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Troubleshooting Autodata 345: Resolving the "The Hardware Information Does Not Match with Link" Error

6. Attempting to Use a Cracked or Unlicensed Dongle

While not often admitted, many independent workshops purchase second-hand or “unlocked” dongles from unreliable sources. These often come with mismatched or poorly emulated hardware signatures. If you have moved the software to a

If you have moved the software to a new PC, the old license link is invalid. Corrupted or Outdated Drivers for the Hardware Key

In plain English: The Autodata software is saying, “I see a USB dongle plugged in, but the data on this dongle does not match the license information I expected to find.” If you have moved the software to a

Reset Registry Settings: Run the registration files often located in the RegSettings folder of the installation directory (e.g., RegSettings_x64.reg) to re-sync the software with the current system environment.

If this is for a technician or support:

2. Corrupted or Outdated Drivers for the Hardware Key

The USB dongle relies on specific drivers (often from SafeNet, Sentinel, or HASP). If Windows updates automatically replace or corrupt these drivers, the software cannot read the dongle correctly.