file (provided with your specific cable) is located in the same folder as the main application. Run as Administrator : Right-click the loader and select Run as Administrator
If you are using a non-genuine cable, via the official Ross-Tech prompts. Official updates are designed to detect clone hardware and may "brick" (permanently disable) your cable or delete the loader file required to run it. Always use the version of the software provided by your hardware vendor. Summary Checklist Turn off Windows Defender/Antivirus. Add the VCDS installation folder to your Exclusion list . Re-copy the loader.exe into the folder. Right-click and Run as Administrator . vcds loader.exe not found