I actually tried this, uninstalled VCDS, went to manage devices and uninstalled, deleted the ross-tech driver, removed and reinserted the HEX+CAN cable and selected VCP and used an FTDI driver for the cable.  Maybe I did this incorrectly but it didn't work with Galletto.  I'll try again tonight but windows didn't seem to want me to do it, warnings every step of the way that it 'might not be right', you know how windows is... 'this isn't certified, are you sure?', 'the world may explode should you proceed, do it anyway?' 

If anyone can link to detailed instructions that'd be helpful, otherwise I'll be searching later on tonight when I get home... TIA

That would be awesome, is there a time after 5 that's better for you? 

Really appreciate your help, I have heard so many people, techs, mechanics, forum nay-sayers, manufacturers, etc. proclaim how impossible it is to do everything it is that members of this forum are accomplishing.  I'm really excited and inspired to become involved myself.

It'll probably be around 10 Eastern time before I get home

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