Autodata 345 The Hardware Information Does Not Match With Link

You may have plugged in a dongle that belongs to a different Autodata product (e.g., Autodata 360 instead of 345) or a dongle intended for another workshop PC on your network.

USB dongles are robust but not indestructible. Static discharge, physical damage, or even a failing USB port can cause partial read failures, leading to a mismatch error.

If you are doing a fresh install and see this error, the issue is likely where you installed the program.

It sounds like you’re encountering an error or inconsistency with Autodata 345 — likely a diagnostic or repair information system for vehicles. You may have plugged in a dongle that

A clear and professional wording for a report, ticket, or note could be:

"Autodata 345: The hardware information does not match the link."

Or, more descriptively:

"In Autodata 345, the hardware information retrieved does not correspond with the linked data / reference."

If you need a short error message for a log or UI:

Error 345: Hardware information mismatch with link. It sounds like you’re encountering an error or

If this is for a technician or support:

"When accessing the linked data in Autodata 345, the hardware info shown does not match what the link points to. Please check the link integrity and hardware detection."