Always launch the software using this newly created shortcut. Method 2: Modify the EVC Registry Keys
). This allows you to launch WinOLS while "tricking" it into thinking the date is different (e.g., setting it to January 1, 2014) without changing your actual Windows system clock. 2. Manual System Clock Adjustment If you don't want to use third-party tools: Right-click the time in your taskbar and select Adjust date/time Set time automatically Manually change the year back (often to 2013 or 2014 for older versions) and try launching the software again. 3. Check Your EVC Account winols+your+system+date+is+wrong
This is a more technical cause that is often overlooked. As official WinOLS support notes, if you are using an old, unsupported version of Windows (such as Windows 7 or 8.1), the necessary security certificates required for modern software connections may be missing. Microsoft no longer provides updates or security certificates for these outdated operating systems. Consequently, when WinOLS attempts to perform a routine check that requires these certificates, it may fail and throw the date error. The only true remedy here is to update to a current and supported version of Windows. Always launch the software using this newly created shortcut
Select , choose Folder , and select the entire WinOLS installation directory (usually located at C:\Program Files (x86)\EVC\WinOLS or C:\EVC ). Restart your computer and run WinOLS as an administrator. Step 3: Clear the WinOLS Configuration Cache Check Your EVC Account This is a more