Pro Tip: Use the Launch Options -mm_pool_size 8000 -mm_max_resource_size 32 on 1.45 to prevent crashes when loading Promods.

There are two legitimate ways to obtain this specific build:

Before we discuss the how, we need to discuss the why. ETS2 version 1.45 was released in mid-2022. Here is why it remains the community favorite for stability and content: