface: BMW-compatible diagnostic cable (ADS, K-line, K+DCAN or ENET) with correct drivers installed
• Permissions: local administrator rights to install software and modify PATH or environment variables when needed

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