AutoData 3.45 compares:
If they don’t match → the software assumes the dongle was cloned, moved from another computer, or the system configuration changed.
Q: Does this error mean my dongle is fake or cracked?
A: Not necessarily. Even genuine dongles produce this error after hardware changes.
Q: Can I just reinstall Windows to fix it?
A: No. Reinstalling Windows usually makes it worse, because a new OS ID is generated. AutoData 3
Q: Will upgrading to Windows 11 fix Autodata 3.45?
A: Unlikely. Windows 11 breaks many legacy HASP drivers completely. Stay on Windows 7 or 10 for 3.45.
Q: Why does Autodata 3.45 still ask for the dongle even though I have a genuine license?
A: The software checks the dongle at every startup. If the dongle is not recognized due to driver or hardware changes, it will prompt for it.
Q: Is there an offline patch to completely remove the dongle check?
A: Public cracks exist for 3.45, but they often contain malware. Use at your own risk. The emulator method is safer. If they don’t match → the software assumes
If problem persists, follow the full procedure below.
Autodata ties its dongle license to specific hardware IDs (e.g., hard disk serial, motherboard, MAC address) during installation. If the system detects changes, it blocks access.
Autodata uses a physical USB hardware key (a "dongle") as a form of digital rights management (DRM). This dongle contains a unique, encrypted serial number and specific hardware fingerprints tied to the legitimate license. When you install Autodata 3.45 on a computer, the software creates a unique hardware profile based on: Q: Does this error mean my dongle is fake or cracked
When you start the software, it compares the hardware profile stored inside the dongle (written at the time of first activation) with the current computer's hardware profile. If they do not match exactly, you receive: "The hardware information does not match with your dongle."
Install Autodata 3.45 inside a Windows Virtual Machine with static, virtualized hardware: