Before attempting complex fixes, ensure you are running the Autodata.exe as an administrator. Right-click the shortcut and choose "Run as Administrator." 2. Check Antivirus/Firewall (Most Common)
When launching the AutoData application, the user receives the following error message:
: If your dongle repack involves any form of emulation or spoofing to mimic another device, ensure it's properly configured and not causing the mismatch.
When you install a "repack" (a modified, pre-activated version) of Autodata 3.45, it often comes with a "emulator" or "dongle simulator." This simulator tricks the software into thinking a physical USB security key is connected.
Hold down the key while clicking Restart in your Windows Start Menu. Before attempting complex fixes, ensure you are running
Restart your computer. Hardware ID errors are often resolved simply by a full system reboot to initialize the virtual dongle driver.
Locate the cmd.exe or install.cmd file usually provided in the root folder of your repack.
The provided repack often includes a tool to generate the .reg file based on this UID, or you must send this code to the provider of your repack to receive a matching registry file.
Follow these troubleshooting methods in order to resolve the dongle conflict. Method 1: Re-Register the Hardware ID (HWID) When you install a "repack" (a modified, pre-activated
Repro steps (how to trigger / verify)
: Core operating system updates changing hardware IDs or blocking unsigned drivers.
This will create a new registry file (often named license.reg or matching your ID). Run this file to update your system's registry with the correct hardware signature. 3. Clear Sentinel or SafeNet Drivers
The "Hardware Information Does Not Match" error typically triggers because of one of the following issues: Hardware ID errors are often resolved simply by
AutoData Error 345 – Hardware Information Mismatch / Repack Required
The “Repack” message is AutoData’s term for or license file regeneration . This requires:
Uninstall any entries labeled Sentinel Protection Installer or Sentinel System Driver .