| Step | Action | Expected Result | |------|--------|------------------| | 1 | Run wmic baseboard get serialnumber (Command Prompt) | Non-empty string. If “To be filled by OEM” → generic HWID issue | | 2 | Run wmic diskdrive get serialnumber | Should not be all zeros | | 3 | Check MAC address: ipconfig /all (Physical Address) | No leading zeros difference (e.g., D8:CB:8A vs D8-CB-8A ) | | 4 | Examine registry: reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Autodata\3.45 | Look for StoredHWID or LicenseHash | | 5 | Compare with file C:\Program Files\Autodata 3.45\license.ini | Does HWID match registry? |
If you are a mechanic or a car enthusiast using , you’ve likely encountered the frustrating error message: "The hardware information does not match with the license file." Autodata 3.45 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With
Even with the registry fix, the software requires elevated privileges to access the hardware layer on modern Windows. | Step | Action | Expected Result |
The "Hardware Information Does Not Match" error is a security trigger. It typically happens when: The "Hardware Information Does Not Match" error is