AutoData 3.45 relies on or SafeNet drivers. If these are missing or outdated, the hardware information cannot be read.

In simple terms: the software expected to find Dongle "A", but it found Dongle "B" (or no valid dongle at all). The “hardware information” refers to a unique serial number and cryptographic signature embedded in the dongle. Possible scenarios include:

Security suites stop the registry injection scripts from running. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide

Cloning your operating system to a new SSD breaks the link. 2. Emulation and Driver Failures

Antivirus programs flag emulator files as malware.

The error “AutoData 3.45: The hardware information does not match with your dongle” is a security feature, not a bug. It signals a broken link between your software installation and the physical USB key. In 80% of cases, the solution is as simple as reinstalling the Sentinel HASP drivers or replacing a corrupted hardware.cfg file. However, in more stubborn cases—especially with cloned or damaged dongles—the only permanent fix is obtaining a legitimate replacement.

You must stop your security suite from blocking the emulator components. Open . Navigate to Virus & threat protection . Select Manage settings . Toggle Real-time protection to Off .

Here are the three primary reasons this happens:

"Hardware information does not match with your dongle" in Autodata 3.45