{"id":19449,"date":"2023-05-08T08:21:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T08:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/?p=19449"},"modified":"2023-04-25T10:58:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T10:58:07","slug":"downloading-installing-and-updating-ids-software-application-from-the-web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/downloading-installing-and-updating-ids-software-application-from-the-web\/","title":{"rendered":"Downloading, installing and updating IDS Software Application from the web"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Additional instructions for Uninstalling\/Removing IDS are also included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Installing &amp; Updating IDS<\/strong><br \/>\nNote: Before installing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/category-200-b0-FORD+VCM.html\">Ford IDS<\/a>, ensure anyfirewall, anti-virus and pop-up blocker software is disabled.<br \/>\n1. Log on to the PTS (Professional Technician Society) website, click on Rotunda.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-1.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-1-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Click Download Software.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/free-download-ford-mazda-ids-software\/\">Free Download Ford Mazda IDS V129 Software<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-2.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-2-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. There are six steps that need to be followed before attempting to download IDS software. Ensure they have been completed before starting the download.<\/p>\n<p>4. Click Next 1 of 2.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-3.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-3-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note: If the page you see does not look like the one above, and it asks you to install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, please go to the Step 6.<\/p>\n<p>5. Click on the Current IDS Release link. Once the download starts follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"433\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-4.png 433w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-4-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are able to click the linkfor the Current IDS Release,please proceed to page 7.<\/p>\n<p>6. If prompted, please click the link for .NET Framework 3.0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-5.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-5-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Click the Download button on the Microsoft page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-6.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-6-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Click the Run button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-7.png 325w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-7-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Click the Run button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-8.png 337w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-8-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wait for the progress bar to complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"104\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Accept the License Agreement, then click Install.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/0How-to-Connect-WIFI-with-ICOM-By-WIFI-Module-10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/0How-to-Connect-WIFI-with-ICOM-By-WIFI-Module-10.png 361w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/0How-to-Connect-WIFI-with-ICOM-By-WIFI-Module-10-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. You may see a Windows Information pop-up stating the Install is in progress.<br \/>\nAnother notice should appear when the .NET Framework 3.0 setup is complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-11.png 325w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-11-300x77.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Restart your computer. Begin the IDS installation instructions again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-12.png 325w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-12-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. When prompted, select Run.<br \/>\nWait for download progress bar to complete.<br \/>\n13. Click Run.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-13.png 409w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-13-175x300.png 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13. Wait for the IDS &#8211; InstallShield Wizard to prepare setup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-14.png 441w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-14-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14. Ensure the correct language is selected then click Next.<br \/>\nWait for the progress bar to complete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-15.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-15-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15. Click Next.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-16.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-16-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>16. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-17.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-17-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17. Read the IDS and Firewall Compatibility page, check I have read and understand the firewall compatibility warning. Then click Next.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-18.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-18.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-18-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>19. Do not change the drive location, then click Next.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-19.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-19.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-19-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>20. Click the Install button when ready to install software.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-20.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-20-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>21. IDS software installation has started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-21.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-21-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>22. Read the Install Calibration Reminder, check I have read and understand this reminder, then click Next.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-22.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-22.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-22-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>23. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Then click Finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-23.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-23.png 434w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-23-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A new IDS Software Licensing subscription process, released in 2011, replaces the current VCM\/IDS subscription process. A unique license is required for each computer where IDS is installed. Vehicle communication through the VCM is disabled without an active license.<\/p>\n<p>The IDS Software &#8211; Evaluation License dialog box will appear if your computer does not have an active licensed installed.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the onscreen instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Evaluation-License-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Evaluation-License-1.png 427w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Evaluation-License-1-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Access IDS &gt; System Utilities &gt; License Management<br \/>\nfor further information on IDS Software Licensing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Evaluation-License-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Evaluation-License-2.png 439w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Evaluation-License-2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Set Dealer Information<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an effort to make the connectivity process more user friendly, Ford has replaced the activation process. You will be asked at IDS startup to provide your user details in the following IDS \u2013 Configure Product dialog box. Once this informa- tion is saved the screen will no longer appear during startup. This process will make sure that the IDS user details are configured properly to receive updates (Software Update, Calibration File Retrieval) from the Ford corporate servers.