: Autodata depends heavily on specific encryption engines, notably ChilkatCrypt2.dll . If this module loses its registry linkage, Windows cannot process the database commands.

For AutoData users, this specific combination almost always points to a problem with the software's copy protection or a core component failing to initialize.

Try the following solutions in order, as they range from the simplest to more advanced system fixes. 1. Perform a Clean Boot of Windows

Select your entire (e.g., C:\Autodata ). Restart your computer and test the software.

(antivirus/firewall) blocking key Autodata files.

The "Runtime Error 217 at 00580d29" is a specific memory-related crash that occurs in Autodata, typically during the software initialization phase. This error indicates that the application failed to load a required library (DLL) or encountered a registry conflict while trying to access its database.

The simplest fix is often the most effective. Modern versions of Windows (10 and 11) protect the C:\ drive folders where Autodata is usually installed. Right-click the on your desktop. Select Properties . Go to the Compatibility tab. Check the box: Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and restart the app. 2. Register the "Chilkat" Components

Legacy offline versions of Autodata are inherently unstable on modern operating systems like Windows 10 and Windows 11. Upgrading to the official cloud-based Autodata Online entirely eliminates runtime and memory allocation errors.

This error is (or a similar version) crashing with Runtime Error 217 at address 00580d29 .

If re-registering the DLL doesn't work, a clean reinstallation is the next best step.

Look for files related to Autodata (such as adkey.exe , ndas.sys , or crack files) blocked around the time the error started. Select the file and click or Allow on device .

Press the , type cmd , right-click on Command Prompt , and select Run as Administrator .