A fully configured VMware virtual machine with Autodata 3.45 for multi-brand workshop reference. It provides quick access to technical data, wiring diagrams, repair times, and maintenance schedules in a stable offline environment.
Highlights
Package contents
Compatibility notes
Covers a wide range of European and global brands. The breadth of data varies by model year, engine code and regional dataset. Online access is not required for core use. Printing support depends on the host printer pass-through and drivers.
Basic usage
Where to download VMware host software
Operating systems
Minimum system requirements
CPU with Intel VT-x or AMD-V, 8 GB RAM or more, 40 GB free SSD storage, 1024×768 display or higher, reliable USB and printer pass-through if required, administrator rights on the host. Internet connection is optional for vendor resources.
Disclaimer
Source of Files. All software and resources in this post are collected from public and open sources on the internet. We do not claim authorship or ownership. File Hosting. This forum does not host files. All links point to third party public cloud storage. We are not responsible for external content. User Responsibility. Software is provided for educational and evaluation purposes only. You use it at your own risk. Authors of the post and forum administration are not liable for any damage.
Highlights
- Make, model, engine and year filters for fast lookup on legacy vehicles
- Technical data with fluids, torques, ignition and emissions specifications
- Repair times with structured operations and printable reports
- Wiring diagrams and clear service illustrations for key procedures
- Clean baseline snapshot for safe testing and easy rollback
- Feature activation with valid codes where registration is required
Package contents
- Autodata_345_VM.vmx
- Autodata_345_VM.vmdk
- Autodata_345_VM-s001.vmdk
- Autodata_345_VM-s002.vmdk
- Autodata_345_VM.vmsd
- Autodata_345_VM.vmxf
- Autodata_345_VM.nvram
- Snapshots\Clean_Baseline.vmsn
- readme_en.txt
- checksum_sha256.txt
Compatibility notes
Covers a wide range of European and global brands. The breadth of data varies by model year, engine code and regional dataset. Online access is not required for core use. Printing support depends on the host printer pass-through and drivers.
Basic usage
- Extract the VM folder and open Autodata_345_VM.vmx in VMware Workstation on Windows or Linux or in VMware Fusion on macOS
- Power on the guest and use the included desktop shortcut to start Autodata
- Select year, manufacturer, model range and engine then open a data category
- Create your own snapshot after first run and revert to baseline when needed
Where to download VMware host software
- Windows host — Workstation Pro download article: https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/344595/downloading-and-installing-vmware-workst.html
- Linux host — Workstation Pro for Linux on the same official page above
- macOS host — Fusion download article for Intel and Apple silicon: https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/315638/download-and-install-vmware-fusion.html
- Product overview — Desktop hypervisors Workstation and Fusion: https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion
Operating systems
- Guest OS inside VM: Windows 7 Professional x64
- Host support: Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 x64 for VMware Workstation
- Host support: macOS 12 or newer for VMware Fusion on Intel or Apple silicon as supported by the vendor
- Host support: Major Linux distributions supported by VMware Workstation for Linux
Minimum system requirements
CPU with Intel VT-x or AMD-V, 8 GB RAM or more, 40 GB free SSD storage, 1024×768 display or higher, reliable USB and printer pass-through if required, administrator rights on the host. Internet connection is optional for vendor resources.
Disclaimer
Source of Files. All software and resources in this post are collected from public and open sources on the internet. We do not claim authorship or ownership. File Hosting. This forum does not host files. All links point to third party public cloud storage. We are not responsible for external content. User Responsibility. Software is provided for educational and evaluation purposes only. You use it at your own risk. Authors of the post and forum administration are not liable for any damage.
