If you need a for your own app (unrelated to WinOLS), let me know, and I can outline that.
WinOLS stores license information (typically in the ols_lic.ols file) that includes a timestamp of the last valid session. If this file becomes corrupted or if your hard drive has bad sectors, WinOLS may misread the timestamp and assume date manipulation. winols+your+system+date+is+wrong
If you are using an older version of WinOLS that requires a specific date to run: "Set time automatically" in your Windows settings. If you need a for your own app
: If your computer's motherboard battery (CMOS) is dying, your system time may reset to a default factory date (e.g., January 1, 2000) every time you power off. WinOLS recognizes this as an invalid environment. Time Zone Mismatch If you are using an older version of
Possibly, but it’s drastic. First, try Steps 1-5 above. A full OS reinstall will wipe the corrupt cache, but the error will return if the root cause (e.g., a bad BIOS battery) remains.