When entering the UID into the key generator, do not include the first two digits (often "64"). For example, if your UID is 6485956AB , enter only 85956AB .
What (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11) are you using? Is your system 64-bit or 32-bit ? Are you using a physical USB dongle or a software emulator ?
Look for a Windows notification stating "Installing Device Driver Software" followed by "Device is ready to use." 5. Adjust Compatibility Settings
This error is directly tied to Autodata’s digital rights management (DRM) system. Legacy versions like Autodata 3.45 rely on a software emulation of a physical security dongle (a USB security key) and a specific hardware signature licensing system. When entering the UID into the key generator,
The most effective fix is to re-install the emulator to re-sync the hardware ID with the software.
Double-click the new .reg file to add the updated hardware info to your Windows registry.
Detailed visual guides and step-by-step PDF instructions are available on platforms like Scribd - Autodata 3.45 Installation Guide and Scribd - Installing Autodata 3.45 . Autodata 3.45 Installation Guide | PDF - Scribd Is your system 64-bit or 32-bit
The Windows Registry entries that store the "Hardware Fingerprint" have been altered or deleted.
To resolve the "The hardware information does not match with your dongle link" error, try the following solutions:
Add the entire (usually located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodata or C:\ADCDA2 ) to the exclusion list. Adjust Compatibility Settings This error is directly tied
Disconnect any physical diagnostic tools or hardware keys from your USB ports.
A recent OS update may have reset environment variables or blocked the unsigned drivers used by the emulator. Step-by-Step Solutions 1. Run as Administrator and Compatibility Mode