If your Windows time looks correct but you still get the error, the discrepancy might be at the hardware level.
Quick checklist (copy/paste):
VirtualBox (free) or VMware Workstation Player. winols 4.7 your system date is wrong
WinOLS checks the system date to ensure that license files (usually .lic or key files) are valid. If you are using a "patched" version, the patch often sets a specific "freeze date" to trick the software into thinking it is always within the valid license period. If your actual system date differs significantly from this expected date (usually if your date is in the "future" compared to the license validity), the error triggers.
Right-click the clock in your Windows taskbar and select . Toggle off Set time automatically . Click Change under "Set the date and time manually." Roll the year back to 2021 . If your Windows time looks correct but you
Save the file as (ensure the extension changes from .txt to .bat ). Right-click the batch file and select Run as Administrator . Method 4: Run WinOLS inside a Virtual Machine (VM)
: Permanently set the VM system date to 2021 . If you are using a "patched" version, the
Check the box that says (this prevents the software from freezing).