Autodata 345 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Link

"The hardware information does not match with your dongle, please contact Autodata Limited or your supplier"

the software on a new machine, or did this error appear suddenly on a previously working The current hardware ID keeps changing - Acrolinx

Autodata 3.45 is often sensitive to Windows regional formats. Many users find that setting the region to English (United States) resolves licensing mismatches. Control Panel Change the Format to English (United States)

Find the or License Manager tool within your installation package. Run it to generate a new 8 or 10-digit hardware code. "The hardware information does not match with your

This is the most frequently reported fix for the error on modern Windows versions.

A broken registry link is the most frequent cause of this error on standalone Windows installations. Close Autodata completely.

If your local setup relies on a Sentinel or HASP virtual dongle emulator to bypass physical hardware checks, an invalid emulator state is often the prime culprit. Run it to generate a new 8 or 10-digit hardware code

Autodata 3.45 is a legacy version of the popular automotive diagnostic and repair software. Users often encounter the error message "The hardware information does not match with link" during installation or after a Windows update. This issue typically occurs because the software's security dongle emulator or license registration no longer recognizes the computer's hardware ID. Root Causes of the Error

The emulation drivers used by older diagnostic software look like threat indicators to modern threat detection systems. Windows Defender or third-party security software often flags these files, causing the hardware mismatch error. Add Folder Exclusions

Right-click the Windows Start menu and select . Expand System Devices and look for AuDaS0 Virtual Device . Close Autodata completely

: Windows registry entries that store the environment paths or hardlock emulations can become corrupted over time.

Many users have found that running Autodata 3.45 in a dedicated virtual machine is the most reliable long-term solution.

is visible in your Windows Device Manager. If it has an exclamation mark, you may need to manually reinstall the 32-bit or 64-bit emulator. Regional Settings