Once you get the software working, export the Autodata registry keys so you can restore them if the error returns.
Navigate to your Autodata installation folder (usually C:\ADCD2 ). Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each: regsvr32 ChilkatCrypt2.dll regsvr32 GenericLicensing.dll You should see a "Succeeded" message for each. 4. Run the "Sentinel" or Dongle Emulator Setup Once you get the software working, export the
For the most stable experience, install Autodata 3.45 on a Virtual Machine (like VMware) running Windows 7. This "freezes" the environment and prevents hardware mismatches. Once you get the software working
If this is a dedicated shop computer, consider disabling automatic updates to prevent the OS from breaking the emulator drivers. Once you get the software working, export the