Autodata 3.45 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle May 2026

1. What does the error actually mean?

AutoData 3.45 compares:

5. If dongle is physically damaged or cloned

• Real dongle damaged → Contact AutoData distributor (requires proof of purchase). Replacement dongle costs money.
• Cloned dongle (e.g., from eBay or cracked set) → This error is intentional protection. No fix except buying genuine license.

Run the GetID.exe (or similar) tool found in the installation folder. Copy the code it generates. Run the GetID

• Sentinel Admin Control Center (http://localhost:1947) for Sentinel/LDK to view connected keys and their HIDs.
• WibuKey utilities to list dongle serial/HW ID.

protection system. If the driver or emulator is missing or blocked, the "hardware mismatch" or "key not found" error may trigger. Itasca International Check Device Manager Run the GetID

Root Causes

Understanding why this error happens is the first step to fixing it. The mismatch typically stems from one of the following scenarios: Run the GetID

Autodata 3.45 is legacy software designed for older environments. Right-click the Autodata icon on your desktop. Select Properties > Compatibility.

Run this .bat file to generate a new .reg registry file, then double-click that registry file to merge it into your system. Verify Sentinel Driver & Emulator:

If you have a "Keygen" or "License Generator" included in your download: