In my case I had to organize a computer with Windows XP, so I could the software on the CD (included) run. Neither Windows 7 or 8, I was able to install it.
However, you can download on an external site a program that runs on the newer Windows versions. This can occur, such as that not all data is completely transferred to the radio a few mistakes.
Now some impressions of the programming cable itself:
I've noticed that the radios are sometimes not found and therefore can not be transmitted on the radio. This could be caused by a loose connection, because if I, a little back and forth "press" the end that plugs into the radio comes as if by chance the connection fails. Unfortunately I can not say exactly whether this error is now caused by cable or by radio.
My conclusion:
When something is made with the cable and the radios apart and knows their quirks and help to know, you can say that you can buy this cable, if it is used only occasionally.
Therefore, I forgive for this cable 4 stars.