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

This error message is a classic "handshake" failure between software and security hardware. In the world of automotive diagnostic software like Autodata 3.45, it typically occurs when the program’s license management system detects a mismatch between the Hardware ID (HWID) it expects and the one provided by your computer or the "dongle" (a physical or virtual security key).

The Fix: Right-click the executable file, go to Properties > Compatibility. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows 7 or Windows XP (Service Pack 3). 6. Common "Repack" Specific Fix: The 64-bit Registry Patch This error message is a classic "handshake" failure

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE (and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE).
  3. Look for folders named Autodata or Sentinel.
  4. Delete these keys (backup the registry first).
  5. Reinstall the software as Administrator.

Once you have the correct .reg file, double-click it and select Yes to merge it into your Windows registry. Restart Emulator: Press Win + R , type regedit , and press Enter

Understanding the Issue