📌 Tutorial: Installation and Activation of Delphi / Autocom 2021.10b

Follow this step-by-step guide to install Delphi 2021.10b, install the appropriate drivers and add an exception in Windows Defender to avoid accidental deletion of files.

1️⃣ Download and extract Delphi 2021.10b

Download the file "Delphi_2021.10b.zip" from the provided source.
Unzip the archive in a standard folder (avoid extracting directly to "Downloads" or to an external drive).
Make sure all files are extracted before proceeding with the installation.

2️⃣ Install Delphi 2021.10b and drivers

Open the extracted folderthen run the file "Delphi 2021.10b Cars & Trucks.exe".
Follow them instructions displayed on the screen.

How to install DELPHI / AUTOCOM 2021 on Windows?

When asked, enter the installation password provided with the software.

Select the appropriate drivers to your probe depending on your equipment:
- TYPE 1 : 2-board PCB VCI → Firmware 1622
- TYPE 2 : 1-board PCB VCI → Firmware 3201

Continue the installation by validating the different steps.
When Windows asks for confirmation to install the drivers, accept and validate.

3️⃣ Add an exception in Windows Defender

💡 Why add an exception? Windows Defender may delete some software files due to the lack of a recognized signature. Adding an exception can prevent this from happening.

📌 Step 1: Access Windows Defender Settings

Press Windows + S and type "Windows Security", then open the app.
Click on "Protection against viruses and threats".
In the section Virus and threat protection settings, click on "Manage Settings".

📌 Step 2: Add an exclusion

Scroll down and click "Add or remove exclusions" under the section Exclusions.
Click on "Add an exclusion", then choose "Case".
Select the folder where Delphi 2021.10b is installed (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Delphi 2021.10b or the location chosen during installation).
Confirm adding the exception.