Autodata 3.45 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle Free Access

Troubleshooting Autodata 3.45: Resolving the "Hardware Information Does Not Match with Your Dongle" Error

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  • Use these tools to confirm the dongle’s hardware ID (serial number) is visible and matches the ID expected by your license.
  • If the dongle is visible to vendor utility but Autodata still complains, the issue is usually license binding or corrupted Autodata config.

    • 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.

    The "hardware information does not match with your dongle" error in Autodata 3.45 can occur due to several reasons: Use these tools to confirm the dongle’s hardware

    4. Solutions (from simplest to most advanced)

    4.1 Reinstall Sentinel HASP drivers (no data loss)

    1. Unplug dongle.
    2. Download Sentinel HASP/LDK Run-time (latest 7.x or 8.x – but for 3.45, use 7.60 or older).
    3. Uninstall old drivers via Programs and Features → “Sentinel HASP”.
    4. Reboot → install fresh drivers → plug dongle.

    Final verdict