The phrase "ODIS better" has become shorthand in technician forums for a loader or patch that eliminates this error entirely. Whether you choose to fix the underlying driver issue or use a loader, the solutions above will get ODIS running — allowing you to code, flash, and diagnose VAG vehicles without interruption.
When ODIS cannot determine the HWID, the only reliable workaround is to bypass the check entirely. This involves using a loader that ignores physical hardware. The phrase "ODIS better" has become shorthand in