Autodata 345 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Link May 2026

If you have tried every step above and Autodata support confirms your dongle is dead or the license link is permanently broken, you have three options:

For advanced users or IT administrators managing multiple workshop PCs, you can sometimes force a re-link using command-line tools from the Sentinel HASP kit. If you have tried every step above and

Note: This is not officially supported by Autodata and should only be attempted if you have full confidence in your system administration skills. Note: This is not officially supported by Autodata

  • Cloned or replaced hardware
  • Link misconfiguration
  • Corrupt or truncated metadata
  • Communication/decoding error
  • Manufacturing labeling vs. actual BOM mismatch
  • Security/anti-tamper checks
  • Database drift
  • ECU reflashed with alternative map

    • Let’s parse the statement: “The hardware information does not match with link.” Cloned or replaced hardware

    In plain English: The Autodata software is saying, “I see a USB dongle plugged in, but the data on this dongle does not match the license information I expected to find.”

    This is a security feature designed to prevent software piracy and unauthorized sharing of dongles across multiple installations.