Ah — the old Visual Basic 6 dependency.
We ran the program as administrator after compatibility settings. Then went to Settings → Database Path and pointed it to the folder where AUTODATA.MDB actually lived (inside the CD or copied to C:\AutoData\Data ). Step 5: The Final Test After a reboot, Marco launched AutoData 3.40. The interface looked a bit small (high DPI screens), but it worked. He searched for BMW 3 Series (E46) 2001 — wiring diagrams, torque specs, everything loaded. instalar autodata 3.40 en windows 10
“It installs, then crashes when I search for a car model,” he groaned. “I need this for a BMW E46 on the lift tomorrow.” Ah — the old Visual Basic 6 dependency
I remembered fighting with AutoData 3.40 myself a year ago. So I told Marco: “Grab a coffee. I’ll guide you step by step.” Step 5: The Final Test After a reboot,
AutoData 3.40 tries to write to C:\Program Files (x86)\ but Windows 10 protects that folder aggressively.
Good luck — and may your diagnostics always find the fault code.