Imagine this: You have a vehicle on the lift, the customer is waiting, and you need wiring diagrams or service schedules immediately. You launch AutoData, the industry-standard vehicle diagnostic software. Instead of the main menu, you are met with a cryptic red box:
This error typically occurs when the hardware ID (UID) or the registry entry for the Autodata 3.45 emulator does not align with the security dongle/license files provided with your installation Quick Solutions for "Hardware Information Does Not Match" Run as Administrator : Ensure you are running the Start Emulator Autodata 3.45 application by right-clicking and selecting Run as Administrator Delete them: For workshop owners, time is money
Error 345 sometimes persists because of leftover registry entries. Delete them: Re-run the install
For workshop owners, time is money. Spending hours troubleshooting a 15-year-old software version may cost more than a modern subscription. But if legacy Autodata is your only option, follow the steps in this guide carefully – and always remember to back up your working system before making any changes. Delete them: For workshop owners
Re-run the install.bat or setup.exe found in the "Crack" or "Emulator" folder of your installation files. 3. Generate a New License Key (HWID Tool)