Autodata 3.45 The | Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle

The error "hardware information does not match with your dongle" in Autodata 3.45 typically occurs when the unique hardware ID (UID) of your current computer does not align with the license file generated for the software. This is common after hardware changes, OS updates, or improper initial installation of the sentinel emulator. Core Troubleshooting Steps

• Open Device Manager → look under "Universal Serial Bus controllers" and relevant vendor nodes for unknown devices or warning icons.
• If using Sentinel/Safenet dongle: reinstall official driver/runtime (e.g., Sentinel HASP/Legacy or Sentinel Protection Installer matching dongle).
• After reinstall, reboot and verify Device Manager shows the dongle correctly (often appears under "Smart card readers" or a vendor name).

If present → driver works. If mismatch persists → dongle’s internal stored PC ID does not match current PC → cannot fix without resetting license from vendor. The error "hardware information does not match with

Some versions of Autodata 3.45 are sensitive to the system date. If your CMOS battery died or your date jumped forward, the license may "expire" or mismatch. Ensure your system date is correct. Open Device Manager → look under "Universal Serial

Since the license is tied to a specific machine's unique ID, you often need to re-create it if you have changed hardware or reinstalled the OS. Generate a New UID : Use the license generator tool (often named If present → driver works

To resolve this mismatch, you must ensure the virtual dongle (emulator) is correctly installed and that the license file is generated specifically for your machine's UID.

. This typically happens if you changed hardware, updated your OS, or entered the UID incorrectly during activation. Step 1: Clean Your Environment

If problem persists, follow the full procedure below.