Autodata 3.45 uses a virtual "dongle" (an emulator) to verify the software license. This error appears when the software detects a discrepancy between the unique hardware ID (HWID) registered during installation and the hardware ID currently being reported by your computer. Common culprits include:
Restart and re-run the install.bat from your Autodata folder. Preventing the Error in the Future To stop this from happening again: Autodata 3
Avoid running the software from a USB drive or changing major hardware components while the software is active. A Note on Stability Preventing the Error in the Future To stop
The licensing path in the Windows Registry has been broken. Go to your Autodata installation folder and locate
If your hardware has changed, the software is looking for a "fingerprint" that no longer exists.
Go to your Autodata installation folder and locate the or "Reg" folder.
Most modern antivirus programs flag the Autodata crack/emulator as a "Trojan" or "Malware." It’s usually a false positive, but it kills the connection to the dongle. Disable or your third-party antivirus.