Restart your computer. Hardware ID errors are often resolved simply by a full system reboot to initialize the virtual dongle driver.
Autodata 3.45 was designed for older versions of Windows. If you are on Windows 10 or 11 , you may have better luck running the software in Compatibility Mode for Windows 7 or using a Virtual Machine (VMware) with a Windows 7 environment pre-configured for Autodata.
Try changing your Windows system date back to and see if the software opens. Restart your computer
This article is for educational purposes regarding software troubleshooting. Always ensure you are following the licensing agreements of the software provider.
If you are using a specific repack (like the one by Mr. Pira or other popular forum versions), look for a file named reg-x64.reg or reg-x86.reg inside the installation directory. If you are on Windows 10 or 11
How to Fix "Autodata 3.45: The hardware information does not match with your dongle"
Run the version that matches your operating system (64-bit or 32-bit). Always ensure you are following the licensing agreements
Before doing anything else, Most Autodata 3.45 repacks use custom .exe or .sys files (like ndas.sys ) to emulate the dongle. Antivirus programs often flag these as "Trojan.Gen" or "Malware," even if they are safe. If your antivirus deleted the "Keygen" or the "Emulator" driver during installation, you will get the hardware mismatch error every time. 2. Run as Administrator
Re-install the driver provided in the "Drivers" folder of your Autodata repack. 5. Check the Date and Time