is the official diagnostic software used by PSA (Peugeot/Citroën) dealers. Version 7.57 is highly regarded because it is the last version before the software heavily transitioned to online-only functionality.
Find the PSA/Actia USB device and select .
[Physical Laptop USB Port] ──> (VMware Removable Devices Menu) ──> [Virtual Win7 Guest OS] ──> [Diagbox 7.57] Routing the Diagnostic Interface How to install Diagbox 7.57 and can clip 213 (VMware)
: Shut down the virtual machine and access its hardware properties panel. Increase allocated RAM to at least 2048 MB and assign 2 CPU cores. Go to the top player menu and select Install/Reinstall VMware Tools to update graphic rendering and interface scaling behaviors. diagbox+757+vmware+top
If you are working with PSA vehicles (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, or Opel), you know that is the gold standard for deep diagnostics. However, installing it directly on modern Windows 10/11 is a nightmare of driver conflicts and system crashes.
. Because the software is natively designed for 32-bit environments (Windows XP or Windows 7), using a VMware virtual machine
The software runs in its own environment, preventing interference with your main computer’s OS. is the official diagnostic software used by PSA
A unified "Top" dashboard that runs inside a Windows VM (VMware) to monitor and manage DiagBox 7.57 sessions, device connections, and VM/host resource usage — helping technicians quickly identify faults, performance bottlenecks, and connection issues.
: The virtual machine detected a change in hardware characteristics, or it was launched by choosing "I copied it" instead of "I moved it".
Then I issued kill -SIGCONT .
The on your laptop (e.g., Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Pro).
The software should automatically recognize your car's VIN. If not, enter it manually (usually located at the bottom of the windshield).
Make sure the VM time/date is set correctly, or re-apply the patch if required. [Physical Laptop USB Port] ──> (VMware Removable Devices