If you follow the steps above—pre-patching the installer, staging the files locally, applying the SQLite database repair, and blocking internet access—you can successfully run Bosch ESI[tronic] 2013.1, 2013.2, or 2013.3 on Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11.
Introduction: The Frustration of Legacy Software If you follow the steps above—pre-patching the installer,
For professional automotive diagnosticians and DIY mechanics working with European vehicles, is the gold standard. The 2013 edition (specifically versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) remains a popular choice for older vehicles, offering wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), repair instructions, and test plans without the bloat of newer cloud-based subscriptions. | Problem | MHH Auto Solution | |
| 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.” | You might ask: Why go through this trouble? Why not install ESI 2014 or 2015? Re-extract from original RARs
If you are searching for this solution, you have likely tried workarounds for weeks. You have disabled your antivirus, run as administrator, and even reinstalled Windows. Yet, the installation routine of these three specific versions refuses to cooperate.