Autodata uses a physical USB dongle (similar to a flash drive) as a copy-protection mechanism. The dongle stores unique hardware identifiers tied to your specific license. When the software runs, it compares the current system’s hardware information (e.g., motherboard serial number, hard disk ID, or network adapter MAC address) with the data encrypted inside the dongle.
Error 345 occurs when the software detects a mismatch — meaning the dongle was originally linked to a different computer or hardware configuration than the one it is currently plugged into. Autodata uses a physical USB dongle (similar to
Inside the crack folder, look for a registry file named license.reg, dongle.reg, or similar. Open it with Notepad. You will see lines like: Inside the crack folder, look for a registry
"HardwareID"=hex:12,34,56,78,...
This must match your dongle’s actual ID. If you have multiple dongles or emulated IDs, use a tool like HASPHL or Dumper to read the current dongle’s hardware ID, then edit the .reg file accordingly, and re-merge. This must match your dongle’s actual ID
For the frustrated mechanic staring at the screen, there is a roadmap to resolution. While the error is cryptic, the solutions are often mechanical.