Autodata The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Your Dongle -
Troubleshooting "Autodata: The Hardware Information Does Not Match with Your Dongle"
How to fix:
Step-by-step troubleshooting
1) Verify physical and basic system-level recognition
- Plug the dongle into a different port and a different PC to see if it’s recognized.
- On Windows: open Device Manager → look under “Universal Serial Bus controllers” or “Other devices” for the dongle. Note the reported VID/PID and serial if shown.
- If not visible, test another known-good USB device on the same port to rule out the port.
He clicked the icon again. The software paused, checked the "ID" of the hardware against its internal records, and finally—with a satisfying ding—the wiring diagrams for the roadster flooded the screen. Plug the dongle into a different port and
7) Test for counterfeit/clone hardware
- Compare the dongle’s labels and serial to original purchase documentation. If you bought from an unofficial source, it might be counterfeit — contact your vendor for verification.
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Aladdin Shared\HASP. He clicked the icon again
"The hardware information does not match with your dongle." locating your dongle's ID
Re-register the Dongle: If prompted, re-register the dongle with the software. This process usually involves logging into your account on the software provider's website, locating your dongle's ID, and re-associating it with your license.
Locate the configuration files and temporarily move them to a backup folder.