Leo, the shop’s lead diagnostician, stared at the monitor. His eyes were bloodshot. He hadn't slept in twenty hours. His reputation—his very livelihood—depended on the screen in front of him.
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 , you receive: "The hardware information does not match with your dongle."
This error typically triggers when the software's security layer—which expects a specific hardware ID or physical security key—detects a discrepancy. Since Autodata 3.45 is an older, offline version of the software, this is a common hurdle during new installations or after Windows updates. Why Does This Error Occur? Leo, the shop’s lead diagnostician, stared at the monitor
If you are using an emulator file, it must be signed to prevent Windows from rejecting it.
I can provide more specific troubleshooting steps based on your setup. Share public link Since Autodata 3
Many Autodata dongles use Sentinel/HASP or other hardware key drivers. Install/reinstall correct drivers:
Double-click the file and click to merge the updated hardware signatures into your Windows Registry. Step 3: Restart the Virtual USB Emulator Node erase the hardware check section
Some electronics technicians own (like the "Dongle Clone Pro II" or "XHorse VVDI Key Tool" for software dongles). They can read the existing dongle’s memory, erase the hardware check section, and rewrite it with your current PC’s fingerprint. This is a paid service (typically $50–$150).