<\/p>\n<p>If an earlier version of IDS was loaded on your com-puter, these fields should be automatically completed. You will then be asked only to select the tick button to confirm the information. This information would have been entered into IDS through the Set Dealer Informa-tion selection from the System Utilities page.<\/p>\n<p>The Dealer Type field offers the following selections:<br \/>\n\u03bf Ford\/Lincoln\/Mercury<br \/>\n\u03bf Mazda<br \/>\n\u03bf Non-Dealer<br \/>\nIf you are a combined Ford\/Mazda dealership, select the brand on which you service most.<br \/>\nIf you do not work in a Ford\/Lincoln\/Mercury or<br \/>\nMazda dealership (Fleet, Aftermarket,\u2026), select Non-<br \/>\nDealer for this field.<br \/>\nEnter your dealership&#8217;s P&amp;A code in the Dealer Code field. Those who selected Non-Dealer for the Dealer Type field will see the Dealer Code field disabled.<br \/>\nIn the Country field, select the country in which you are located from the drop-down list.<br \/>\nAfter entering this data, select the tick button to proceed to the IDS application.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Set-Dealer-Information.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Set-Dealer-Information.png 423w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-IDS-Software-Set-Dealer-Information-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Installing &amp; Updating IDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the current IDS release is installed, set dealer information andperform a Software Update to receive the latest software calibration database and any software enhancements.<\/p>\n<p>1. Start IDS, click the IDS<br \/>\nSystems tab as shown.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-24.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-24.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-24-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Click the System Utilities tab as shown.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-25.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-25.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-25-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Select Set Dealer Information, press the tick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-26.png 454w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-26-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. The minimum requirements here are the Dealer Type, Dealer Code and Country.<br \/>\nWhen complete, press the tick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-27.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-27.png 454w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-27-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Network Options selection on the System Utilities page has been updated to provide a clearer view of your IDS sys- tem&#8217;s connection to Ford corporate servers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-28.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-28.png 424w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-28-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select Start Test to automatically run a status check on the network components required to keep your IDS updated.<br \/>\nInitialization \u2013 initializes the Network Test Corporate Server<br \/>\nCommunication \u2013 pings the Ford corporate server<br \/>\nUpdate Notification Server Communication \u2013 pings the FlexNet server<br \/>\nUpdates \u2013 checks to see if an IDS software update is available<\/p>\n<p>As each test completes, the <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-29.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"34\" \/> will be replaced with a <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"39\" height=\"37\" \/> for a passed test or a <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-31.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"34\" \/> for a failed test. When tests fail the help for the first failed test will be shown at the bottom of the dialog. Select Configure Settings\u2026 to launch the Network Connections Control Panel window. This feature provides direct ac- cess to your computer&#8217;s network connection settings. Select Internet Options to launch the Internet Properties dialog box. This feature provides direct access to your com- puter&#8217;s internet settings Select Software Update, then press the tick<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-32.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-32.png 475w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-32-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-32-120x80.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A software update popup window will be displayed. Click the green tick to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-33.png 424w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-33-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If updates are available, the Software Manager will dis-play them under &#8220;Important Updates&#8221;. Database and patch updates will be included in a single software up-date.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-34.png 424w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-34-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Selecting the software update will enable the \u201cInstall and \u201cDownload Only\u201d buttons. Click on &#8220;Install&#8221; to start the installation process or &#8220;Download only&#8221; to save the update to PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-35.png 430w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-35-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-36.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-36.png 432w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-36-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the software update installation is complete, the \u201cInstallation Completed\u201d screen will appear. Click &#8220;Finish&#8221; to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-37.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-37.png 424w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-37-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the software update is complete, you must restart IDS. If Tech Tip updates are available the &#8220;Information&#8221; popup will appear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-38.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-38.png 425w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-38-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Verify IDS Software Level<\/strong><br \/>\nThe system information page will display the software release level. In this example IDS software release is at IDS-60.01.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-39.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-39.png 424w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Installing-Updating-Ford-IDS-39-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations! You are now finished with the IDS installation and update.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Removing\/UnInstalling IDS<\/strong><br \/>\nTo remove\/uninstall IDS:<br \/>\n1. Select Start &gt; (Settings) &gt;Control Panel &gt; Add or Remove Programs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-1.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-1-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Find IDS in the list, select it and choose Remove.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-2.png 445w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-2-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Select Uninstall IDS click Continue. Wait for the uninstall bar to complete. only, then progress<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"412\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-3.png 412w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-3-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Once the uninstall is complete, select the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Then click Finish. IDS is now uninstalled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"433\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-4.png 433w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Removing-UnInstalling-IDS-4-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Additional instructions for Uninstalling\/Removing IDS are also included. 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