If you're seeing the error "Hardware information does not match with your dongle" while trying to run Autodata 3.45, it usually means the software's security layer can't verify your hardware ID against the license file.
Since Autodata 3.45 is an older, "Extra Quality" (cracked) version often used on Windows 7, 8, or 10, the fix usually involves recalibrating the emulator or fixing registry paths. Common Fixes for Autodata 3.45 Dongle Errors 1. Run the "Reg Settings" File
Most installations come with a .reg file (often named RegSettings.reg or License.reg). Right-click the file and select Merge.
Confirm the changes to your Windows Registry. This often resets the hardware ID the software is looking for. 2. Run as Administrator & Compatibility Mode
The dongle emulator often fails because Windows prevents it from accessing system files. Right-click the Autodata shortcut. Go to Properties > Compatibility.
Check Run this program as an administrator and set compatibility to Windows 7. 3. Restart the Sentinel Emulator If you're seeing the error "Hardware information does
Autodata relies on a virtual USB dongle driver (Sentinel). If this service hangs, the "match" fails.
Open Task Manager and look for any "Sentinel" or "Emulator" processes. End them.
Go to your Autodata installation folder, find the ndongle or emulator folder, and run the install.bat or restart.bat file as an administrator. 4. Disable Antivirus/Windows Defender
Cracked versions of Autodata use "keygens" or "emulators" that Windows Defender often flags as a virus and deletes. Check your Protection History in Windows Security.
If a file like ad_inst.exe or a .dll was quarantined, Restore it and add the Autodata folder to your Exclusions list. 5. Update your Hardware ID (UID) What the error “The hardware information does not
If you changed your PC or upgraded your RAM/Hard Drive, your Hardware ID changed. Run the GetUID.exe (or similar) found in the crack folder.
Use the new ID to generate a new license file if your package included a Keygen.
Pro Tip: This specific error is very common on 64-bit systems. Ensure you have installed the 64-bit Registry Patch if it was included in your download.
Do you have a "Keygen" folder in your installation files, or did this error start after a Windows update?
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Some antivirus or endpoint protection programs block the dongle driver’s low-level access to hardware IDs. Temporarily disable such software, then test.
Autodata’s software is not free. Professional workshops pay annual subscriptions. The USB dongle acts as a physical key. Without it, Autodata won’t run. This prevents unauthorized copying.
When you install Autodata legitimately, the installation process links:
If those two don’t match at startup, error 345 appears.