If you must run Autodata 3.45 on a modern PC, install it inside a (e.g., VMware Workstation or Oracle VirtualBox) running Windows 7. Once it is working perfectly, take a snapshot . If the error appears later, you can revert to the snapshot in seconds.

If the program opens without the hardware error, you are dealing with a "time-bombed" version. You can use a utility like to automate this so your entire system clock doesn't have to be wrong. 5. Clear the Registry Entries If you are attempting a clean reinstall: Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter.