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UAC is often overprotective for legacy software.

In the world of automotive diagnostics, AutoData is an industry-standard software used by mechanics, workshops, and technicians worldwide for technical data, wiring diagrams, and repair procedures. However, like many powerful Windows-based applications, it is not immune to permission-related execution errors.

One of the most persistent and frustrating issues users encounter is the error message associated with the keyword: require-administrator-privileges-autodata-345. require-administrator-privileges-autodata-345

This error typically manifests as a pop-up dialog box when launching AutoData, attempting to run a report, or accessing a specific vehicle module. The message often reads: "Access denied. Operation requires administrator privileges. Error code: 345" or simply "require-administrator-privileges-autodata-345".

If you are staring at this error, your AutoData installation is unable to perform a critical function due to Windows User Account Control (UAC) or file system permission restrictions. This article will dissect the root cause of error 345, provide step-by-step solutions, and offer long-term preventive strategies. UAC is often overprotective for legacy software

  • Add proper manifest: 
    <requestedExecutionLevel level="asInvoker" uiAccess="false" />

    • Commands to help investigate (run as admin for full info):

  • Check service registry ACL (use accesschk):
  • Enumerate writable files in Program Files (PowerShell):
  • Inspect named pipes / RPC (Sysinternals):

    • In some rare cases, require-administrator-privileges-autodata-345 can appear due to: Commands to help investigate (run as admin for full info):

    If the error persists even when running as admin, UAC might be too strict.