Do you know which you are running, and did this happen right after a Windows update ?
If there is a yellow exclamation mark, right-click and select . Do you know which you are running, and
If you are using a "cracked" version or a dongle emulator, Windows Updates or Antivirus software often flag the emulator driver as malware and disable it. If you recently changed parts of your computer,
If you recently changed parts of your computer, the "Hardware ID" generated by the software no longer matches the one stored on the dongle. Essentially, this error means there is a communication
In 90% of cases, installing the latest and ensuring your Antivirus isn't blocking the connection will solve the problem. If the error persists after a major hardware upgrade, your license may need a manual reset by the software vendor.
Essentially, this error means there is a communication breakdown between the Autodata software license and the physical USB security key (dongle) plugged into your computer.