Autodata 345 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle Link

Add an for the C:\ADCDA2\ directory to prevent future detection. Important Tips and Considerations

If the "Hardware Mismatch" persists, it may be related to the . Ensure the virtual dongle driver is properly installed.

Emulated dongles often load unsigned drivers. To allow them:

: If the license is correct but the "link" is broken, the emulator may need a reset. Add an for the C:\ADCDA2\ directory to prevent

:If your Hardware ID has changed, you must generate a new license registry file (.reg) using a keygen or UID tool provided with your installation package.

Autodata uses a physical USB dongle (similar to a flash drive) as a copy-protection mechanism. The dongle stores unique hardware identifiers tied to your specific license. When the software runs, it compares the current system’s hardware information (e.g., motherboard serial number, hard disk ID, or network adapter MAC address) with the data encrypted inside the dongle.

Do not change network cards or hard drives on the dedicated workshop PC running Autodata. Emulated dongles often load unsigned drivers

The root of this issue lies in a hardware-based copy protection mechanism called a . A dongle is a physical device, typically connecting to a computer's USB or parallel port, that acts as an electronic key to unlock a secured software program. In the case of AutoData 3.45, the software is designed to constantly verify the presence of this unique dongle. At launch, it reads specific hardware information from the dongle and compares it to your computer's unique hardware ID. If the two don't match, the error is triggered to prevent unauthorized use.

Once the software works, export the working registry keys to an external USB drive for quick recovery.

If your hardware profile has changed, you must generate a new registry license file that matches your current PC signature. Autodata uses a physical USB dongle (similar to

Look for , Sentinel USB Dongle , or an item marked with a yellow warning triangle.

They can remotely verify if your dongle’s hardware ID matches their records or issue a license reset.