Before diving into solutions, identify the root cause:
Critical Note: AutoData deliberately makes Error 345 hard to bypass. It is a security feature, not a bug. You cannot simply "crack" it; you must re-sync the dongle with your PC using legitimate methods.
This error typically occurs because the software cannot communicate with the USB security dongle (hardware key) or, more commonly in cracked/pirated versions, the software's security check is failing due to system configuration changes.
If you formatted your hard drive, upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10, or performed a clean OS installation, the registry entries and driver signatures that link your dongle to Autodata are wiped. The software sees a "new" computer and rejects the dongle. Before diving into solutions, identify the root cause:
The "hardware information does not match" error is often driver-related.
Autodata 3.45 remains one of the most popular and enduring versions of the automotive technical software used by mechanics and car enthusiasts worldwide. However, users trying to install or run the software on modern Windows systems often encounter a critical error message that prevents the program from launching:
"The hardware information does not match with your dongle." Critical Note: AutoData deliberately makes Error 345 hard
This error effectively locks the user out of the software. In this article, we explore why this error occurs and the step-by-step solutions to resolve it.
If you moved from PC-A to PC-B and kept the same dongle, the hardware mismatch is permanent. You must deactivate the old fingerprint.
For legitimate license holders:
By methodically going through these steps, you should be able to resolve the "hardware information does not match with your dongle" error with Autodata 3.45, or at least understand the nature of the problem better.
It sounds like you're encountering an error message from AutoData 345 (likely a diagnostic or vehicle data software) indicating that the hardware information does not match your dongle.
Here’s what that typically means and how to resolve it: This error typically occurs because the software cannot