Autodata 345 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle Repack -

Technical Write-Up: Resolving "Hardware Information Does Not Match" in Autodata 3.45

Step 2 – Restore Original Hardware (If Possible)

• If a hardware component was recently changed, revert to the original component (especially the boot drive or motherboard) to restore the hardware fingerprint.

3. Multiple Dongle Drivers Conflict

If you have official drivers from SafeNet (Sentinel HASP) installed alongside cracked emulators, Windows may load the wrong driver, causing error 345.

1. Autodata Official Subscription

Autodata now offers a cloud-based version (Autodata Online). No dongle needed. Subscription starts around $150–$300/year depending on region. If a hardware component was recently changed, revert

Common Causes

1. Incompatible or Corrupted Emulator – The software repack includes a specific dongle emulator (e.g., based on HASP or Sentinel drivers). If the emulator is not properly installed, blocked by antivirus, or mismatched with the AutoData version, this error appears.
2. System Hardware Changes – Some cracked versions lock the license to elements like the hard disk serial number or motherboard ID. Changing hardware, switching USB ports, or updating drivers can break the match.
3. Conflicting Security Software – Antivirus or anti-malware tools may quarantine or block the emulator’s background process, preventing it from feeding the correct hardware data to AutoData.
4. Windows Driver Signature Enforcement – Modern Windows versions (10/11) require digitally signed drivers. Many dongle emulators use unsigned kernel-mode drivers, which are blocked unless test mode is enabled.

Step 3 – Repack the Dongle (Licensed Solution)

The “Repack” message is AutoData’s term for dongle reprogramming or license file regeneration. This requires: mistaking them for viruses.

• Contacting the original AutoData distributor or license vendor.
• Providing the dongle ID number (often printed on the dongle or shown in a utility).
• Supplying the current hardware fingerprint (generated by a small tool from the vendor).
• The vendor then creates a new license “repack” file to update the dongle.

Note: “Repacking” is not a DIY process. It requires vendor-side cryptographic signing. blocked by antivirus

Technical Write-Up: Resolving AutoData 345 Hardware-Dongle Mismatch Error

Issue Title:
AutoData Error 345 – Hardware Information Mismatch / Repack Required

Applies To:
AutoData diagnostic software (versions 3.xx – 7.xx) using a physical USB or parallel port dongle (hardware key).

Prerequisites

• Administrator Rights: You must be logged in as an Administrator.
• Antivirus: Temporarily disable your antivirus (Windows Defender, Norton, etc.) before proceeding. Security software often deletes or quarantines the "dongle emulator" files (often named hardlock.sys, MultiKey.sys, or similar), mistaking them for viruses.