The "Restart app" prompt is a security and configuration measure. WinOLS needs to close and reopen to initialize the validated license and load essential modules, such as checksum correction tools , which are only fully functional after a complete reboot of the application environment.
: When the "Key completed" dialog appears, click OK or Finish . winols install key completed restart app
: Modern versions (WinOLS 5) require 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. If you are seeing activation errors on older systems, verify that your OS version matches the software's requirements. Next Steps After Activation Winols Install Key Completed Restart App The "Restart app" prompt is a security and
: Ensure you are not installing WinOLS into a protected system folder that prevents the key from being finalized. Using the default directory ( C:\Program Files\EVC ) is highly recommended. : Modern versions (WinOLS 5) require 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
: If the software does not close automatically, exit WinOLS manually.
To ensure the activation sticks and the software functions correctly without further errors, follow these finalisation steps:
: Right-click your WinOLS desktop shortcut and select "Run as Administrator" for the first launch after activation. This ensures the newly validated license has permission to write configuration data to your installation directory .