Autodata 3.45 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle

| Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Different PC | You moved the dongle to another computer without proper license transfer. | | Reinstalled OS | Fresh Windows install changes hardware fingerprints (especially volume ID). | | Changed hardware | Replaced motherboard, HDD/SSD, or network card. | | Corrupted dongle drivers | HASP driver mismatch or failed update. | | Cloned/cracked dongle | Counterfeit dongle with mismatched internal hardware ID. | | VM or emulation | Running in virtual machine with passed-through USB; AutoData detects VM environment. | | Date/time tampering | System date changed to bypass trial → triggers mismatch detection. |

  • Use these tools to confirm the dongle’s hardware ID (serial number) is visible and matches the ID expected by your license.
  • If the dongle is visible to vendor utility but Autodata still complains, the issue is usually license binding or corrupted Autodata config.

    • If problem persists, follow the full procedure below.

    Outdated or incorrect drivers cause 50% of mismatch errors. | Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Different

  • Clean the registry using CCleaner or manually remove:

  • Reboot your computer.

  • Install the old HASP driver (run as administrator). Do not plug in the dongle until after installation.

  • Plug in the dongle – wait for "Device installed successfully" notification. Use these tools to confirm the dongle’s hardware

  • Launch Autodata 3.45 again.

    • Some electronics technicians own Sentinel HASP dongle cloners (like the "Dongle Clone Pro II" or "XHorse VVDI Key Tool" for software dongles). They can read the existing dongle’s memory, erase the hardware check section, and rewrite it with your current PC’s fingerprint. This is a paid service (typically $50–$150). If problem persists, follow the full procedure below

    You can spoof HDD serial & MAC to match old system using tools like:

    This is complex and requires knowing the old system’s hardware IDs.