Even without reinstalling Windows, swapping out major hardware can trigger the error:
Windows blocking the unsigned virtual emulator driver.
Always right-click the Autodata icon and select "Run as Administrator."
Type into your Windows search bar, right-click Command Prompt , and select Run as Administrator . Type the following command exactly and press Enter: bcdedit /set testsigning on Use code with caution. Restart your computer. Restart your computer
Troubleshooting Autodata 3.45: "The hardware information does not match with your dongle"
What (e.g., Windows 7, 10, 11) are you running?
A signature calculated from your motherboard, CPU, and network card. Locate the keys labeled Registration , HardwareID ,
Locate the keys labeled Registration , HardwareID , or Dongle .
The "hardware information does not match with your dongle" error typically indicates that there's a discrepancy between the expected hardware configuration (or a specific identifier related to the hardware) and what the dongle is reporting or is associated with. This could be due to:
Navigate to the C:\ADCDA2\ directory or your original source folder. Locate the keys labeled Registration
Only download such patches from trusted automotive forums. Scan any file with antivirus software first.
This tool may only work if your dongle was originally registered on this PC. If the dongle is from another computer entirely, you will need Solution 2.
Run the GetUid-x86 or GetUid-x64 utility (depending on your OS) as an Administrator .