Change the value data to EN , ENG , or 1033 (the standard Microsoft locale ID for English).
[Windows Registry Editor] │ ┌──────────────────────┴──────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER] │ │ (Check Autodata Keys) (Check Autodata Keys) │ │ └──────────────────────┬──────────────────────┘ ▼ Locate "Lang" or "Language" │ Change String Value to "EN" Step 1: Open the Registry Editor Press the to open the Run dialog box. Type regedit and press Enter . Step 2: Navigate to the Autodata Keys autodata 3.40 change language to english
: Ensure the installation directory is set to the default (typically C:\ADCDA2\ ) to avoid missing file errors. Method 2: Adjust Settings within the Software Change the value data to EN , ENG
Many Autodata 3.40 installations store the language setting in an editable .ini or .cfg file. This method works even when the in-app selector is disabled. Step 2: Navigate to the Autodata Keys :
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Language option is missing from menu | Use the config file or registry method (Method 2 or 4) | | After changing to English, some text is still foreign | You may have a mixed language pack. Reinstall cleanly | | The .ini file resets after reboot | The file may be overwritten on launch. Set it to read-only after editing | | Error "Cannot find language file" | English language DLL is missing. Copy from a working installation |
Double-click it. Click Yes when the Windows Registry Editor asks for permission to merge the data. Click OK .