Error Reading The Language Settings From The Registry Autodata Install Instant
Change Regional Settings to English (US): This is the most common fix. Autodata often requires the system's regional format to be set to English (United States) to read the registry correctly. Open Settings > Time & Language > Language & region. Change the Regional format to English (United States). Restart your computer and attempt the installation again.
- If it does not exist, right-click on the "Autodata Limited" folder, select New -> Key, and name it
Language.
Safety tips when editing the registry
With the Autodata key selected, look at the right-hand pane. You may need to create a string value for the language.
Warning: Editing the registry carries risks. Follow these steps carefully.
Locate the Folder: Look for a folder named RegSettings within your Autodata installation package. Execute Files:
- "Error reading the language settings from the registry" – The software tried to read a specific Windows Registry key where language preferences (e.g., English, German, French) are stored, but failed.
- "autodata install" – Refers to AutoData, a popular vehicle diagnostic and repair information system. This part indicates the error originates from AutoData's installation process or its launcher.
3. Repair Registry Permissions
- Open Regedit (as administrator).
- Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AutoData (if present).
- Right-click > Permissions > ensure Administrators and SYSTEM have Full Control and Read.
- Repeat for the NLS language key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\NLS\Language