Here’s a structured feature / troubleshooting guide on the topic:
| Fix | Action |
|-----|--------|
| Re-extract repack | Delete and re-extract all files from clean archive |
| Repair config path | Manually correct database path in config file |
| Use portable mode | Move repack to C:\TecDoc or root of a drive |
| Disable read-only | Right-click folder → Properties → Uncheck Read-only |
| Regenerate config | Some repacks include a reset_config.bat or setup.exe |
| Replace with backup | Restore a working config.json from a known good repack | Here’s a structured feature / troubleshooting guide on
: Ensure the path points exactly to where your database files (often Incorrect Path Mapping: Language Settings : Check if
If you’ve recently tried installing a TecDoc repack—such as those from 2018 or 2019 often found on automotive forums—you might have encountered the frustrating "Loading data failed: check the configuration file" error upon startup. Here’s a structured feature / troubleshooting guide on
The application cannot locate or access the database engine (often SQL Server or Transact-SQL) specified in the configuration. Incorrect Path Mapping:
Language Settings: Check if the Language or Country keys are valid. An unsupported language code can sometimes trigger a data load failure.
[DATABASE]
path = DATA\
language = EN
images = false