Your antivirus likely deleted the .dll or .sys file needed to "trick" the software into seeing a dongle. Check your Protection History and restore any quarantined files.

: Look for a tool named GetHWID or similar inside a folder labeled Crack , Patch , or Emulator . Run it as an administrator.

If you’ve recently tried to set up Autodata 3.45 on your workshop PC, you might have hit a frustrating roadblock: a pop-up window stating,

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

to see if the Virtual USB bus or Sentinel drivers are active. Runtime Error 217:

file to import the updated hardware information into your Windows Registry. 3. Reinstall the Sentinel Driver and Emulator

If you are trying to run a repack version of and encounter the error message "The hardware information does not match with your dongle," you aren't alone. This is one of the most common hurdles when installing this specific automotive diagnostic software on modern Windows systems (Windows 10 or 11).

The most common oversight is permission levels. Autodata requires deep access to system registry files. Right-click your Autodata shortcut and select "Run as Administrator." Ensure all installation scripts (like Install_x64.exe Install_x86.exe ) are also executed with admin privileges. 2. Re-Generate Your License File (UID Check)

Fix: "Autodata 3.45 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle"

Autodata 3.45 is older software (designed for Windows XP/7). It may struggle to identify hardware IDs on Windows 10 or 11.

Use this new UID in your license generator (keygen) to create a fresh Double-click the new