ok so I have an obd2 port lead to connect to my laptop but can't find my dvd.
What software do you guys use and where can I download it,

Carl

These days I use my phone with a Bluetooth OBD reader, but this is the one I used to use with my laptop USB version:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/scantool/

Hope that helps.
Ed.

what ecu is it

App and pc software from these guys is good. (Only used app tho)
http://www.obdautodoctor.com

My OBD scanner came with a cd which I have just looked at and contains some kind of software. Your more than welcome to borrow the cd and scanner if you want, to see if its any use.

Text me mate and I can drop it round