C:\Program Files (x86)\AutoData\Updater Create a new text file named language.ini with the following content:
A: No. This is strictly a Windows registry error. Mac versions use property list files (.plist) instead.
A: Not necessarily, but if AutoData was installed under a different system language, you may need to set the Language registry key manually to match or use EN as a neutral default. Conclusion The “Error reading the language settings from the registry” message in AutoData Updater is almost always fixable without reinstalling your entire operating system. In most cases, manually editing or recreating the Language registry value under the AutoData\Updater key resolves the problem instantly.