Hi, just trying to flash my VCI 100 as per online you tube instructions with puchased and downloaded files. What I get is similar on both XP and WIN7 with a original serial cable.
Are there requirements how to set the COM Port from within windows like Boudrate and stuff ?

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OS: Windows Vista/Server 2008 [Non-Admin]
FDT API initialised: version 4, 05, 00, 008
FCF Settings Applied: H8/3052F, (C:\Program Files\Renesas\FDT4.05\kernels\ProtB\3052\Renesas\1 _2_00\)
Clock Frequency (External) = 24.0000MHz, Clock Mode = 0, CKM = 1, and CKP = N/A
Connecting to device 'H8/3052F' on 'COM1'
Configuration:
'BOOT Mode' connection - using emulated interface
Opening port 'COM1' ...
Loading Comms DLL
Loaded Comms DLL
Initiating BOOT SCI sequence
Attempting 9600
Attempting 4800
Attempting 2400
Attempting 1200
Error No 15024: Boot failed