Winols+your+system+date+is+wrong

If you use virtual machines or dual-boot with Linux/macOS:

The most innocent cause is a dead CMOS battery on your motherboard. When this battery dies, your computer loses track of time when powered off. If you boot up and the date has reset to 2000 or 2010, WinOLS will immediately flag this as an attempt to manipulate time. winols+your+system+date+is+wrong

WinOLS stores timestamp data in hidden folders. Removing them forces the software to re-evaluate your license. If you use virtual machines or dual-boot with

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 stores timestamp data in hidden folders

Once you resolve the issue, follow these best practices to avoid seeing "your system date is wrong" again: