Restore the original folder names exactly as they were. Then verify that the ENG folder you intend to use actually contains a valid AUTODATA.LNG file and that the file is not zero bytes in size. If the file appears damaged, obtain a fresh English language pack from a trusted source.
: Go to the folder where Autodata is installed. The default path is usually C:\ADCDA2\ .
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | The menu shows gibberish / odd characters | Run AutoData as Administrator (right-click > Run as Admin) | | Language resets every time you restart | Delete the AutoData.ini file; the software will recreate it. Then edit the new one. | | No Language= line in INI | Add Language=1 at the top under [General] | | You cannot read any menu to find settings | Use the keyboard shortcut: Press (Tools) then Alt + L (Language) in many builds. | | The software crashes after changing language | Reinstall using the English-only installer (if available). | autodata 3.40 change language to english
Scroll through the files and look for an executable named , Language.exe , or ChangeLang.exe . Right-click the executable and select Run as Administrator .
Type regedit into the text box and press or click OK . If a User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears asking for permission, click Yes . Step 3: Navigate to the Autodata Registry Path Restore the original folder names exactly as they were
If the in-software menu is missing or unreadable, you can manually edit the configuration file. This is the most reliable method for .
After renaming, the English language folder will now have the name that Autodata expects to load at startup. : Go to the folder where Autodata is installed
. To change the language to English, you typically need to select it from a drop-down menu during the setup phase. Core Methods to Change Language During Installation:
A: Some versions allow this via Tools > Language. Others require editing the INI each time.