Some sellers include a mini-CD with drivers. These work but are often unsigned. You can find ISO images on BMW forums like or Bimmerforums in the diagnostic subforum. Look for a folder named "USB Driver" or "Driver Win7/8/10".
A: Yes. The USB device must be passed through to the VM (e.g., VirtualBox or VMware). Then install the drivers inside the Windows XP or Windows 7 guest OS. The host OS does not need drivers if using USB passthrough. bmw scanner 140 drivers